Past- Managing Director, Marks & Spencer Reliance
Present- Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Omni Channel, Myntra
Venu Nair has been appointed as the Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Omni Channel at Myntra. With over 30 years of experience in Retail, Sourcing, Business Analysis, and Strategy, Venu joins Myntra’s Senior Leadership Team. In his role, he will enhance Myntra’s existing international brands portfolio, establish strategic partnerships with global brands, and oversee the omni-channel strategy for brands.
Working closely with a skilled team, Venu aims to reinforce Myntra’s position as the preferred strategic partner for leading global fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands seeking to explore the growing potential of the Indian market.
Venu comes to Myntra from Shoppers Stop, where he held the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. With a wealth of diverse experience in the Retail & Apparel Industry spanning South Asia and Europe, Venu previously served as the CEO of Westside, a division of Trent Limited. Additionally, he played a key role in the commercial operations of Zudio and Landmark during his tenure at Trent.
Before this, he served as the Managing Director of Marks & Spencer Reliance, overseeing the brand’s expansion by doubling the number of stores and strengthening the business significantly. Venu holds a Bachelor of Technology (Honors) from NIT, Calicut, and an MBA in Marketing from SPJIMR, Mumbai.