Shoppers Stop has announced the promotion of Kavindra Mishra, Chief Commercial Officer and CEO Homestop, as its Executive Director and CEO, subsequent to the resignation of its Managing Director and CEO, Venu Nair.
He has also been appointed as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company for a period of 3 three years effective September 1, 2023, subject to the approval of shareholders of the company, as per the company statement.
Before joining Shoppers Stop as Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Homestop, Mishra was working as the Managing Director and CEO of House of Anita Dongre.
Prior to that, Mishra served as the Managing Director at Pepe Jeans India for a period of 6 years. He was a co-founder of Zovi.Com, a start-up funded by Tiger Global and Saif Partners.
With over 24 years of experience, Mishra has worked in diverse retail companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, United Colors Of Benetton, Pepe Jeans and House Of Anita Dongre
BS Nagesh, Chairman, Shoppers Stop, said, “I am delighted that Mr. Kavindra Mishra, has been promoted as the Executive Director and CEO of the Company. In the last five months, he has taken over the charge of Homestop and the commercial part of the Shoppers Stop business. His skills as a Business Leader, strategic expertise and overall understanding of the retail industry is an excellent fit for leading the Company as its CEO and setting high standards. Under his leadership and guidance, I am confident about the future growth of the Company”