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Sumit Kumar

Developing & Leading Marketplace, Brand & Digital Ecosystems | Creating Value for Customers, Brands & Shareholders | Board Director
28 yrs experienceVenture Capital & Private Equity
April 2026

The move

MoveClermont GroupCapillary Technologies
TitleGroup Head of Brand & Digital President - Middle East, Africa & India
LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish, Hindi
Years in country9.7
Total experience28 years

Career arc

  1. President - Middle East, Africa & IndiaApr 2026 — Present
    Capillary Technologies· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Group Head of Brand & DigitalJul 2022 — Mar 2026
    Clermont Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Director and Board MemberSep 2022 — Mar 2026
    Hoan My Medical Corporation· Vietnam· Full-time
  4. Group Chief Marketing & Revenue OfficerJun 2021 — Jul 2022
    Athena Education (IOM) PLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. General Manager & Global Head of Marketing, Loyalty & DigitalNov 2017 — Jun 2021
    Al-Futtaim· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Head of Group Loyalty, Precision Marketing & Corporate Market ResearchJul 2016 — Oct 2017
    Landmark Group· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  7. Vice President and Group Head - Marketing, Digital, Loyalty & Customer ServicesSep 2013 — Jun 2016
    Bata Group
  8. Head of Marketing & BrandMay 2006 — Aug 2013
    Marks and Spencer· India & UK
  9. Business Head - Corporate Strategy & Food BusinessAug 2009 — Dec 2010
    Marks and Spencer· London, United Kingdom & India
  10. Asst. General Manager - International BusinessMay 2006 — Jun 2009
    Marks and Spencer· India, UK & USA
  11. Director Marketing & OperationsJun 2000 — May 2006
    O'Keeffes Group· London Area, United Kingdom
  12. Asst. Restaurant ManagerSep 1998 — Jun 2000
    Bombay Palace-Incredibly Indian · London Area, United Kingdom· Part-time

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