New Delhi, July 16 -- Fashion retailer Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL) on Wednesday namedAmisha Jain as the new managing director and chief executive officerof the company with effect from 13 August, as part of the succession planning of the organisation.

Jain joins the homegrown retailer from Levi's. She will replace Shailesh Chaturvedi, the current MD and CEO, who will work closely with Amisha to ensure a smooth transition. Mint had reported on Jain's exit from Levi's in April.

Chaturvedi, an Arvind veteran, was appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of the company, effective 1 February 2021, replacing J. Suresh, who retired.

Chaturvedi was previously managing director and CEO at PVH-Arvind brands, a joint venture that ...