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Anil Garg joins Lumata as MD
MUMBAI: Lumata, a global provider of mobile marketing, advertising and loyalty technology, has appointed Anil Garg as the MD of its Indian operations.
Garg joins in from SatMetrix Systems, where he served as GM of India. At Lumata, he takes over from Amit Dey.
In his new role, Garg will be responsible for accelerating Lumata‘s existing, and fast growing presence in India, the company said.
Lumata CEO Tom Enraght-Moony said, “Anil brings a wealth of experience to Lumata as the company works to establish market leadership in India. I‘m delighted to have secured such a seasoned professional to head up the operation.”
“The Indian market represents has enormous potential for growth, combine that with a great team and a solid customer base and the opportunity to join Lumata was too great to miss,” Garg added.
Garg comes in with over 30 years of experience, out of which he has spent 20 years in growing businesses globally.
Prior to SatMetrix, he has also worked with companies like CSC, SherpaZ, AristaServe Corporation and AT&T Wireless.
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Shoppers Stop elevates Biju Kassim as GSS Beauty CEO
Move comes as GSS Beauty scales global brand partnerships in India.
MUMBAI: From store shelves to global shelves, the beauty game is getting a sharper makeover. Shoppers Stop has elevated Biju Kassim as managing director and chief executive officer of Global SS Beauty Brands Limited (GSSBB), signalling a stronger push into the premium beauty segment. The move builds on Kassim’s role in setting up GSSBB, a wholly owned subsidiary that has quickly positioned itself as a fast-growing distribution platform for global beauty brands in India. The unit has been central to Shoppers Stop’s ambition of expanding its footprint in the high-margin beauty and luxury categories.
Chairman Nirvik Singh noted that Kassim’s experience across the beauty ecosystem and his understanding of premium and luxury consumers would help steer the next phase of growth. The focus, he indicated, will be on sharpening the company’s beauty portfolio and scaling partnerships with international brands.
Kassim, for his part, steps into the role at a time when India’s premium beauty market is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by rising consumer aspirations and increased access to global labels. He highlighted that GSSBB will remain a key strategic pillar, with an emphasis on expanding brand partnerships, enhancing consumer experiences and driving growth across markets.
As global beauty brands continue to eye India as a high-growth destination, Shoppers Stop’s bet is clear: owning not just the shelf, but the entire beauty ecosystem behind it.
