EXECUTIVE MOVES: AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP APPOINTS FORMER DISNEY EXEC SANJEET MEHTA, AS EVP, HEAD OF INDIA

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand development and licensing platform announced the appointment of Sanjeet Mehta as Executive Vice President, Head of India.

Mehta brings more than 25 years of experience across retail, sales, business development, and marketing, with a proven track record in overseeing large-scale operations, spearheading startups, and working in highly competitive and fast-paced environments. Most recently, he served as Executive Director at The Walt Disney Company, where he led Disney’s Consumer Products and Retail business across the Middle East, North Africa, Indonesia, India, and South Asia’s emerging markets.

In his new role at Authentic, Mehta will oversee the company’s strategy in India, focusing on expanding brand presence, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. He will work closely with Henry Stupp, Regional President, EMEIA, to strengthen and extend Authentic’s footprint in this key market.

“Sanjeet’s deep expertise in licensing, retail, and brand management, combined with his ability to scale businesses and develop high-impact partnerships, makes him the ideal leader to drive our India strategy,” said Stupp. “We are excited to welcome him to the team as we continue to expand our global reach.”

Over the course of his career, Mehta has played a pivotal role in growing major global brands, including Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Underwear, through the Murjani Group. He also served in senior leadership roles at Nimbus Communications and Villeroy & Boch, followed by 13 years at Disney, where he led exponential growth in India’s consumer products business for more than a decade through strategic partnerships, category expansion and market-specific innovations.

“Authentic is home to some of the world’s most iconic brands, and I am thrilled to join the team at such an exciting time,” said Mehta. “India presents an incredible opportunity for Authentic’s diverse portfolio, and I look forward to working with our partners to unlock its full potential.”

Mehta is based in Mumbai, India, and assumed his new role on March 10.