Baazar Style Retail Ltd. has welcomed Debanjan Ray as its new Vice President – Human Resources, marking a strategic addition to the company’s leadership as it continues to strengthen its people-first approach in the competitive Indian retail landscape.
Debanjan brings with him an impressive and diverse HR career shaped across some of India’s most respected organisations, including Khimji Jewellers, V-Mart Retail Ltd., Vishal Mega Mart Limited, Next Retail India Pvt. Ltd. (Videocon Group), Woodland, McDonald’s, and Sahara India. His extensive cross-industry exposure spanning retail, FMCG, food service, and media underscores a deep understanding of workforce dynamics in high-growth, multi-format business environments.
With expertise in strategic human capital management, talent transformation, leadership development, performance management, and culture building, Debanjan has consistently contributed to large-scale HR frameworks that drive organizational excellence. His work has focused on aligning people strategies with business outcomes while building agile, empowered, and future-ready teams.
Throughout his career, he has spearheaded end-to-end HR transformation initiatives across Pan India operations. His leadership spans workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, HR policy integration, and robust learning & development programs. He has also played a key role in shaping cohesive HR architectures for rapidly expanding retail networks, reinforcing stability and scalability.
In his new role at Baazar Style Retail Ltd., Debanjan is set to leverage his rich experience to further enhance the company’s people capabilities. His appointment reflects Baazar Style Retail Ltd.’s commitment to building a strong, growth-focused organizational culture and nurturing talent at all levels.
With Debanjan at the helm of HR, the company looks forward to driving transformative initiatives that support its expansion, strengthen employee experience, and reinforce its position as a dynamic player in the Indian retail ecosystem.
