Mr. B. D. Nathani,
CEO, G$D Trade Zone Pvt. Ltd, (Authorized Licensee of Disney Shoes)

Mr. Nathani has a varied experience in Sales, Marketing and Retailing for around 30 Years. A true Salesman who started his career in 1978 as Sales Executive, he finally achieved his ambition to become CEO. It has been a long but very satisfying and successful journey.

During his 30 years of stint with FMCG, OTC, footwear, apparels and lifestyle brands, he has been instrumental in most successful product and brand launches which include HALLS, Chiclets (WARNER-Hindustan), Garlic Pearls, Naturelle Herbal Shampoos/Soaps (RANBAXY), LOTTO sports shoes, Disney, WOODLAND, HI-TEC, NEW BALANCE and CROCS.

Mr. Nathani has been a guest/visiting faculty at many reputed Management Institutes – IMT Ghaziabad, BIMTECH, APEEJAY, FDDI, PEARL, ITS and Jaipuria Institute of Management.

Due to his vast experience in footwear trade, he was appointed sales & marketing consultant with ADIDAS & LIBERTY too. In 2008 he ventured into Education Management and was adjunct faculty with BIM TECH, ITS and JAIPURIA till he was invited back to the industry to re launch LOTTO in 2011 as Director – Marketing and CEO for Disney Footwear (G&D) in 2012.

He has expertise in retail business, franchisee business, wholesale/distribution business, advertising, marketing and brand management specialising in launching of new brands.