Venugopal G. Nair (Venu Nair)
With over 30 years of retail industry experience, Venu Nair provides strategic guidance and operational support to senior management and the board of directors. Passionate about growing international and Indian retail brands, he delivers value to customers, shareholders, and employees. Venu joined Myntra Fashion in February 2024 to drive Strategic Partnerships and its Omnichannel Program.
Previously, Venu served as MD and CEO of Shoppers Stop, leading the company’s transformation and expansion across various fashion and beauty formats. He held senior leadership roles at Westside, Tata Trent, and Marks and Spencer, demonstrating expertise in P&L management, business development, planning, and operations management.
Venu earned an MBA in Marketing from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research and is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (Hon) degree from NIT, Calicut.
Professional Experience:
– CEO, Westside, Trent Limited (Jan-Oct 2020)
– Chief Commercial Officer, Trent Ltd (Apr 2017-Dec 2019)
– Managing Director, Marks & Spencer Reliance Pvt. Ltd (2012-2017)
– Director, MSI & Head of Region (South Asia), Marks & Spencer Plc (2004-2012)
– Worked at Madura Garments and Arvind Mills
Key Achievements:
– Tripled turnover and doubled store count at Marks & Spencer Reliance Pvt. Ltd
– Significant growth in local sourcing
Education:
– MBA (Marketing), S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
– Bachelor of Technology (Hon), NIT, Calicut
