Rais Shaikh

Rais Shaikh is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in merchandising, planning, and technology, currently serving as the Head of Merchandising, Planning & Technology at Harvey Nichols since October 2016. Previously, Rais held roles at Arcadia Brands - M. H. Alshaya Co. as Planning Manager and Senior Merchandiser in the President's Office from January 2014 to September 2016, and worked at Microsoft as Solutions Manager and Program Manager II from May 2012 to January 2014. Early career experience includes a summer internship at GlaxoSmithKline in 2011 and a Business Analyst position at Atos International from June 2007 to May 2010. Rais holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, obtained from 2010 to 2012, and an Engineer’s Degree in Computer Science from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, completed in 2007.