New Zalora CEO appointed
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Zalora has appointed a new CEO, Parker Gundersen, who joins the online fashion retailer from DFS Group, the travel retail subsidiary of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.
The new Zalora CEO has more than 15 years of retail and leadership experience in key management positions across Asia, the Middle East and North America.
From 2011 to 2015, Parker served as GM for DFS Singapore, and recently held the position of VP for DFS North America, overseeing the company’s operations and business development function in the region. Prior to DFS, Parker worked in management consulting in the Strategy & Operations practice at Deloitte Consulting.
Romain Voog, CEO of Global Fashion Group, said Gundersen’s experience in retail across Asia and his strong leadership skills will be instrumental in strengthening Zalora’s leadership in Southeast Asia’s e-fashion space.
Parker holds degrees in economics and management from the University of St. Thomas and has an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Parker Gundersen's previous professional background before joining Zalora?
What is Parker Gundersen's previous professional background before joining Zalora?
Prior to Zalora, Parker Gundersen worked for DFS Group, the travel retail subsidiary of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy. He was GM for DFS Singapore from 2011 to 2015 and recently VP for DFS North America. Before DFS, he worked in management consulting at Deloitte Consulting.
Q.Which specific regions does Parker Gundersen have experience in?
Which specific regions does Parker Gundersen have experience in?
Parker Gundersen has over 15 years of retail and leadership experience across Asia, the Middle East, and North America. His roles included GM for DFS Singapore and VP for DFS North America, demonstrating his broad geographical expertise.
Q.What qualifications does the new CEO, Parker Gundersen, hold?
What qualifications does the new CEO, Parker Gundersen, hold?
Parker Gundersen holds degrees in economics and management from the University of St. Thomas. He also has an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, indicating a strong academic foundation.