Stanley Lifestyles appoints Venkat Gorti as joint managing director

MUMBAI : Stanley Lifestyles has tapped Venkat Gorti as joint managing director, betting on a seasoned global operator to sharpen execution and steer its next phase of growth.

Gorti joins the Bengaluru-based luxury furniture maker with more than three decades of leadership experience across manufacturing, technology and supply-chain–led businesses. Known for blending strategy with rigour on the factory floor, he has built a reputation for transforming complex operations into profitable, scalable engines.

At Stanley Lifestyles, Gorti will focus on tightening manufacturing excellence, securing the supply chain through deeper vertical integration and pushing digitalisation to deliver consistent customer delight. Expansion, including potential mergers, acquisitions or divestments, will also be firmly on the agenda as the company balances long-term brand building with the demands of the public markets.

Founder of Stanley Lifestyles, Sunil Suresh, added that Gorti’s global exposure and people-led style equip him to lead the company’s next chapter, marrying scale with luxury ambition.

A mechanical engineer and EGMP alumnus from IIM Bangalore, Gorti has held senior roles at ABB, Oracle, GE, Flextronics, Wipro Hydraulics, Honeywell and Homag, with assignments spanning the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Asia. His career cuts across electricals, electronics, aerospace, hydraulics and woodworking, giving him a rare, cross-industry lens.

Recognised among Asia’s top 100 inspirational leaders in 2022 and former chairperson of the Furniture Fittings Skill Council, Gorti arrives as Stanley Lifestyles accelerates its retail and manufacturing ambitions.

The message from the boardroom is clear: Indian luxury furniture wants to think bigger, move faster and play on a global stage.