Abhinav Tripathi
Greater Noida
Summary
Retail expansion and project management expert with 11 years of experience in executing comprehensive store rollouts in premium beauty and large-format retail sectors. Demonstrated success in enhancing brand visibility in India and international markets through strategic leasing and efficient project execution. Proficient in managing ebo, sis, kiosk, and franchise formats, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, cost efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Combines architectural expertise with commercial insight to create high-quality retail environments that align with brand objectives and drive business growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Head- Retail
FASHION ENTREPRENEUR FUND
New Delhi, India
09.2025 - Current
- Supported retail expansion and leasing strategy as project head – retail at Made.
- Assisted in managing project lifecycle from site evaluation through store launch to ensure brand alignment.
- Facilitated cost optimisation and budget governance, achieving savings while upholding execution standards across retail environments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative retail spaces with enhanced execution efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to elevate in-store experience and maintain brand compliance across retail touchpoints.
Project Manager Retail
Puig – Kama Ayurveda
Noida, India
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Led the initial phase of retail expansion at Kama Ayurveda as Leasing & Project Manager, driving nationwide store rollouts aligned with an evolved retail identity and strengthening brand presence across key markets.
- Played a significant role in the international expansion by contributing to the successful retail store launches in London, including Harrods and Notting Hill, ensuring alignment with global standards and brand positioning.
- Managed end-to-end execution including leasing, vendor management, material planning, and cost control, ensuring timely and high-quality store deliveries across multiple locations.
- Contributed to enhancing brand visibility and customer engagement, supporting an estimated approximately 30% uplift through consistent and impactful retail execution.
- Transitioned into a similar role for the expansion of Puig's prestige fragrance portfolio in India, overseeing store rollouts and shop-in-shop formats for global brands such as Byredo, Rabanne, and Carolina Herrera.
- Delivered premium retail environments in line with global brand guidelines, collaborating with international stakeholders and local teams to ensure consistency, quality, and timely execution across all touchpoints.
Assistant Manager
LG Electronics
Noida, India
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Led nationwide expansion of Brand Shops, driving increased retail footprint through a solution-oriented approach and strategic alignment with evolving product portfolios.
- Applied structured practices from organized retail to white goods and large-format environments, significantly improving planning efficiency and execution of high-value, high-footfall retail spaces.
- Leveraged expertise in metal fixture development and execution, ensuring durable, scalable, and brand-aligned retail formats across locations.
- Worked across COFO and FOFO business models, collaborating closely with franchise partners and internal stakeholders to deliver consistent store standards and seamless rollouts.
- Contributed to new product integration within retail formats, ensuring adaptability of store design and layout to support business growth and customer experience.
Deputy Project Manager
The Body Shop
Gurgaon, India
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Drove expansion of the brand footprint across multiple retail formats as Deputy Project Manager at The Body Shop, including EBO, Kiosk, and SIS formats across premium malls, developer-led properties, and high streets pan India.
- Managed end-to-end project execution, delivery, and budget control, ensuring timely rollouts aligned with global brand standards and local market requirements.
- Successfully delivered international store launches across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal, coordinating with cross-border teams and adapting execution to diverse market conditions.
- Strengthened brand presence through strategic site execution within high-footfall, premium retail environments, enhancing visibility and customer experience across formats.
Architect
Abm consultants
New Delhi, India
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Led design and execution of diverse commercial and residential projects across multiple locations in India, coordinating closely with consultants and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery and alignment with client objectives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including structural, MEP, and site consultants, driving efficient execution through strong planning, coordination, and on-ground supervision.
- Played a key role in the successful delivery of the Gurgaon headquarters for Safexpress, contributing to design development and execution of a large-scale corporate facility.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Architecture
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Lucknow, IN-UP01-2014
Skills
- Brand scaling strategy
- Site evaluation expertise
- Project management
- Leasing strategy
- Budget oversight
- Vendor relations
- Design coordination
- Quality assurance
- Brand compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Expansion planning
- Communication skills
- Team development
Accomplishments
- Retail Occupancy Boost, Increased retail space occupancy by 25% through innovative leasing strategies.
- Cost Optimization, Reduced project costs by 7% while enhancing resource allocation efficiency.
- Brand Visibility Increase, Increased brand visibility by 30%, improving consumer engagement across platforms.
- Efficiency Improvement, Enhanced project delivery efficiency by 15% through innovative planning and coordination.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinav-tripathi-7585b055
Hobbies and interests
- Reading
- Sports
- Travelling
Timeline
Project Head- Retail
FASHION ENTREPRENEUR FUND
09.2025 - Current
Project Manager Retail
Puig – Kama Ayurveda
03.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Manager
LG Electronics
01.2020 - 02.2023
Deputy Project Manager
The Body Shop
11.2016 - 01.2020
Architect
Abm consultants
01.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Architecture
Uttar Pradesh Technical University