SANJEEV MOHANTY
Sanjeev Mohanty, MD & President (eqv.) – US & Canada, Levis Strauss & Co.
Sanjeev Mohanty is a dynamic global executive with a proven track record in driving transformative growth and building world-class teams. He currently serves as Managing Director and President (equivalent) of US and Canada for Levi Strauss & Co., leading a $3 billion P&L and a team of 5,000 in the company’s largest market, reporting directly to the CEO.
Mohanty’s academic foundation includes a Master’s degree in Apparel Marketing and Merchandising, Fashion and Retail Marketing from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (1995), and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Utkal University. He also completed his Higher Secondary education from St. Xavier School.
Mohanty began his career as a Merchandising Manager with Jay Gee Group, a licensee of The Walt Disney Group, overseeing product management of Disney brands. He then worked with Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd. as Senior Merchandiser – Newport, followed by stints at Levi Strauss & Co. as Product Manager and Madura Garments as General Manager and Brand Head of SF Jeans.
In 2004, Mohanty joined the Benetton Group as Director – Commercial, progressing to Regional Commercial Director (India and South East Asia/Pacific) and eventually becoming Managing Director. During his 11-year tenure, he spearheaded a remarkable turnaround in Benetton’s business and revenues, establishing it as a top fashion brand in India.
After leaving Benetton, Mohanty had a brief stint at (link unavailable) before joining Levi Strauss & Co. in various leadership roles, including Managing Director and SVP for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa, and Managing Director and VP for South Asia and MENA. In January 2022, he assumed his current role as Managing Director and President (equivalent) of US and Canada.
With over 25 years of experience across 20+ emerging and developed markets, Mohanty excels in turnarounds, scalable growth, and complex market navigation. His expertise spans end-to-end P&L management, product development, and multi-channel Direct to Consumer and wholesale strategies.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mohanty is committed to improving the lives of the underprivileged and is passionate about sustainability. At Levi’s, he actively served on the Board of The Red Tab Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization providing financial assistance to LS&Co. employees, retirees, and their families.
An adventure motorcycling enthusiast, Mohanty embodies the same dynamic approach in his personal pursuits as he does in the boardroom. Under his strategic leadership, Levi’s has achieved the No. 1 market share in men’s and women’s jeans in the US, mirroring his earlier success in India
