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Yash Dongre President, House of Anita Dongre Pvt Ltd

Yash Dongre serves as the President at House of Anita Dongre, India’s foremost designer-led fashion house, where he directs his energies towards steering business operations, orchestrating international expansion, and refining brand strategy. With a Master's degree in International Marketing from Hult Business School, Boston, Dongre's journey with the company began humbly as an intern, where he diligently absorbed insights into business development, operations, and marketing before ascending to his current position. In 2018, Dongre assumed a pivotal role as the Head of International Operations, marking a strategic juncture in his career. A visionary leader, one of his seminal initiatives was ushering e-commerce into the 25-year-old fashion conglomerate, transforming Anita Dongre into a digital-first brand through the adept integration of cutting-edge technologies, thus embodying an omni-channel approach.
Dongre's leadership has propelled Anita Dongre's international footprint, notably in the USA and UAE, as he aspires to elevate the brand into a global phenomenon spanning from the fashion capitals of New York to India's burgeoning cities, exemplified by the establishment of flagship Anita Dongre stores in locales like Chandigarh, Hyderabad & Ahmedabad. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Dongre's commitment to social impact shines through his contributions to the Anita Dongre Foundation, where he played a pivotal role in establishing skill development centers in Maharashtra, offering employment opportunities to over 200 women from rural backgrounds and catalyzing economic resurgence in India's villages. An impassioned impact investor, Dongre has backed company’s such as Workverse, specializing in skill development.
His insights have been sought after on global platforms, including the United Nations Young ChangeMakers Conclave in 2018 and the Babson India Forum in Boston, where he has shared his perspectives on youth empowerment initiatives worldwide. Recognized by GQ among the most influential young Indians and honored as part of the prestigious Ink Fellowship, Dongre's multifaceted contributions extend beyond boardrooms. The brand recently bagged the award for ‘Best fashion show of the year’ title for Rewild’23. An intrepid traveler and wildlife enthusiast, Dongre channels his passion for exploration into leading the Anita Dongre Foundation's efforts in wildlife conservation across India, embodying a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

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