Abhijeet Sonar brings strategic depth, transformation expertise and a proven track record of building high-performing luxury businesses
Stanley Lifestyles, an integrated super-premium and luxury furniture manufacturer and retailer, has appointed Abhijeet Sonar as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanley Retail.
With a career spanning over 27 years across globally renowned luxury, hospitality, aviation, automotive and lifestyle brands, Sonar brings strategic depth, transformation expertise and a proven track record of building high-performing luxury businesses, the statement noted.
“Thrilled to announce that last month I took on the position of Chief Executive Officer at Stanley Retail. Stepping into this role is both an honour and a responsibility. It marks the beginning of a mission to accelerate the growth of one of India’s most respected luxury brands and shape it into a world-class luxury house with global standards and ambition,” stated Abhijeet Sonar, CEO, Stanley Retail.
Over the years, Sonar has led and transformed many luxury and lifestyle brands, as per the official statement. At Hansgrohe Group (India and Saarc), he steered one of the organisation’s strongest growth phases, delivering performance for Axor and elevating India into the company’s top global markets while building a powerful digital-engagement ecosystem for architects and interior designers.
“Abhijeet’s deep luxury expertise and people-centric leadership come at a pivotal moment for Stanley Retail. His strategic clarity, global exposure and proven ability to build strong, profitable brands make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our next phase of growth. As we strengthen our vision of building a world-class luxury house from India, his experience in scaling businesses, empowering teams & driving customer-centric innovation will be invaluable,” stated Sunil Suresh, Founder, Stanley Lifestyles.
