| | FEBRUARY 20269KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, a leading brand under the umbrella of the Hari Krishna Group, has named Nitin Naik as their Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This decision has been made in conjunction with the company's efforts to enhance its presence in the retail sector and advance its omnichannel expansion strategy throughout India.Nitin is now responsible for overseeing KISNA's technology initiatives, which encompass digital com-merce, retail systems, supply chain integration, and data infrastructure. He will work closely with various departments within the company to develop scalable platforms, improve customer interactions, and facili-tate the smooth integration of online and offline chan-nels.Naik possesses more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, global delivery, and cybersecu-rity. The majority of his professional tenure has been at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he spear-headed extensive transformation initiatives in various sectors and international markets.In his most recent role as Delivery Head ­ Cyber-security, Naik was responsible for overseeing compre-hensive cybersecurity service delivery for emerging markets, as well as for global clients in the public sector and education industry, managing governance, financial outcomes, and strategic client relationships.Commenting on the appointment, Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery says, "KIS-NA is scaling rapidly across markets, formats and con-sumer segments. Technology will be central to sustaining this growth. From retail inte-gration to omnichannel execution, we are building platforms that enable speed and consistency at scale. Nitin's appointment strengthens our ability to drive this transfor-mation with sharper focus".Nitin Naik, Chief Technology Officer, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, added, "The opportunity to build technology capa-bilities for a fast-scaling retail brand like KISNA is compelling".Previously, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the primary brand under the Hari Krishna Group, has appointed Rajeev Tosh-niwal as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), enhancing its leadership as the brand increases its retail footprint and bolsters its omnichannel reach across the country.Toshniwal will assume responsibility for over-seeing KISNA's financial, strategic, compliance, and governance operations in this position. He will collab-orate closely with the leadership team to promote con-trolled expansion, improve operational effectiveness, and establish strong financial infrastructure condu-cive to national growth.Toshniwal has accumulated more than two decades of experience in the retail, FMCG, and apparel indus-tries. Throughout his career, he has held high-ranking financial roles at esteemed companies such as Noble Group SA, Think9 Consumer, Raymond Limited, and the Future Group. His proficiency lies in effectively overseeing expansive retail operations spanning mul-tiple locations, enhancing store profitability, and im-plementing robust governance structures. KISNA APPOINTS NITIN NAIK AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERIN FOCUS"I look forward to enabling integrated platforms that support retail growth, partner ecosystems and seamless consumer journeys
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