As well as being a global brand, we are still a private family business, run by a passionate multicultural leadership team.
As well as being a global brand, we are still a private family business, run by a passionate multicultural leadership team.
Mr. Alexis Nasard has been Chief Executive Officer at Bata since April 2016. Previously with Heineken, Mr. Nasard has covered a broad range of leadership roles such as Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of Europe.
Mr. Nasard also worked for 17 year with Procter and Gamble (P&G) in Senior Management roles. His last assignment was General Manager of the Personal Care business for Central, Eastern Europe, the Middle-East and Africa at Procter and Gamble. Mr. Nasard holds an MBA degree from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, USA and an MS and BS degree in Civil Engineering from the Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
Alberto Toni joined Bata as Chief Financial Officer in 2016; he is responsible of all aspects of finance management for the company globally.
Alberto Toni joined Bata as Chief Financial Officer in 2016; he is responsible of all aspects of finance management for the company globally.
Previously, Mr Toni was Chief Financial Officer at Deoleo, world leader in the production and commercialization of the oil of olive. Prior to Deoleo, Mr. Toni has worked 17 years for Heineken fulfilling various senior finance roles internationally. Mr. Toni holds a degree in economics from the Università Cattolica of Milano and he is also a chartered accountant and certified tax advisor.
Luc Valentin joined Bata in December 2018; his career spans over 21 years of experience in HR and Business positions in leading groups with broad international responsibilities
Luc Valentin joined Bata in December 2018; his career spans over 21 years of experience in HR and Business positions in leading groups with broad international responsibilities
Joining Bata in 1998, Davide has over 25 years hands-on experience providing guidance and leadership to senior and middle management within the company.
Joining Bata in 1998, Davide has over 25 years hands-on experience providing guidance and leadership to senior and middle management within the company.
His broad experience includes organizational development, employee relations, talent acquisition and development. Before this current role as Chief of Staff, Davide was Chief People Officer for Bata, where he led a number of HR initiatives including policy design, compensation, recruiting, training and benefits administration. Prior to joining Bata, Davide worked as HR manager for Carrefour Italy.
Saadi joined Bata as Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2018, after a long career that spans over international brands of the Fashion industry such as Foot Locker or Levi Strauss.
Saadi joined Bata as Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2018, after a long career that spans over international brands of the Fashion industry such as Foot Locker or Levi Strauss.
Arun Chandra Mohan leads Bata's global digital agenda as well as global Merchandising functions.
Arun Chandra Mohan leads Bata's global digital agenda as well as global Merchandising functions.
In the digital agenda, Arun leads Bata's Omni-channel retail transformation, data analytics, and CRM. In the Merchandising agenda, Arun is responsible for assortment & pricing strategy and execution globally. Prior to joining Bata, Arun was Founder & CEO of Jabong.com, a leading multi-brand fashion e-commerce platform in India. He also worked as a Venture Partner with Rocket Internet and as a Consultant with IDC. Arun has lived and worked extensively across Asia, Europe, & Middle East. Arun has an MBA from INSEAD.
Roberto Longo’s career spans 40 years across different continents with Bata Shoe Organisation.
Roberto Longo’s career spans 40 years across different continents with Bata Shoe Organisation.
Longo joined the firm in 1976 at Bata Italy and has been successful across many diverse areas, including Retail, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Products, Logistics, Imports, and Marketing.
He worked with the late CEO Mr T.J. Bata in Toronto Canada, as Vice President Retail developing many worldwide common initiatives, corporate campaigns, merchandising and operation training courses, and global sales incentives. He was subsequently tasked with the overall responsibility of SEA countries as a Group Managing Director of Bata International Group East. Longo was made European President in 2005, and President of Latin America in 2008. Longo was reappointed as the European President in 2010, introducing new store concepts and creating synergies among the European operations. Previously, as the President of Customer Service, based in Lausanne, he spearheaded the new Bata Club, enhanced the Merchandising & Store operations processes, and initiated Global Sales Incentives. In 2016, Longo was made the President of Asia Pacific business, overseeing the entire business operations of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand. Recently, Longo has expanded his portfolio which includes Pakistan.
Mr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan leads the high growth ‘Asia South’ region in the capacity of President, Bata Shoe Organisation (BSO).
Mr. Rajeev Gopalakrishnan leads the high growth ‘Asia South’ region in the capacity of President, Bata Shoe Organisation (BSO).
A Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala, his successful run at Bata started over 26 years ago and covered many key roles in almost every part of the world. This rich experience and passion for his work has benefitted not only the company but also the industry at large. Testament to his numerous contributions are various prestigious honours conferred upon him like the ‘EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015’ and‘India’s Most Trusted CEO 2017’ by World Consulting & Research Corporation (WCRC). A self-driven professional, Mr. Gopalakrishnan has taken Bata India on a high growth trajectory. With his strategic bent of mind and ability to spot opportunities, he has articulated and percolated a vision to make Bata India as the most admired name in branded footwear and accessories Industry. He believes in people and focuses on building relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization
Alberto Errico leads Bata Africa region as President, doubling up as Country Manager for Bata Kenya since Dec 2016.
Alberto Errico leads Bata Africa region as President, doubling up as Country Manager for Bata Kenya since Dec 2016.
He is responsible for driving business in the African continent by being innovative in business ideas that has led to positive business growth, modernization of manufacturing processes that has ended placing the companies in an advantageous competitive positions. A graduate in Economics and Post Degree Course in “Marketing Management Consumer Markets, Mr. Errico has extensive experience in Management, Marketing and Retailing with leading national and international organizations in Italy and in Asia Pacific where he operated since 1996 before moving to Kenya in January 2013 as Managing Director. Mr. Errico has had a long and illustrious career with Bata Shoe Organization, spanning for a period of over 20 years, serving in various executive capacities and positions in different countries in the world where Bata Group operates in. Mr. Errico serves on the Board of Directors in the African Bata Companies.
Justo Fuentes F. born in San Fernando, Chile 54 years ago. Started his Bata Shoe Organisation career in August 8th, 1988.
Justo Fuentes F. born in San Fernando, Chile 54 years ago. Started his Bata Shoe Organisation career in August 8th, 1988.
Mr Fuentes is the President Bata LatAm, covering Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Mexico. Companies in Latam include the retail network of over 800 stores, huge wholesale business, direct sales and digital.
Bata LatAm manage 3 big factories in Mexico, Colombia and Bolivia. Major projects under developing now manage by Justo are: Bata Merchandise System Oracle, Logistics Investments in Latam Companies, Warehouse Management System Logfire implementing in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia, Oracle POS for all stores across Latam, to move our business to Omnichannel. Responsible too for BG Inc, Bata Industrials Latam, Logistics Latam, Retail Efficiency, BataClub Latam, North Star Branding, Retail concept Bubblegummers and Weinbrenner, Regional Latam Sourcing, and Store Design.
Previously was Group Managing Director Asia based in Singapore, including China Footwear Services and Shoe Innovation Center Asia, Bubblegummers Latam Director, Company Manager Colombia, Retail Manager Chile, General Manager Sparta, are included between several positions executed during his career in BSO. JF has University degree in Business Administration, with International marketing specialization. Too develop courses as Corporative Finances, Retail Management. In Bata Shoe Organization attended Advanco Course, Senior Management course, IMD breakthrough for Senior Executives program.
Mr Claudio Alessi career spans 30 years across different continents with Bata.
Mr Claudio Alessi career spans 30 years across different continents with Bata.
