Manas Samal

Manas Samal has extensive experience in the footwear and accessories industry, currently serving as the Head of Design at Roar For Good since March 2023 and concurrently holding the position of Footwear & Accessories Designer-Buyer at Apex Footwear Limited since May 2019. Previous roles include Buyer/Category Manager at Madame Apparels, Footwear Buyer at Catwalk Worldwide Pvt. Ltd., and Category Manager at Pinellii, with a strong emphasis on managing product line performance, budget planning, and vendor coordination. Additionally, Manas has hands-on experience as a Footwear Merchandiser with Drish Shoes Ltd. and significant foundational training in leather technology from Tata International Limited and academic credentials from FDDI Business School and CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute.