The International footwear Bata for the first time in its history will be lead by an Indian. Sandeep Kataria who is leading Bata India since 2017 is now going to lead Bata on the global platform.
Sandeep Kataria Joins The Global CEO List After Replacing Alexis Nasard As Bata Brands
via: businesstoday
Monday’s announcement confirmed this step of the Bata Shoe Organization. Chairman Ashwini Windlass on this appointment of Sandeep Kataria said that Sandeep’s efforts and his extensive experience had lead to the exceptional growth of Bata India.
He is replacing Alexis Nasard as Global CEO. Sandeep joined Bata India’s CEO in August 2017. In his 25 years long career, he has worked with many big firms such as Vodafone India Ltd, Unilever, and Yum Brands.
Sandeep Kataria said on this elevation from Bata India’s CEO to Global CEO of Bata brands said, “I have been privileged to be part of Bata’s success in India and I look forward to building further on our proud, 120-year history as shoemakers to the world.”
He also said, “While 2020 has presented unique challenges, the appeal of our brands and the passion of our people provide every reason for confidence regarding our prospects in the years ahead.”
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Twiterrians Reaction On The Announcement
Not only Bata brands and Sandeep Kataria is happy with the announcement, but Indians are also feeling proud of his promotion. Here’s how the users on Twitter congratulate him:
And now SANDEEP KATARIA is the Global CEO of @batashoes! First Indian to ever hold that post!
Only speaks of India’s growing power 🙂@BATA_India https://t.co/Vp8xA1pwPo
— Mangalam Maloo (@blitzkreigm) November 30, 2020
Never realised this picture would be so iconic – has Leena Nair ( Global Indian of the year and global HR chief of Unilever ) Debarati Sen ( Global Head of a 3M business ) and now the Global CEO of Bata ( Sandeep Kataria ) – all in one frame ( 7,9,8 from right ) . @XLRIJamshedpur pic.twitter.com/dRbkYZ2Ynv
— Anurag Shrivastava (@hrnext) December 1, 2020
This recent announcement made Sandeep Kataria one of the Indians as Global CEO. Others on the list are:
- Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google
- Satya Narayana Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
- Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe
- Rajeev Suri, CEO of Nokia
- Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM
After the appointment of Sandeep Kataria as Global CEO, India is getting more power on the global platform.