Rahul Prasad is a global retail strategist and trusted advisor to leading luxury brands and retailers worldwide. As Managing Partner for Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and India at Pike Preston Partners, he brings over three decades of experience helping brands enter, scale, and transform across some of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets. With specialized geographic experience he has guided several luxury conglomerates like LVMH, Richemont etc, as well as an international brand portfolio that includes Armani, Chanel, Zegna through market entry, expansion, and transformation across high-growth regions in Asia, India, Central Asia and the Middle East.
With deep expertise in consumer behavior, retail strategy, and cross-border brand building, Rahul works at the intersection of global ambition and local relevance—supporting retailers like Galeries Lafayette, Saks Fifth Avenue and Isetan as they adapt to evolving shopper expectations and omnichannel realities of multi-brand retail.
His previous professional positions include heading Ermenegildo Zegna South Asia, Marc Jacobs International and Donna Karan International New York.
At IRC Riyadh, Rahul brings a rare blend of strategic perspective and real-world execution—offering practical, forward-looking views on how brands and retailers can win in an increasingly dynamic and experience-driven retail landscape