Venu Nair joins Myntra as strategic planning and omni-channel head

Former managing director of multi-brand retailer Shoppers Stop Venu Nair has joined Flipkart’s fashion arm Myntra. The executive stepped into his new role as head of strategic planning and omni-channel operations on February 21. 

Nair will lead Myntra’s current international brands portfolio and work on strengthening it, sources close to the development told India Retailing. Nair will also work on forging strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle labels. 
 
Now reporting to Myntra’s CEO Nandita Sinha, Nair will also work on managing the omni-channel strategy for Myntra’s brands. Nair holds a degree from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management in Mumbai and has extensive experience in the Indian fashion and retail industries, having worked for businesses including Marks & Spencer and Westside among others. 

In his most recent role, Nair was the CEO of omni-channel department store chain Shoppers Stop where he began in 2020. During his time with the business, Nair helped to launch a number of new retail formats including its multi-brand cosmetics store SS Beauty. 
 
Nair left his role ay Shoppers Stop in August last year. He remained connected to the business and spoke at the great India Retail Summit in January 2024, where he was listed as an advisor to Shoppers Stop, ET Retail reported on its Facebook page.