Apparel Group has appointed Krishnan Gopi as Group Chief Transformation Officer, tasking him with driving AI-powered transformation across strategy, products, services, and technology. The move aims to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and fuel growth across the Middle East retail conglomerate’s diverse portfolio.
Krishnan Gopi said:
“I’m excited to step into my new role at Apparel Group, one of the largest retail organisations in the Middle East, with a clear mandate to future-proof the business. Opportunities like this are rare shaping the next chapter of growth and transformation by reimagining strategy, growth levers, products, services, and markets. We’re strengthening people, processes, and technology foundations powered by AI and exponential technologies to fuel our next wave of innovation and growth.”
Gopi’s appointment reinforces Apparel Group’s commitment to leveraging AI and advanced technologies to remain a leader in the fast-evolving retail ecosystem, creating value for customers, partners, and stakeholders alike.

