Abhinav Pathak, a second-time founder and Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus, previously built Perpule — a retail-tech startup acquired by Amazon. After exiting in 2023, he set off on a global journey across Europe and the US, only to realise that while travel had evolved, the gear hadn’t. Inspired by the quality, design, and self-expression embedded in travel accessories abroad, he saw a clear gap in the Global market. That insight became Escape Plan — a design-first, fashion-forward travel accessories platform built for modern movers of all kinds. For Abhinav, this isn’t just business. It’s a personal mission to reimagine how the world packs, plans, and escapes.
Abhinav Zutshi is a retail industry veteran with over two decades of experience building and scaling fashion and lifestyle brands in India and the Middle East. He has held leadership roles as COO at Splash (Landmark Group), Business Head at Forever 21 India, and previously led Jack & Jones — making him a rare blend of design foresight and commercial scale. Known for combining aesthetic sharpness with operational know-how, Zutshi has built multi-brand portfolios and developed private labels that reached millions. Reuniting with Abhinav Pathak, he brought the missing piece to Escape Plan: a retail-first, design-led vision. Under his leadership, the brand’s product line blends global aesthetics with local functionality, reimagining travel for modern consumers.
Soumen previously led revenue at Blissclub, where he scaled online, offline, and B2B channels while driving performance marketing, product, and category growth. With past roles at Meesho, Swiggy, Myntra, and Splash Fashions, he now brings deep, cross-functional expertise to power Escape Plan’s growth.
Anuj Singh, former Director of Sourcing at Samsonite South Asia, brings decades of sourcing, vendor, and supply chain expertise across luggage, footwear, and travel goods. At Escape Plan, he leads sourcing with precision and innovation—ensuring every product is built to perform, scale, and travel far.
