Titan Company, part of the Tata Group, has announced new leadership appointments for its jewellery and watches divisions, as it prepares for a scheduled transition. Arun Narayan will become CEO of the jewellery division, and Kuruvilla Markose will take over as CEO of the watches division.
Arun Narayan Appointed CEO of Jewellery Division
Arun Narayan will assume the role of CEO of Titan’s jewellery division from 1 January 2026. The division includes the Tanishq, CaratLane, Mia, and Zoya brands.
Narayan has worked with Titan and the Tata Group for nearly 30 years in retail, marketing, and sales. Since April 2020, he has led retail, marketing, and merchandising for Tanishq in India. Previous roles include Regional Business Head (West), Head of Helios, and National Sales and Retail Head for Titan’s watches business.
He will succeed Ajoy Chawla, who currently leads the jewellery division and will move into the role of Managing Director at Titan following the planned retirement of C. K. Venkataraman on 1 January 2026.
Kuruvilla Markose to Head Watches Division
Kuruvilla Markose will become CEO of the watches division on 13 August 2025, following the departure of Suparna Mitra from the role. Markose currently serves as CEO of Titan’s International Business Division.
Since joining Titan in 2015 as Chief Digital Officer, he has held responsibility for international operations across watches, jewellery, and eyewear. He joined the Tata Group in 1995 through the Tata Administrative Services programme and has held roles across FMCG, telecom, consulting, digital, and retail sectors within the group.
Recent Performance and Organisational Outlook
Titan reported year-on-year growth in both jewellery and watches for the quarter ending 30 June 2025, despite high gold prices. The jewellery division recorded an 18% increase in revenue, while watches rose by 23% over the same period.
The leadership transitions form part of Titan’s broader succession planning. The appointment of a long-serving Tanishq executive to lead the jewellery division indicates continuity in operations, particularly within the Indian organised retail jewellery sector.
