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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
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
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
Appointment13 Oct 2026

Tatsuo Odani named Representative Director and President at FamilyMart

Tatsuo Odani, FamilyMart's Representative Director and President, was cited discussing the company's need for structural changes and evolution to achieve sustainable growth.

FamilyMartJapanSource
Appointment13 Oct 2026

Mauricio Leyva named Head at 7-Eleven Inc.

Mauricio Leyva is mentioned as the Head of 7-Eleven Inc. In North America, overseeing operational overhaul.

7-Eleven Inc.Source
Appointment13 Oct 2026

Damien Hodgkinson named Restructuring lead at SurfStitch

Damien Hodgkinson, from Olvera Advisors, was the restructuring lead for SurfStitch, overseeing its operating model overhaul into a curated marketplace.

SurfStitchAustraliaPreviously: Olvera AdvisorsSource
Appointment12 Oct 2026

Jennie named Brand Ambassador at Lotte Department Store

Blackpink singer Jennie has been appointed as the new brand ambassador for Lotte Department Store, marking their first ambassador in seven years. The campaign launches in October across domestic and Southeast Asian locations.

Lotte Department StoreKoreaPreviously: BlackpinkSource
Appointment12 Oct 2026

Natalia Firmansyah named Acting Chief Executive Officer at Bukalapak

Natalia Firmansyah was appointed Acting CEO of Bukalapak, succeeding Willix Halim. She previously served as CFO since 2018 and will lead until a permanent CEO is appointed.

BukalapakIndonesiaPreviously: Chief Financial Officer, BukalapakSource
Appointment12 Oct 2026

Alexis Bonhomme named Head at Trinity Asia

Alexis Bonhomme is the Head of Shanghai-based luxury consultancy Trinity Asia. The article mentions his comments on luxury spending amid China's tax crackdown.

Trinity AsiaChinaSource
Expanded role11 Oct 2026

Alex Nan named Chief Executive at Geely Auto

Geely Auto CEO Alex Nan met with partners in Paris to reinforce joint manufacturing and powertrain ventures with French carmaker Renault.

Geely AutoChinaSource
Appointment9 Oct 2026

Heath Baker named Chief Executive at Tribe Breweries

Heath Baker is mentioned as the Chief Executive of Tribe Breweries, which acquired Black Hops. This confirms his current role.

Tribe BreweriesAustraliaSource

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