Sunil Punjani
Executive Vice President
Sunil is a senior executive at WD with more than 20 years of global experience leading strategy, growth, and delivery across the retail industry. He brings a strong ability to analyze complex challenges, align stakeholders, and shape future-focused growth strategies. Working closely with design and delivery teams, Sunil has partnered with global brands including Starbucks, McDonald’s, Walmart, Chipotle, WeWork, Home Centre, and Lifestyle, helping them execute consistently across diverse markets and geographies.
At WD, Sunil oversees the development of key global client relationships and plays a central role in driving international growth. A strong advocate for a global perspective, he fosters highly collaborative teams focused on delivering measurable impact against immediate business needs while supporting long-term expansion. Prior to joining WD, Sunil worked with the Landmark Group in Dubai, where he managed the retail rollout of Lifestyle stores across the Middle East.
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