Naresh Tyagi is a dynamic leader with three decade rich experience in the Textile, Apparel and Retail Industries. He has a robust expertise in Retail Business, Innovation Evangelism, Strategic Initiatives, Research and Development, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Sourcing, Vendor Development, Greenfield Projects, Mentoring and Building Leadership Teams to enhance organisational value and growth.
Tyagi is a renowned sustainability strategist who has led changes in the practice and paradigms of sustainability with his thought leadership. His vision has helped to redefine the perception of sustainability especially in the industry and Indian perspective. He has been instrumental in integrating innovation and sustainability philosophy in business operations and across their value chains, thereby paving the way to take ABFRL Organisation to greater heights.
Tyagi firmly believes that everyone in society regardless of their role, can take actions that create a better future—and that businesses can, too. He is driven by the passion to make the world a better, more sustainable place. His journey has been of self-discovery, transformation, and self-belief. He believes that a true leader is not only involved in preparation, but also in making it happen!
He is alumni of Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley and absolved the sustainability leadership programme from Yale University. He has received accolades and recognition for his out of box thinking and innovative approach in industry. He spoke as an expert speaker on sustainability and social impact at United Nations Headquarters in New York in 2019. He also spoke on TED TALK on 3 pillars of sustainability for a better tomorrow in 2022.
Dr Tyagi is an active member, co-chair and chair on various prominent global and national industry platforms, including the Cotton 2040, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Sustainable Apparel Collation (SAC), Science Base Target initiative (SBTi), FICCI, Indian Chamber of Commerce, Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF), ESG Committee – Ministry of Textile (Govt of India) etc.