Citykart appoints Ritesh Rathi as chief operating officer

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Feb 7, 2023

Value fashion retailer Citykart has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Ritesh Rathi as president and chief operating officer (COO).

In his new role, Rathi will oversee the strategy, retail operations, human resources, marketing, supply chain technology and be responsible for the overall growth of the business.

Commenting on the appointment, Sudhanshu Agarwal, founder CEO of Citykart in a statement said, “We are pleased to welcome Ritesh Rathi onboard as Citykart’s president and COO. Ritesh’s in-depth understanding of retail and wholesale businesses in India and international markets will enable him to steer our business towards sustainable growth in the long run. Besides, his cross-functional exposure will make him an asset to the team.”

Ritesh Rathi added, “Firstly, I am thrilled to join Citykart, which has registered phenomenal growth in a short period. I plan on working closely with the Citykart team to build the business further through a blend of innovation, technology, and customer-centricity. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our collective goals and make Citykart a retailer of choice of its customers.”

Rathi has more than 2 decades of business experience and has been associated with multiple organisations, including Walmart India, where he last served as senior vice president.