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Retail Asia13/12/2022
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Grab Vietnam has appointed Alejandro Osorio as its new managing director as part of its drive to achieve “robust sustainable growth” in its local operation. Osorio, an American who has worked for Grab for five years, previously served as director for regional strategy and planning, operations, and most recently was managing director of Grab Thailand. […]

Retail Asia27/10/2021
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Aircraft maker Airbus has appointed Hoang Tri Mai as its new general director for Vietnam. Mai will oversee all Airbus operations in Vietnam, including supporting business activities and managing relationships of the firm with the Vietnamese government, the group announced Monday. Mai, a Hanoian, was earlier the country director for Rolls Royce in Vietnam, Laos, […]

Retail Asia09/09/2021
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Vietnam Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) has elected General Director Tran Minh Binh as the bank’s new chairman for the 2019-2024 term. The appointment came Tuesday, two months after the bank’s former chairman, Le Duc Tho, was appointed secretary of Ben Tre Provincial Party Committee from July. Tran Minh Binh, 47, holds a Master’s […]

Retail Asia08/06/2021
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Standard Chartered has lost a managing director and senior private banker in Hong Kong. Phoebe Chow has left Standard Chartered Private Bank, sources said after more than four years with the British lender. When contacted, a spokesperson for the bank declined to comment on the exit. Chow joined Standard Chartered Private Bank in 2017 to oversee […]

Retail Asia28/02/2019
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Apple has appointed Microsoft’s former Corporate Vice President Sam Jadallah to lead the “Home” products category at Apple. Even though Apple has not officially announced the appointment, Jadallah updated his LinkedIn bio to read – “Working on Home at Apple”, reflecting his new role with the iPhone-maker. However, along with Apple, Jadallah has also been […]

Retail Asia19/02/2019
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The Board of Directors of Pandora has appointed Alexander Lacik as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lacik’s strong track-record as a consumer marketer and brand architect will help drive the execution of Programme now and assert Pandora’s position as the world’s largest jewellery brand. He will join Pandora as soon as possible. Alexander Lacik […]

Retail Asia14/02/2019
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Iconic American fashion brand Guess Inc. announced that its chief executive officer and director, Victor Herrero, is leaving the company effective February 2, 2019. Carlos Alberini, who served as Guess’s president and chief operating officer more than ten years ago, will replace Herrero. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Victor […]

Retail Asia12/02/2019
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Within hours of the announcement that Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts was to leave the role in April, speculation was rife as to where she is headed. Ahrendts, who led the fine-tuning of Apple’s retail business for five years after turning around British fashion house Burberry, has a stellar career in the luxury business. Several […]

Retail Asia04/02/2019
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Tommy Hilfiger will jettison the chief brand officer role following the departure of incumbent Avery Baker in June, the fashion label has confirmed. Baker has announced plans to step down from the job in June. The marketer will then rejoin the company on a consulting basis, primarily as part of a new brand advisory board […]

Retail Asia04/02/2019
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Li & Fung has appointed Joseph Phi as the company’s Group President. As Group President, Joseph will lead the company’s Supply Chain Solutions operating groups, including Business Development. He will continue as President, LF Logistics and to serve on the Board of Directors of Li & Fung. He will report to Spencer Fung, Group CEO. […]

Retail Asia31/01/2019
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Luxury fashion house Lanvin announced the appointment of Bruno Sialelli to the role of creative director. A relative unknown in the fashion world, Sialelli has worked for other luxury companies including most recently, Loewe, where he was head of menswear, under the guidance of the Spanish company’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson. Chinese conglomerate Fosun, who […]

Retail Asia24/01/2019
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J.Crew chairman and former-chief executive Millard “Mickey” Drexler has stepped down from his position to focus on other interests, including the development of investment business Dexler Ventures, LLC. Chad Leat has been elected as chairman effective immediately. Drexler is set to continue to serve as a strategic advisor to the company’s board and CEO. Drexler […]

Retail Asia23/01/2019
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The founding father of Philippine retail, Henry Sy, has passed away. Sy, who has topped the Philippines Rich List for the last seven years, was chairman emeritus of SM Investments, one of the country’s largest business conglomerates. A Chinese immigrant who arrived in the Philippines at the age of 12 with his parents, his introduction […]

Retail Asia18/01/2019
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Convenience store chain operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Bhd has appointed Tsai Tzung-Han (pix) as a non-independent and non-executive director, effective Jan 16, 2019. Tsai, 42, is currently the vice chairman of Cathay United Bank, a subsidiary of Cathay Financial Holdings which is listed in Taiwan. He also serves as a director on the board of Cathay Life […]

Retail Asia16/01/2019
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Fashion e-tailer Myntra Monday said its CEO Ananth Narayanan has quit, a development that ends months of speculation about his exit following a recent re-jig at its parent group Flipkart. In a statement, Myntra said Narayanan has decided to step down as CEO of Myntra and Jabongto pursue external opportunities. Amar Nagaram has been named as Head, Myntra and Jabong, and […]

Retail Asia15/01/2019
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In the week leading up to Christmas 2018, Nike Inc. said it has recruited a new leader for its Converse brand, naming G. Scott Uzzell as its president and chief executive officer, to helm the heritage sneaker company in the New Year. Uzzell replaces Davide Grasso who has decided to retire at the end of this calendar […]


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