UAE Business: Landmark Group appoints new CEO for Retail – Gulf Digital News

UAE Business: Landmark Group appoints new CEO for Retail – Gulf Digital News

Landmark Group, the UAE-based retail and hospitality conglomerate, has appointed Kabir Lumba as the new CEO for Landmark Retail.

Lumba will spearhead the group’s retail business growth in key markets in Middle East and South-East Asia.

Former CEO/ Chairwoman Renuka Jagtiani will remain closely involved in the business in her capacity as Chairwoman for the group and will focus on developing the overall vision, strategy and strengthening governance.

Senior roles

Lumba joined Landmark Group in 2004, heading its business operations in India. In 2018, he moved to Dubai and held several senior roles, including Group Director for the retail conglomerate in the Middle East and CEO of the Group’s largest fashion business, Max Fashion, which is now one the leading value-fashion brands in the region. Under his leadership, Max recorded sustained growth milestones, including increased online sales, entry into the South-East Asian market, and reigniting the business in Egypt.

Landmark Retail will maintain its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers and its stakeholders addressing changing customer behaviours and needs. Kabir will be responsible for the retail division across multiple territories, as well as strengthening its digital and omnichannel presence.

Commenting on the new appointment, Jagtiani said: “Over the last decade, Landmark Group has achieved