Appointment27 Jul 2026
Martin Smithson named General Manager of Supermarket Operations at Coles
Martin Smithson is the General Manager of Supermarket Operations at Coles and commented on the rise of retail violence.
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People Moves — July 2026
Every appointment, promotion, board change and departure filed in July 2026.
Appointment27 Jul 2026
Muriel Lienau named CEO at Peranel
Muriel Lienau, current CEO of Nestlé’s waters and premium beverages, will lead the new autonomous company Peranel, formed through a joint venture between Nestlé and Platinum Equity.
Appointment24 Jul 2026
Dr. Jeff Lim named CEO at Luckin Coffee Malaysia
Dr. Jeff Lim is highlighted as the CEO of Luckin Coffee Malaysia, emphasizing Johor's strategic importance for expansion.
Appointment24 Jul 2026
Vincent Du named Senior Vice President and General Manager at Salomon
Vincent Du appointed SVP and GM for Salomon's Greater China division. He previously held product development roles at Nike Global. Du will oversee brand, operations, and strategic initiatives.
Expanded role23 Jul 2026
Haniz Nazlan named CEO, Group Consumer Banking at CIMB Group
Haniz Nazlan, CEO of group consumer banking at CIMB, announced the bank's private wealth expansion into Singapore and Thailand, targeting Southeast Asia's affluent class.
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Appointment23 Jul 2026
Wittayakorn Maneenetr named director-general at Department of Internal Trade
Wittayakorn Maneenetr is the director-general of the Department of Internal Trade in Thailand and revealed plans to promote southern durian amidst oversupply concerns.
Appointment22 Jul 2026
HC Chan named Group Managing Director at Sunway Malls
HC Chan is the Group Managing Director of Sunway Malls, emphasizing digital transformation and the new AI system in their smart malls.
Appointment22 Jul 2026
Julian Wong named General Manager at Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Julian Wong is the General Manager of the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, overseeing the introduction of Level 23, a new multipurpose venue.
Promotion22 Jul 2026
Yip Hoong Mun promoted to Group CEO and Executive Director at Metro
Yip Hoong Mun, Group CEO and Executive Director of Metro, commented on the company's new retail strategy. This indicates his continued or current role.
Appointment22 Jul 2026
Cathy Sparks named VP and GM of Greater China at Nike
Cathy Sparks, with 25 years at Nike, was appointed VP and GM of Greater China earlier this year, overseeing Chinese operations.
Appointment21 Jul 2026
Cha Joo Young named first Korean ambassador at Brochu Walker
South Korean actress Cha Joo Young appointed as Brochu Walker's first Korean ambassador, underscoring the brand's expansion into the Asian market.
Appointment20 Jul 2026
Stephen Dacus named CEO at Seven & I
Stephen Dacus started his tenure as CEO of Seven & I last year, implementing a strategic growth plan for the company.
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Appointment20 Jul 2026
Cha Joo Young named Korean ambassador at Brochu Walker
South Korean actress Cha Joo Young was named Brochu Walker's first Korean ambassador, emphasizing the brand's growing significance in Korea.
Expanded role17 Jul 2026
Patrik Antoni named CEO at Ikea India
Patrik Antoni, CEO of Ikea India, announced the company's aggressive expansion strategy in India with an investment of US$2.2 billion by 2030.
Departure15 Jul 2026
Donald Tang leaves Shein
Donald Tang is stepping down as Executive Chairman of Shein as the company nears its Hong Kong IPO, transitioning to a Senior Adviser role.
Promotion15 Jul 2026
Vicca Ng promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director at Hextar Retail
Vicca Ng has been appointed as COO and Executive Director of Hextar Retail, a Malaysian retail conglomerate. She will continue to supervise the group's retail operations, focusing on expansion and partnerships.
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Appointment14 Jul 2026
Damien Corcoran named Chief Executive Officer at Jaspal
Damien Corcoran appointed CEO of Thai retailer Jaspal. He brings experience from Isle of Man Meat Company (chairperson), Grandiose Supermarkets (CEO), and Whole Foods Market (international vice-president) to spearhead Jaspal's international expansion.
Appointment13 Jul 2026
Shannon Wright named Head of Marketing for Confectionery at Nestlé Oceania
Shannon Wright is the Head of Marketing for Confectionery at Nestlé Oceania. She commented on KitKat's new 'Rawdog your Commute' Challenge in Australia.
Promotion13 Jul 2026
Gift Muthita Anankaphannan promoted to Regional Head of Institutional Business for Asia-Pacific at Saxo
Gift Muthita Anankaphannan has been promoted to Regional Head of Institutional Business for Asia-Pacific at Saxo, based in Singapore. She was previously a Senior Relationship Manager at Saxo.
Appointment9 Jul 2026
Nikolaj Wendelboe named CEO at Bang & Olufsen
Nikolaj Wendelboe is the CEO of Bang & Olufsen, who stated why Singapore was chosen as the location for the new flagship store.
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Expanded role9 Jul 2026
Adrian Ong named CEO at Mr DIY
Adrian Ong, CEO of Mr DIY, shared insights on the new Mr DIY Plus concept store, highlighting the company's expansion and customer-focused approach.
Appointment9 Jul 2026
Pierpaolo Piccioli named Creative Director at Balenciaga
Pierpaolo Piccioli, previously Creative Director at Valentino for 16 years, took over as Creative Director at Balenciaga a year ago. This article highlights his debut haute couture collection.
Expanded role8 Jul 2026
Joey Chan named Regional Director at Lululemon Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
Joey Chan, Regional Director for Lululemon Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, expressed pride in bringing the Like New program back. This indicates an expansion of her responsibilities or a new emphasis on the region under her leadership.
Appointment6 Jul 2026
Yanee Srimanee named Deputy Director-General at Department of Internal Trade
Yanee Srimanee is the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, anticipating Thailand's durian production this year and promoting public-private sector collaboration.
Appointment6 Jul 2026
Desmond Kuang named Chief Investment Officer for Asia at HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth division
Desmond Kuang appointed as Chief Investment Officer for Asia at HSBC's Private Bank and Premier Wealth division, based in Singapore, effective July 6, 2026. He was previously CIO for China.
HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth divisionSingaporePreviously: Chief Investment Officer for China and Interim Head of Wealth and Premier Solutions in China, HSBCSource