Shrikant Banerjee

Shrikant Banerjee (born 2 December 1986) is an Indian business executive, entrepreneur, media professional and marketing strategist. He serves as the Vice President – Business and Global Expansion Head at Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd, where he leads the company’s strategic business operations, digital transformation initiatives, international expansion programs and market development activities. He is also known as the founder and host of The Gilded Mic, a podcast platform focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, business innovation and inspirational conversations.

Banerjee has worked across multiple industries including media, filmmaking, corporate communications, fashion, marketing and business development. Over the course of his career, he has been associated with organizations such as Fleming Europe, NDTV and Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd. He has been recognized for his contributions to business growth strategy, brand expansion and operational leadership within the Indian apparel and lifestyle sector.
Early Life and Education

Shrikant Banerjee was born on 2 December 1986 in India. He completed his graduation from Sindhi College of Commerce between 2004 and 2007. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued higher education in business and international marketing at the Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, where he completed a Master’s degree in International Marketing between 2008 and 2009. During his academic tenure, he specialized in finance, international business strategy and global marketing communications.

His educational background played a significant role in shaping his understanding of consumer behavior, market expansion, branding and strategic business management, which later became key components of his professional career.

Career

Early Career and Corporate Communications

He began his professional journey in the field of project management and corporate communications. One of his early assignments included working as a Project Manager at Fleming Europe in Prague, Czechia, where he was involved in business coordination and operational activities.

He later joined the Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM) as Senior Manager – Executive Communication and Corporate Relations. In this role, he handled institutional communication, public relations strategies, stakeholder engagement and executive-level communications.

Journalism and Media Career

In 2014, Banerjee joined NDTV as an In-house Reporter. During his tenure with the media network, he was involved in television news operations and broadcast reporting. His experience in journalism and news production enhanced his expertise in communication strategy, media relations, storytelling, and audience engagement.

Following his stint in broadcast journalism, Banerjee moved into filmmaking and creative media production. In 2018, he joined Eventboxx in the operational department, where he was involved in managing operational strategies, event coordination and business execution processes. During the same period, he worked with Dark Lamp Productions as a founder and film director between 2018 and 2020. His work involved directing and managing creative visual projects, production coordination and storytelling initiatives.

Business Leadership and Operations

In January 2020, he joined Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd as Vice President – Business and Global Expansion Head. Under his leadership, the company expanded its business development initiatives, digital presence, brand visibility and operational scalability. In the same year, he also founded Full Choices, a business venture focused on entrepreneurship, strategic growth and business development initiatives.

At Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd., Banerjee oversees:

• Business growth strategy
• International market expansion
• Digital growth initiatives
• Market development
• Operational scaling
• Brand positioning
• Consumer engagement strategies
• Process re-engineering
• Sales and business optimization

He has played a key role in strengthening the company’s presence within the Indian apparel and lifestyle sector while contributing to its expansion into broader domestic and international markets.

Entrepreneurship

Apart from his corporate leadership responsibilities, Banerjee is also associated with entrepreneurial ventures.

He is the founder of Full Choices, a business initiative focused on entrepreneurship and business development.

In 2025, he launched The Gilded Mic, a podcast platform dedicated to business leadership, inspirational storytelling, entrepreneurship, and professional conversations. Through the platform, he engages with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, creators and business leaders to discuss innovation, leadership, growth and modern business culture.