Myntra has appointedVenuNair, as its Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Omni Channel.Venubrings with him more than 30 years of experience in Retail, Sourcing, Business Analysis and Strategy and joins Myntra’s Senior Leadership Team where he will be responsible for strengthening Myntra’s existing international brands portfolio, while building strategic partnerships with leading global brands and will also be managing omni channel strategy for brands.

He will work closely with an able team of professionals, towards forging stronger partnerships, further elevating Myntra’s position as the strategic partner of choice for the world’s leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands, as they look at tapping into the burgeoning potential of the India market.

Venujoins Myntra from Shoppers Stop, where he was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. A leader with rich and varied experience in the Retail & Apparel Industry across parts of South Asia & Europe,Venuhas also served as the CEO of Westside, a part of Trent Limited. In addition, he has led the commercial operations of Zudio and Landmark during his stint at Trent. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of Marks & Spencer Reliance, the India operations of M&S, where he spearheaded the brand’s growth, doubling the number of stores, while also significantly strengthening the business.

Venugraduated with a Bachelor of Technology(Hon) from NIT, Calicut. He also holds an MBA in Marketing from SPJIMR, Mumbai.