27 November 2025 – Ranchi, India — Rokad Retail Ventures Pvt. Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sipra Mahalik as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director, marking a significant milestone in the company’s acceleration toward large-scale growth and operational maturity. Along with this leadership role, Ms. Mahalik also joins as a shareholder, further strengthening strategic alignment.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time as Rokad enters a high-growth phase marked by strong client demand, geographic expansion, and the advancement of key strategic partnerships across India’s retail and technology landscape.

Driving Immediate Operational Impact

As COO, Ms. Mahalik will lead operations across Rokad’s headquarters in Ranchi and regional offices in Pune, Hyderabad, Patna, Delhi, and other key markets. Her mandate includes strengthening business continuity, streamlining cross-functional operations, and reinstating speed across critical projects and partnerships.

One of her first priorities will be to restore momentum across major partnership agreements with industry leaders including Lenovo, Flipkart, Amazon, and multiple manufacturing partners—engagements that are central to Rokad’s market-access, procurement, and execution strategy.

Leadership with Multi-Sector Expertise

Ms. Mahalik brings proven expertise in managing customer and partner relationships across diverse sectors such as technology, consumer goods, electronics, FMCG, fashion, and emerging D2C brands—an essential fit for Rokad’s cross-industry client portfolio.

Her operational philosophy strongly aligns with Rokad’s unique positioning of bridging strategy with on-ground execution, ensuring that business recommendations translate into measurable outcomes.

Statements

Aryabh Thakur, Founder & CEO, welcomed the appointment, highlighting that the absence of a COO had delayed advancement on high-value partnerships. He stated that Ms. Mahalik’s entry brings “immediate and substantial relief” to those collaborations and represents a leadership addition that will “shape the future direction of Rokad.”

In her statement, Ms. Mahalik expressed gratitude and highlighted her focus on operational continuity and unlocking the partnerships with Lenovo, Flipkart, and Amazon as a first priority.

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About Rokad Retail Ventures

Rokad Retail Ventures Pvt. Ltd. is a strategic consulting and execution firm helping global and Indian brands navigate the complexities of the Indian retail ecosystem. With capabilities spanning market access (offline + online), GTM strategy, BOM procurement, customer intelligence, and digital transformation, Rokad integrates strategy with hands-on execution to drive measurable commercial outcomes across India’s diverse markets.

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