Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as its new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), according to reports from The Economic Times and Business Line. The appointments comes as the company brings in new leadership for its India operations.
Both outlets state that Rao joins Bata India from Nike, where he most recently served as Senior Director, Nike Retail. In that role, he oversees operations across the France and Benelux markets, Business Line notes, describing his responsibilities within Nike’s retail business.
The reports agree on the key elements of the transition: Rao’s name, his appointment as CEO and MD of Bata India, and his prior experience at Nike in senior leadership for retail. Details on his start date, contract terms, and any broader organizational changes are not provided in the shared excerpts. The announcements focus primarily on his background and the leadership change at Bata India.
