B. S. Nagesh | |
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Born |
Bangalore, Karnataka, India | 12 April 1959
Alma mater | Benaras Hindu University [1] |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | Founder of the Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India |
Spouse | Shailaja Nagesh |
Children | 2 |
B. S. Nagesh (born 12 April 1959) is an Indian businessman and the founder of the Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN). [2] He is the chairman of the department store chain Shoppers Stop, having been with the company since its inception in 1991. [3] He has been the guiding force since the opening of the first store in Andheri, Mumbai, and the chain now has 74 stores in 35 cities across India. [4]
Commencing his career in 1982 with Blow Plast Ltd - the manufacturers of VIP luggage and Leo toys, 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 on to be the managing director and CEO of Shoppers Stop from 1997 to 2009. He is the chairman at Shoppers Stop. [5] [6] Nagesh is the chairman of Retailers Association of India. [7]
B. S. Nagesh | |
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Born |
Bangalore, Karnataka, India | 12 April 1959
Alma mater | Benaras Hindu University [1] |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | Founder of the Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India |
Spouse | Shailaja Nagesh |
Children | 2 |
B. S. Nagesh (born 12 April 1959) is an Indian businessman and the founder of the Trust for Retailers and Retail Associates of India (TRRAIN). [2] He is the chairman of the department store chain Shoppers Stop, having been with the company since its inception in 1991. [3] He has been the guiding force since the opening of the first store in Andheri, Mumbai, and the chain now has 74 stores in 35 cities across India. [4]
Commencing his career in 1982 with Blow Plast Ltd - the manufacturers of VIP luggage and Leo toys, 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 on to be the managing director and CEO of Shoppers Stop from 1997 to 2009. He is the chairman at Shoppers Stop. [5] [6] Nagesh is the chairman of Retailers Association of India. [7]