Bata India Names Sanjay Rao as Managing Director and CEO Effective August 2026
Bata India has appointed Sanjay Rao as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 24, 2026, succeeding Gunjan Shah after his five-year tenure. Rao brings over 20 years of retail and consumer leadership experience across India, South Asia, China, and Europe, including senior roles at Nike, Inditex, and Guess. Bata Group highlights India as a key growth market, with Rao expected to strengthen consumer relevance and product offerings to drive expansion.