Sanjay Rao has formally announced his joining Bata India as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He moves to the footwear major after more than four years at Nike.Rao most recently served as Senior Director, Nike Retail – France & Benelux at Nike, where he was responsible for retail operations across the region.Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Rao expressed his appreciation to his new colleagues at Bata India and reflected on his time at Nike.He wrote, “Thank you Team Bata and partners for the warm welcome; and thanks Team Nike for the wonderful opportunities to lead & learn, and the cherished memories!” Career Across Global Retail Brands Before joining Nike, Rao held roles with several prominent global companies, including GUESS?, Inc., Inditex, The TJX Companies, Inc. and Citi.His career has spanned retail, fashion, consumer brands and financial services, giving him experience across business leadership and international markets. New Leadership at…
