Walmart India announces leadership changes

Sameer Aggarwal has been appointed chief business officer and Anuj Singh has joined as head - category merchandising of Walmart India.

Walmart India today announced key leadership movements in the company. Sameer Aggarwal, current chief strategy and administrative officer has been appointed chief business officer of Walmart India with immediate effect. In this expanded role, Aggarwal will lead strategy, merchandising, cost analytics, e-commerce, technology, marketing and replenishment.

Aggarwal will continue to report to Krish Iyer, president and CEO, Walmart India. Prior to joining Walmart India in April 2018, he was chief finance, development and supply chain officer for KFC, Thailand.

Apart from Aggarwal's appointment, Anuj Singh has joined as head - category merchandising of Walmart India. He will lead category merchandising, merchandise planning an execution and private brands development. Singh will report to Sameer Aggarwal. He comes with 23 years of experience in leading consumer goods organizations across India, Europe and Middle East. Before joining Walmart, Anuj was business executive officer for Nestlé’s Food Services business in the South-Asia region.

Meanwhile, Devendra Chawla, EVP and chief operating officer - merchandising, marketing, and e-commerce, has decided to move on to pursue other opportunities outside Walmart India.

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Announcing the changes, Krish Iyer, president and CEO, Walmart India says, “ Sameer (Aggarwal) joined Walmart India in April this year and within a short period of time he has developed a great understanding of our company and our culture. He has already made good contributions to the business and also developed strong relationships internally and externally. He brings an international and strategic perspective to our business in India. I am also very happy to welcome Anuj Singh into the Walmart India family. Backed with rich experience of 23 years in India and international markets, I am confident he would lead the business to achieve more success."

"I wish Sam and Anuj the very best in their new roles. I would also like to thank Devendra Chawla for his contributions to the company, especially for making a difference to our Private Brand business. I wish him good luck in his future endeavors,” he further adds.