Bata appoints Sandeep Kataria as global CEO

Footwear giant Bata Shoe Organization on Monday announced the appointment of Sandeep Kataria as the company's Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. 

Kataria takes over from Alexis Nasard who was in the role for almost five years. With this appointment, Kataria also becomes the first Indian to be elevated to the global role at Bata. 

With this, Kataria becomes the first Indian to be elevated to the global role of the of Bata. He takes over from Alexis Nasard, who is stepping down after almost five years in the role.

Previously, Kataria was the CEO of Bata India. Having almost 24 years of experience, Kataria has also worked with companies like Unilever, Yum Brands and Vodafone in both India and Europe before he joined Bata India in 2017 as CEO.