Bata India taps Nike's Sanjay Rao as CEO; MD role from October 2026
Bata India has named Sanjay Rao CEO effective August 24, with the MD title transitioning from incumbent Gunjan Shah on October 1, 2026, through August 23, 2031. Rao arrives from Nike, having previously launched Zara India for Inditex with Tata and led Guess, signaling a brand-led playbook for Bata's next chapter.
Bata India appointed Sanjay Rao as CEO effective August 24, and MD from October 1, 2026, succeeding Gunjan Shah. Rao joins from Nike, with prior stints at Inditex (launching Zara India with Tata) and Guess.