Sumeet Kapahi

Sumeet Kapahi is a co-founder and global head of sourcing at Lenskart.

Journey

Kapahi built his career in eyewear retail and sourcing before joining Lenskart in 2011. Unlike founders who entered the category from software, he brought product knowledge, supplier relationships and an understanding of frames, lenses and retail operations.

Lenskart began online but increasingly controlled design, sourcing, manufacturing and stores. Kapahi helped create the supply base required to offer a wide selection at accessible prices. The company's official profile identifies him as co-founder, promoter and global head of sourcing. His responsibilities connect supplier selection, cost, quality, lead times and inventory availability across markets.

Working approach

Kapahi's role shows why category expertise mattered to Lenskart's model. Eyewear cannot be treated like a generic catalogue: materials, prescriptions, fit and quality controls affect both consumer trust and repeat purchase.

Assessment

His contribution is the product and sourcing backbone behind the retail brand. The relevant measures are consistent optical quality, resilient suppliers, responsible costs and enough flexibility to support international and store expansion.