Ruma Gupte

Ruma Gupte is an experienced Merchandise Operations and Analytics Manager at Regis Corporation since May 2016, with a strong background in fashion design and merchandising. Ruma holds an MBA in Marketing and Brand Management from the University of St. Thomas, where Ruma was also a Hult Prize 2014 winner for designing a product prototype aimed at improving early childhood education in urban slums. Previous roles include designer positions at Crystal International Pvt. Ltd and Shraddha Synthetics Pvt Ltd, where Ruma led teams in developing denim garments for various international brands, achieving significant increases in business orders and production efficiencies. Additionally, Ruma began a career in design and merchandising at Al-Rkayan Apparels & Exports Pvt. Ltd, contributing to leading Indian brands and honing expertise in trend analysis and vendor management. Ruma's educational background includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Apparel Merchandising and a BHSc in Fashion Apparel Design.