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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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Appointment21 Feb 2027

N Chandrasekaran named Chairman at Tata Sons

N Chandrasekaran reappointed as Chairman of Tata Sons for another five-year term, following a board vote reversing his planned departure.

Tata SonsIndiaPreviously: Chairman, Tata SonsSource
Appointment1 Jan 2027

Tom Livelli named Head of Asia Pacific at Greystar

Greystar appointed Tom Livelli as Head of Asia Pacific, based in Sydney, effective early 2027. He previously led living strategies for EQT Real Estate in Europe.

GreystarAustraliaPreviously: Head of Living Strategies for Europe, EQT Real EstateSource
Departure31 Dec 2026

Chris Thomson leaves Lark Distilling Co

Chris Thomson will depart Lark Distilling Co as Master Distiller at the end of 2026 after 20 years to launch his own spirits venture.

Lark Distilling CoAustraliaPreviously: Master DistillerSource
Board change1 Dec 2026

Joaquin Duato joins the board of PepsiCo

Joaquin Duato, J&J Chairman and CEO, joins PepsiCo's board of directors and audit committee. This move brings seasoned pharmaceutical leadership to PepsiCo's governance focus, effective December 2026.

PepsiCoPreviously: Chairman and CEO, Johnson & JohnsonSource
Expanded role13 Nov 2026

Charlene Perera named General Manager, Carvela Australia at Carvela

Steve Madden assigned Carvela's Australian operations to Charlene Perera, General Manager of Steve Madden Australia, to lead the local business, online sales, fulfillment, and retail store rollout following the collapse of David Jones.

CarvelaAustraliaPreviously: General Manager, Steve Madden Australia, Steve Madden AustraliaSource
Appointment11 Nov 2026

Rodica Titeica named Country Director for Australia and New Zealand at Carl’s Jr

Carl’s Jr has appointed former Subway executive Rodica Titeica as country director for Australia and New Zealand to lead regional franchise expansion and operational execution.

Carl’s JrAustraliaPreviously: Senior Director of Marketing and Digital, SubwaySource
Promotion9 Nov 2026

Jasleen Kaur promoted to Head of Marketing at Bata India Limited

Bata India Limited has promoted Jasleen Kaur to Head of Marketing, putting her in charge of brand positioning and sub-brand marketing across its national retail network and labels including Hush Puppies and Power.

Bata India LimitedIndiaPreviously: Category Marketing and Public Relations Lead, Bata India LimitedSource
Appointment1 Nov 2026

Hector Muelas named Chief Brand Creative Officer at Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton has appointed Hector Muelas to the newly created role of chief brand creative officer, reporting to deputy CEO Damien Bertrand. Muelas previously led global creative operations at Tiffany & Co.

Louis VuittonPreviously: Head of Global Creative Operations, Tiffany & Co.Source
Appointment30 Oct 2026

Susan Yung named Director of the Bengaluru Center at Blackstone

Blackstone has appointed Susan Yung, a senior managing director in its credit and insurance investment operations division, to lead its newly established Global Capability Center in Bengaluru, India.

BlackstoneIndiaPreviously: Senior Managing Director, Investment Operations, Blackstone Credit & InsuranceSource
Promotion27 Oct 2026

Renuka Singaram promoted to Senior Vice-President at Flipkart

Flipkart has promoted Renuka Singaram from vice-president to senior vice-president, expanding her remit to lead its quick commerce arm Minutes, non-large supply chain, and design organisation.

FlipkartIndiaPreviously: Vice-PresidentSource
Board change26 Oct 2026

Dora Hoan joins the board of World Federation of Direct Selling Associations

Best World International co-founder and CEO Dora Hoan has been elected chair of the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, becoming the first executive from the Asia-Pacific region to lead the global industry body.

World Federation of Direct Selling AssociationsSingaporePreviously: Best World InternationalSource
Appointment26 Oct 2026

Peter Rice named Chief Content Officer at Netflix

Peter Rice appointed Chief Content Officer at Netflix, replacing Bela Bajaria. He previously ran Walt Disney Television and was chairman of general entertainment at The Walt Disney Company.

NetflixPreviously: Chairman of General Entertainment, The Walt Disney CompanySource
Appointment23 Oct 2026

Jeff Zhang named President of Audi China at Audi China

Audi has appointed former Chery brand CEO Jeff Zhang as president of Audi China, effective November 1. He replaces Johannes Roscheck.

Audi ChinaChinaPreviously: Brand CEO, CherySource
Appointment23 Oct 2026

Scott Thomas named Country General Manager at Princeton Digital Group

Princeton Digital Group has appointed former energy executive Scott Thomas as country general manager for Australia to support its expansion into Sydney and Melbourne.

Princeton Digital GroupAustraliaPreviously: Energy ExecutiveSource
Appointment22 Oct 2026

Roy Gallagher named Chief Restructuring Officer at LiveWire

LiveWire has appointed Roy Gallagher as Chief Restructuring Officer alongside forming a board restructuring committee to evaluate potential transactions and address going-concern risks.

LiveWireSource
Appointment20 Oct 2026

Anna Cheng named Chief Executive Officer at Stax

Australian activewear brand Stax has appointed former Turo marketing director Anna Cheng as chief executive officer to lead its restructured direct-to-consumer business following its acquisition by a private syndicate.

StaxAustraliaPreviously: Marketing Director, TuroSource
Appointment20 Oct 2026

Pham Nhat Quan Anh named Chief Executive at VinFast

Pham Nhat Quan Anh has taken over as chief executive of VinFast, succeeding his father, founder Pham Nhat Vuong.

VinFastVietnamSource
Appointment19 Oct 2026

Sam Fischer named Chief Executive at Treasury Wine Estates

Sam Fischer took the Chief Executive role at Treasury Wine Estates with a remit to streamline operational units and shrink the brand lineup.

Treasury Wine EstatesAustraliaSource
Board change19 Oct 2026

Marcel Lal joins the board of Franchise Council of Australia

Marcel Lal of ERA has been elected Chair of the Franchise Council of Australia board for a one-year term. He previously served two years on the FCA board.

Franchise Council of AustraliaAustraliaPreviously: Board memberSource
Appointment19 Oct 2026

Martha Sazon named President and Chief Executive at Mynt

Martha Sazon is mentioned as the current President and Chief Executive of Mynt, GCash operator, in an October 6 briefing.

MyntPhilippinesSource
Expanded role19 Oct 2026

Nitin Bansal named managing director for India and head of networks for South East Asia, Oceania, and India at Ericsson

Nitin Bansal is noted as managing director for India and head of networks for South East Asia, Oceania, and India at Ericsson, indicating an existing role or potentially an expanded scope of responsibilities.

EricssonIndiaSource
Appointment14 Oct 2026

Ilya Spivak named head of global macro at Tastylive

Ilya Spivak is mentioned as the head of global macro at Tastylive, indicating his current role within the company.

TastyliveSource
Appointment14 Oct 2026

Willix Halim named Head of South-east Asia at Canva

Willix Halim appointed Head of South-east Asia at Canva. He previously advised Canva for 12 months, and before that was CEO of Bukalapak. The move became full-time three months ago.

CanvaIndonesiaPreviously: Advisor, CanvaSource
Appointment13 Oct 2026

Benjamin Baum named Senior Exterior Design Director at Li Auto

Benjamin Baum, Senior Exterior Design Director at Li Auto, presented the Li 6 SUV in Paris, indicating his active role in the company's European launch efforts.

Li AutoSource

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