Valiram names new regional executive team
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Premium retailer Valiram has announced a series of executive appointments across the group, including regional outposts in Thailand and Indonesia.
Linda Lim is named Country General Manager, Thailand, while Kunal Kapoor has been appointed Country General Manager, Indonesia. Warodom Pranbunpook takes on the role of General Manager of the retail group’s sports division.
As reported, former DFS Group Global Fashion Operations Director Jason Blejwas recently joined Valiram as group-level Senior Vice President Merchandising and Planning.
Valiram said the appointments would steer its business to new heights amid challenging times.
Valiram Chief Executive Officer Ian Lim commented: “Valiram has always been committed to creating exceptional experiences for our customers throughout our businesses across the region, and we believe that these individuals will continue to uphold that commitment and drive success in their respective divisions and markets.”
Linda Lim has experience in luxury retail in both local market and travel retail formats. She was instrumental in the growth of the Kate Spade New York brand in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and Vietnam, overseeing the launch and operations of 30 stores.
Her experience in Valiram’s travel retail division includes managing the beauty and fragrances category as well as fashion brands Dunhill, Coach, Hugo Boss and Polo Ralph Lauren in Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia and Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore.
Kapoor has over 15 years in luxury and fashion retail, including management experience in the Middle East.
He joined Valiram in December 2019 as General Manager of the group’s travel retail division.
Pranbunpook has 19 years of experience in management of leading global brands in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Prior to joining Valiram, he was ASICS Country General Manager Thailand.
As General Manager of Sports, he will oversee the expansion and development of the sports division, which, according to Valiram, has been on a growth trajectory since its launch in May 2020, with the opening of Thailand’s largest Nike store.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which new appointee previously worked for DFS Group Global Fashion Operations?
Which new appointee previously worked for DFS Group Global Fashion Operations?
Jason Blejwas, the new Senior Vice President Merchandising and Planning, recently joined Valiram from DFS Group Global Fashion Operations. He is a group-level appointment for the company.
Q.What experience does Linda Lim bring to her new role as Country General Manager, Thailand?
What experience does Linda Lim bring to her new role as Country General Manager, Thailand?
Linda Lim has extensive experience in luxury retail, both in local and travel retail markets. She previously oversaw the launch and operations of 30 Kate Spade New York stores across several Asian and Oceanian countries.
Q.When did Valiram launch its sports division, and how has it performed since then?
When did Valiram launch its sports division, and how has it performed since then?
Valiram's sports division was launched in May 2020. Since its inception, the division has been on a growth trajectory, notably opening Thailand’s largest Nike store.
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