Early Life
Rafique Malik was born on October 30, 1950, in Mumbai. His father, Malik Tejani, started a shoe shop in Mumbai in 1955, which became the foundation for Rafique's entrepreneurial journey. Rafique's journey in the footwear industry started at the age of 16. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and has attended the Owner/President Management Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
Rise to Success
Rafique Malik transformed his father's small shoe shop into Metro Brands, one of India's largest footwear retailers. He successfully expanded the business from a single store into a multi-brand retailer with 720 stores across 164 cities in India. The company is known for brands such as Mochi, Metro Shoes, Walkway, Da Vinchi, and FitFlop. Metro Brands went public in December 2021.
Key Business Strategies
Rafique Malik focused on building a strong brand portfolio and expanding the company's reach across India. He adopted a franchise model to grow the business and empowered regional entrepreneurs. The company also sold a 15% stake to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in 2007, which aided in further expansion. His daughter, Farah Malik Bhanji, now runs the company as managing director, furthering the company's success.
Philanthropy
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