// executive / profile.md
Nilesh Ved
Founder & Chairman · Apparel Group
industry: Retail
// bio
Nilesh Ved founded Apparel Group, one of the largest fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerates in the Middle East with 85+ brands across 14 countries.
// key achievements
- 01Built Apparel Group into a 2,000+ store retail powerhouse
- 02Anchored regional franchise partnerships with global brands
- 03Drove e-commerce platform 6thStreet into a leading regional player
- 04Recognised among the most influential South Asian executives in the UAE