Megha Mittal

Megha Mittal is an Indian fashion entrepreneur who was formerly the Chairperson and Managing Director of the German luxury fashion brand Escada.1 Born on November 20, 1976, in Kolkata, India, she is the daughter-in-law of Lakshmi Mittal, a prominent Indian billionaire businessman.1

Education and Career

Megha Mittal completed her education at prestigious institutions:

• Graduated from the Wharton School of Business in 1997 with a B.S. in Economics, concentrating in Finance1
• Obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Architectural Interior Design from the Inchbald School of Design in London in 200313

Her professional journey includes:

• Briefly worked as an Analyst in the Research Department at Goldman Sachs Investment Bank1
• Acquired Escada in November 2009 and led its revitalization as a modern luxury and lifestyle brand12
• Served as the Chair and Executive Director of Escada, aiming to re-establish the company in the modern luxury market4

Achievements and Contributions

Megha Mittal has made significant contributions to both business and philanthropy:

• Successfully turned around Escada, restoring its popularity to mirror its 1980s heyday2
• Reimagined the brand for the 21st-century woman, catering to the complete lifestyle of modern, busy international women2
• Member of the Board of Advisors of the Wharton School since June 20201
• Actively involved in philanthropic causes related to child health in India and the UK, alongside her husband Aditya Mittal1

Megha Mittal's leadership at Escada was characterized by her vision to create a brand that offers understated glamour, elegance, and femininity, differentiating it in the luxury fashion market.2