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Appointments, promotions, board changes and departures across Asian retail, e-commerce and consumer brands, updated as announcements land.

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Appointment17 Sept 2026

Kshitij Mulay named Group Chief Digital and yuu Rewards Officer at DFI Retail Group

Kshitij Mulay appointed Group Chief Digital and yuu Rewards Officer at DFI Retail Group, effective Sep 2026. He joins from Sephora Asia.

DFI Retail GroupHong KongPreviously: Chief Information Officer, Sephora AsiaSource
Appointment15 Sept 2026

Yinnan Shen named Press Representative at Heytea

Yinnan Shen is identified as a press representative for Heytea. This implies an appointment or current role, fitting the criteria for a people move.

HeyteaSource
Appointment15 Sept 2026

Steven Tan named President at SM Supermalls

Steven Tan joined SM Supermalls as president in 2004. Under his leadership, the company has significantly shifted its tenant mix towards dining.

SM SupermallsPhilippinesSource
Appointment15 Sept 2026

Trent Fraser named Chief Executive Officer at Chalk Hill Wines

Trent Fraser, formerly CEO of Top Shelf International, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Australian producer Chalk Hill Wines, bringing two decades of premium drinks leadership.

Chalk Hill WinesAustraliaPreviously: Chief Executive, Top Shelf InternationalSource
Appointment14 Sept 2026

Mayuree Chaipromprasith named president of corporate partnership and communications at Siam Piwat

Mayuree Chaipromprasith is noted as president of corporate partnership and communications at Siam Piwat, commenting on the company's goals to drive quality tourism.

Siam PiwatThailandSource
Appointment14 Sept 2026

Nicholas Tse named fronts wider campaign push at DETERMINANT

Entertainer Nicholas Tse has been appointed to front DETERMINANT's wider campaign push in Singapore, marking an expansion of the menswear label's marketing strategy beyond formal wear.

DETERMINANTSingaporeSource
Appointment14 Sept 2026

Samantha Filocamo named Marketing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Mutti

Samantha Filocamo was appointed Marketing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Mutti, designing their new ANZ marketing campaign.

MuttiSource
Promotion14 Sept 2026

James Kelly promoted to Global Chief Executive Officer at Theory

James Kelly is promoted to Global CEO of Theory, taking over from Dinesh Tandon. He previously served as Theory's Global Co-Chief Operating Officer and CFO.

TheoryPreviously: Global Co-Chief Operating Officer, TheorySource
Appointment13 Sept 2026

Mohamed Albadr named Head of Asia Private Equity at Mubadala Investment Company

Mohamed Albadr, Head of Asia Private Equity at Mubadala Investment Company, commented on their $1 billion investment in Luckin Coffee.

Mubadala Investment CompanySource
Appointment13 Sept 2026

Corinne De Bilbao named chief executive at Microsoft France

Corinne De Bilbao, Microsoft France chief executive, led the signing of a partnership with Club Med Lifestyle Group in Paris.

Microsoft FranceSource
Expanded role9 Sept 2026

Le Manh Cuong named Chief Executive at Petrovietnam

Petrovietnam Chief Executive Le Manh Cuong met KEPCO President Kim Dong-cheol in Seoul for Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear project talks.

PetrovietnamSource
Appointment9 Sept 2026

Sabato De Sarno named Creative Director at Icicle

Sabato De Sarno, former Gucci creative director, joins China's Icicle to lead design operations across ready-to-wear, accessories, and eyewear, with his first collection arriving for A/W 2027-2028.

IcicleChinaPreviously: Creative Director, GucciSource
Expanded role8 Sept 2026

Rui Ma named Founder at Tech Buzz China

Tech Buzz China founder Rui Ma has organised 11 delegations since 2019, including an April tour focusing on robotics. This indicates an expansion of her activities in leading tech delegations.

Tech Buzz ChinaSource
Appointment8 Sept 2026

Richard Yu Chengdong named Chairman, Consumer Business Group at Huawei

Richard Yu Chengdong is mentioned as the Chairman of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, confirming sales figures for their trifold handset.

HuaweiChinaSource
Appointment8 Sept 2026

Lourdes Deocareza named New Business Development Head at Kantar

Lourdes Deocareza, New Business Development Head at Kantar, commented on convenience store channel expansion in the Philippines, attributing it to faster consumer lifestyles.

KantarPhilippinesSource
Expanded role8 Sept 2026

Nipun Jain named Vice President for EMEA and APAC at Bidgely

Bidgely announced the addition of regional executive teams, including Nipun Jain as Vice President for EMEA and APAC, in July 2026.

BidgelySource
Promotion8 Sept 2026

Richard Chong Woo Shin promoted to chief executive at Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI)

Richard Chong Woo Shin, current JFCI CEO, will lead the standalone international entity full-time after its separation and listing in Hong Kong.

Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI)Previously: chief executive, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI)Source
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Khandaker Abdul Muktadir named Commerce and Industry Minister at Savar Estate

Khandaker Abdul Muktadir is mentioned as the Commerce and Industry Minister for Savar Estate, indicating an existing role in the government's plans for the tannery estate.

Savar EstateSource
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Paul Kyriakos named General Manager at SOLUM Australia

Paul Kyriakos is the General Manager at SOLUM Australia. He is quoted in the article discussing the company's ESL solution deployment with retail partners in Australia.

SOLUM AustraliaAustraliaSource
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Saket Gore named chief executive at bback

Saket Gore, former Asia Pacific chief executive of Himalaya Wellness, has been appointed chief executive of bback following its acquisition by DSG Consumer Partners.

bbackSingaporePreviously: Asia Pacific chief executive, Himalaya WellnessSource
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Tim Doyle named Senior Vice President, International Division at Hims & Hers Health

Tim Doyle, former Eucalyptus CEO, leads Hims & Hers Health's international division as Senior Vice President, running Australian operations. This follows Hims' acquisition of Eucalyptus.

Hims & Hers HealthAustraliaPreviously: Chief Executive Officer, EucalyptusSource
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Lo Su-ying named Head, Tobacco Control Division at Health Promotion Administration (HPA)

Lo Su-ying is identified as the head of the Health Promotion Administration's Tobacco Control Division, providing details on Taiwan's vaping drop-off bins.

Health Promotion Administration (HPA)TaiwanSource
Appointment7 Sept 2026

Jooyeon Song named Head of Cosmetics at PharmaResearch USA

Jooyeon Song is Head of Cosmetics at PharmaResearch USA, working on an omnichannel strategy for Canadian market expansion.

PharmaResearch USASource
Appointment6 Sept 2026

Rey Sunglao named Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Lumio Solar

Rey Sunglao is Founder and CEO of Lumio Solar, following two decades in Philippine retail, including senior roles at SM Malls Online.

Lumio SolarPhilippinesPreviously: Senior roles, SM Malls OnlineSource

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