Catalyst Brands Appoints Nihar Nidhi as Managing Director, India

Catalyst Brands Business Services (CBBS), the global capability centre of Catalyst Brands, announced the appointment of Nihar Nidhi as its new Managing Director.

In his role, Nihar will lead the Bengaluru-based centre, which supports Catalyst Brands’ portfolio of six iconic American retail brands—JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Extensive Experience

Nihar joins Catalyst Brands with over 30 years of cross-industry experience spanning hospitality, telecommunications, and financial services.

He will be responsible for shaping enterprise, brand, and functional strategies, strengthening operational capabilities, and enhancing CBBS’s role as a cornerstone of Catalyst’s global growth agenda.

Prior to joining Catalyst Brands, Nihar served for more than 20 years at JPMorgan Chase, holding key leadership roles such as Managing Director for Consumer and Community Banking Operations and CEO of JPMorgan Chase’s Global Capability Centre in the Philippines.

He led major transformation projects, fostered service excellence, and built innovative, inclusive teams focused on client success.

Nihar is a Hospitality Management graduate with leadership experience at Sterling Holiday Resorts, Reliance Telecommunications, FIS, and Tech Mahindra. Renowned for driving transformation through empathy and clarity, he is also a dedicated advocate for community engagement and talent development.

Leadership Statements

“We’re thrilled to welcome Nihar to Catalyst Brands,” said Kevin Harper, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Kevin Harper added, “His proven leadership and deep passion for people and culture will be crucial as we scale smarter and build a world-class capability centre in India. Nihar’s expertise will help us unlock greater value across our global ecosystem.”

“I’m excited to join Catalyst Brands at this pivotal time,” said Nihar Nidhi. “The chance to lead the next phase of growth, nurture our talented teams, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration is truly energizing. I look forward to partnering closely with teams in India and the U.S. to realize our shared vision.”

CBBS operates from Manyata Tech Park in Bengaluru, employing over 800 associates across IT, Digital and eCommerce, Supply Chain, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, and Data Analytics.

About Catalyst Brands

Catalyst Brands ignites America’s most beloved retail brands, making fashion accessible to millions. Its portfolio includes prestigious names such as JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.

Formed in 2025 after the merger of JCPenney and the former SPARC Group, Catalyst Brands boasts more than $9 billion in combined revenue, operates 1,800 stores, and serves over 60 million customers across the U.S. and Canada via stores, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.

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