Sumanta Datta Appointed Non-Executive Independent Director at The Phoenix Mills

The shareholders of The Phoenix Mills Limited have approved the appointment of Sumanta Datta as Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from November 8, 2023, for a first term of five years.

Sumanta Datta is a seasoned industry veteran with over 25 years of experience leading large commercial operations, marketing, and distribution in the consumer goods and durables industries. Datta has a proven track record of driving growth through innovation, partnerships, and strategic interventions in markets like India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and South-West Asia.

He is currently serving as an Advisor and Operating Partner to venture debt funds, data analytics, and food and beverage start-ups. He facilitates rapid expansion of capabilities and operations. He is the Managing Director of Oxford University Press India. Prior roles include Vice President at the Coca-Cola Company and overseeing Logitech’s operations in India, Indonesia, and Southwest Asia. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University, the State University of New Jersey, USA.