Metro Brands Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Shaji Thekkayil as Senior Vice President & Head Strategic Businesses & Brands, effective August 8, 2023. Mr. Shaji Thekkayil comes with over more than 15 years of experience in Brands retail/growth strategies, merchandising, distribution management, channel strategies, retail directions and expansions, principal relationships and brand acquisition. His last employment was with Central Group as VP Performance and outdoor brands markets.

He has also worked with Crocs, Shaaz products Fze, Surgii-tech Medical supplies and Procter & Gamble. He holds a Master's Degree in Integrated Business planning & operations and a Bachelors Degree of Commerce, Calicut University.