Retail appointments of the week

Vikas Purohit, chief executive of Indian e-commerce brand Tata Cliq.

Indian e-commerce brand Tata Cliq’s CEO quits

By Dean Blake

Vikas Purohit, chief executive of Indian e-commerce brand Tata Cliq, has resigned. Purohit will join a new company at the start of 2022, according to India Retailing

Purohit joined the brand in 2016 from payments brand Paytm, and served as chief executive since 2018.

The exit precedes a rumoured merger with Tata Group stable-mate Tata Neu, a move which will bring the group’s e-commerce operations under one banner, according to Inc42.

The e-commerce platform is reportedly planning to launch offline stores to sell beauty and cosmetic products under the brand name ‘Tata CLiQ Pallete’.

Nordstrom chief financial officer steps down

By Dean Blake

Nordstrom has announced chief financial officer Anne Bramman will resign from the British department store after five years at the business.

According to Pymnts, Bramman will be replaced by Nordstrom’s senior vice president and chief accounting officer Michael Maher from December 2, until a permanent replacement can be found.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity, but I’m ready to do something different with my career,” Bramman told Fortune.

“I’m really looking to take on the next chapter. I’m not sure what that’s going to look like [but] I’m going to take a quick sabbatical and spend some time with family and friends.”

Coca-Cola names three new vice presidents

By Dean Blake

The Coca-Cola Company has named three new vice presidents, each of which already preside over different parts of the company, and who started their new duties as of October 1. 

The first new VP is Felix Poh, who joined the company in January from McKinsey & Co., and oversees strategy and corporate development. 

Second is Neeraj Tolmare, who joined in 2018 and serves as chief information officer.

Third is Mark Westfall, who is chief services officer at the business and has been with Coca-Cola since 2009. Previously, Westfall worked for Ernst & Young and Anheuser-Busch.

Maggie Beer Holdings CEO Chantale Millard resigns

By Rakshnna Pattabiraman

Maggie Beer Holdings’ CEO and MD Chantale Millard says she plans to resign by the end of the year.

Millard joined the company as CEO of Maggie Beer Products before taking on the helm as CEO of MBH in November 2019. She was instrumental in the acquisition of Hampers & Gifts Australia last year.

Chairman Reg Weine described Millard as an exceptional leader during the eight years she was with the business.

“During her time as CEO of MBH, the group has undergone a significant transformation and strategic repositioning and enjoyed significant commercial success as Australia’s leading purveyor of premium food, beverage, and gifting products.”

MBH has three premium brands such as Maggie Beer Products, Paris Creek Farms and Hampers & Gifts Australia.

Millard will continue as CEO until her successor is named.

Brandbank Group names Peter Halkett as its new CEO

By Rakshnna Pattabiraman

Peter Halkett has been named Brandbank Group’s new CEO, effective next July after existing CEO David Thomas finishes on June 30.

Brandbank owns and operates retail brands Seed Heritage, Kikki K, French Connection, Commonry, Fine Day and All Kinds.

Halkett was formerly CEO at APG & Co – the parent of Sportscraft, Saba, and Jag – between 2015 and 2020 and at Kathmandu between 2006 and 2014.

Thomas, who will stay on with the business to guide it through the leadership transition, was instrumental in growing the business’ Seed Heritage and French Connection brands and helped acquire the Swedish-inspired stationery business, Kikki K.

He said the business is “well positioned” to execute the next phase of its strategy, with strong brands, new systems, and a highly focused and energised team.

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