Indian Named CEO Of Emaar’s Retail Subsidiary

Thaindian.com:

Emaar Malls Group (EMG), the shopping malls business subsidiary of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based real estate giant Emaar Properties, has appointed an Indian as the head of its retail subsidiary. Suresh Bhatia has been named the CEO of Emaar Retail, according to a company statement.

‘Suresh Bhatia brings to EMG over two decades of experience working in the Middle East and India retail sector in operations, merchandising, advertising and marketing of leading fashion brands,’ EMG chief executive Jim Badour said in the statement.

‘His depth and understanding in brand development and franchising will drive EMG’s expansion in its key markets,’ he added.

Bhatia will be responsible for developing a new portfolio of brands in key growth markets and will also work towards new alliances, joint ventures, franchises and licences for the mall developments of EMG.