Former Skechers executive Sumit Maloo joins Neeman’s as CFO

Sustainable footwear startup Neeman’s has announced the appointment of Sumit Maloo as its Chief Financial Officer. 

Sumit will lead Neeman’s ambitious plan to establish 100 stores across India over the next two years. In his previous role at Skechers South Asia, Sumit led financial strategy, operations, controls, planning & analysis, reporting, and treasury.  Beyond Skechers, Sumit has held key positions in Finance at renowned organizations like Staples, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Brands. 

On the lines of the US-famed All Birds, Neeman’s manufactures comfortable shoes with merino wool, organic cotton, recycled PET bottles and tyres, tree wood, fruit pulp and bamboo.

Apart from its own website, the company leverages marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart for distribution. It also began offline focus with a presence in  Shoppers Stop and Lifestyle.

Neeman’s has been growing gradually as its scale jumped nearly 50% in FY23. At the same time, the company’s losses crosses Rs 100 crore mark. 

The Hyderabad-based company is now focused on expanding its reach through a retail network. Currently operating 14 offline exclusive stores, Neeman’s plans to expand its retail footprint, aiming to open 100 stores across major cities in India over the next two years.