B. S. Nagesh
| B S Nagesh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 12, 1959 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Alma mater | [1] |
| Occupation | Founder of TRRAIN- Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India |
| Spouse(s) | Shailaja Nagesh |
| Children | 2 |
B. S. Nagesh, is currently the founder of TRRAIN- Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India.[2] Also, the Non-executive Vice-Chairman, Shoppers Stop he has been with department store since its inception in 1991.[3] He has been the guiding force from the first store set-up in Andheri, Mumbai, where the store has now reached a national presence with 74 stores in the 35 cities spread across India.[4]
Professional Life
Mr B S Nagesh has been selected as one of the top 50 managers in India in a survey of Managers who can influence Indian business in the 21st Century. Commencing his career in 1982 with Blow Plast Ltd - the manufacturers of VIP luggage and Leo toys, Mr Nagesh has also worked with Orson sales Ltd (1986-1988) and Carona Ltd (1988-1991). He joined the K. Raheja Group in 1991 as a General Manager, to set up the Group's retail business. He subsequently went onto be the Managing Director & CEO of Shoppers Stop from the year 1997, till 2009. He is currently the Vice Chairman and Non-Executive director at Shoppers Stop.[5]
Awards and recognition
- 'One among the Top 33 Indians driving philanthropic initiatives in India' as per an article by Economic Times. [6]
- 'Most admired Apparel Retail Professional of the Year' at the inaugural Images Fashion Awards 2000.[6]
- 'Top CEO Award 2001' instituted by Institute of Marketing Management.[7]
- B.S Nagesh inducted into the Retail Hall of Fame at the World Retail Congress in 2008.[8]
References
- ↑ http://www.exchange4media.com/Dialogue/InterView.aspx?ID=115
- ↑ "Aim to encourage leaders to improve the lives of retail workers". Business Standard. 2013-12-19.
- ↑ "Management rejig at Shoppers Shop". Business Standard. 2009-08-18.
- ↑ "Shoppers Stop postpones further acquisition of HyperCITY". Economic Times. 2008-12-22.
- ↑ http://www.indiainfoline.com/Research/LeaderSpeak/Interview-of-Mr.-B-V-Nagesh-CEO-Shoppers-Stop-Ltd/11564399
- 1 2 "India inc's top names driving philanthropic activities". Economic Times.
- ↑ "Shoppers Stop Ltd (Bombay Stock Exchange) Profile". Reuters.
- ↑ "Iconic Retailers Honoured by Industry Peers". World Retail Congress. 2008-04-22.