People based in United Arab Emirates

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Mr Mohamed Anish Poovamparambil Mr. Anish has served as the Group Chief Information Officer of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Group Chief Information Officer for Lulu Group from August 2022 until June 2024. Mr. Anish is responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies to support business goals, managing retail technology solutions, and driving the Group’s digital transformation. He first joined Lulu Group in 2005 as a Junior Software Developer and previously served as the Deputy Group IT Manager.
Mr Nandakumar Vijayappan Mr. Nandakumar V has served as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Director of Marketing and Communications for Lulu Group from 2020 until June 2024. Mr. Nandakumar first joined Lulu Group in 2001 as an Advertising Coordinator. He also served as the Group’s Chief Communications Officer from 2012 to 2020 and as Manager of Advertising & Promotions from 2006 to 2012.
Mr Abdu Rasak Chuzhiyangatel Paliyath Mr. Abdu Rasak has served as the Director of HR of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Director of HR for Lulu Group from 2014 until June 2024. Mr. Rasak is responsible for forecasting staffing needs, succession planning, addressing employee grievances, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and designing competitive compensation packages and benefits programs. He first joined Lulu Group in 1993.
Mr Shabu Puthiyaveettil Abdul Majeed Mr. Shabu Abdul Majeed has served as the Director of Global Operations of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Director of Retail Operations for Lulu Group from March 2013 until June 2024. Mr. Shabu is responsible for overseeing strategic planning and global operations, including supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, quality assurance, and retail operations at the group level. He first joined Lulu Group in 1996.
Mr Santhoshkumar Raghavan Pillai Mr. Santhoshkumar Raghavan Pillai has served as the Director – Accounts & Control of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, Mr. Santhosh served as the Director – Internal Audit for the Lulu Group from January 2021 until June 2024. Mr. Santhosh is in-charge of the Accounts and Control function and is responsible for managing and ensuring timely and accurate preparation and reporting of the accounts on quarterly and annual basis in compliance with relevant reporting requirements, analysing and reporting on the operational and financial performance on a periodic basis, driving and overseeing the development of the financial plans, budgets and forecasts, driving the tax compliance and planning, and managing the financial risk registers and the internal controls over financial reporting. He is also responsible for designing, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures consistent with the standards and to ensure statutory compliance. Mr. Santhosh first joined the Lulu Group in 2001 as an Internal Auditor.
Mr Parameswaran Nampoothiri Mr. Parameswaran Nampoothiri has served as the Director of Finance of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Finance Director for Lulu Group from May 2016 to June 2024. Mr. Nampoothiri is responsible for managing the Group’s financial risks in line with its strategy, including overseeing the hedging policy, managing working capital and investment-related funding requirements, and ensuring adequate headroom in financial facilities. He also maintains strong relationships with financial institutions across various geographies, negotiates optimal banking facilities, monitors and reports banking covenants, and ensures proper accounting for treasury, investing activities, and cash flow matters. Mr. Nampoothiri first joined Lulu Group in 2001.
Mr Mohamed Althaf Musliam Veetil Mohamed Mr. Mohamed Althaf has served as the Group Director of Global Operations & Chief Sustainability Officer of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Regional Director for Qatar at Lulu Group from 2006 until June 2024. Mr. Althaf oversees the export and distribution operations in the USA, UK, Canada, Italy, Spain, and Australia. He first joined the Lulu Group in 2001 as Head of Operations for Qatar.
Mr Salim Musalim Veettil Aboo Mr. Salim has served as the Group Director of Global Operations for Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Director of Global Operations for Lulu Group from 2012 until June 2024. Mr. Salim oversees the global operations and leads the fast-moving consumer goods and fruits and vegetables segments. He has also led the operations in Dubai, the Northern Emirates, and Far-East countries and played a key role in opening sourcing offices around the world. Mr. Salim first joined the Lulu Group in 1989 as the Business Development Manager for the Group’s UAE operations.
Mr Prasad Kallingal Kuttappan Mr. Prasad KK has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Lulu Retail since July 2024. Previously, he was the Director of Audit for the Lulu Group from May 2016 until June 2024. Mr. Prasad is responsible for supporting the development of the strategies by providing financial and operational insights, assisting the Chief Executive Officer in setting revenue and profitability targets, obtaining approval for the budget, and approving and presenting the performance analysis to the Chief Executive Officer and Board. He also oversees the approval of quarterly and annual financial statements and supports the establishment of the risk management framework. Additionally, he provides the necessary information, insights, and guidance to effectively operate the business while identifying and addressing the financial impact of strategic decisions and initiatives. Mr. Prasad first joined the Lulu Group in 1998.
Ms Reed Hamad Khamis Al-Sheryani Al-Dhaheri Ms. Reed Hamad Khamis Al-Sheryani Al-Dhaheri has served as an Independent Director of Lulu Retail since July 2024. She is the Chairwoman of the UAE Women’s Electronic Sports Federation Committee (since 2022), a Partner and Board Member of Reed Law Firm and Legal Consultations (since 2012), a Board Member at Mada’in (since 2007), and the First Vice President of the International Arab Federation for Women’s Electronic Sports (since June 2022). Previously, Ms. Al-Dhaheri was a member of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (from 2014 to 2022) and the Chairwoman of multiple committees within the Chamber.
Mr Gil Adoteye Adotevi-Akue Mr. Gil Adotevi has served as a Non-Executive Director of Lulu Retail since July 2024. He has also been a Director on the Selling Shareholder’s Board since January 2024. Mr. Adotevi has been the Chief Investment Officer at ADQ since January 2020, where he oversees portfolio management, including investments, joint ventures, and restructuring efforts in the food & agriculture, transport & logistics, financial services, tourism, entertainment, and real estate sectors.
Mr Abdul Saleem Valiyakath Ibrahimkutty Mr. Saleem VI is the Director and Chief Operating & Strategy Officer of Lulu and serves on the boards of several group companies. He joined Lulu Group in 1986 and has held various positions, including serving as Chief Operating Officer of Lulu Group until June 2024.
Mr Nidhin Jose Mr. Nidhin Jose is Director of Investor Relations at Lulu Retail Holdings PLC.
Mr Abdlaziz Abdulatef Mr Abdlaziz Abdulatef is Board Member at Takaful Emarat Insurance PSC
Mr Ahmed Ali Mohamed Ali Al Shamsi Mr. Ahmed Ali Mohamed Ali Al Shamsi is Board Member at EMSTEEL Building Materials PJSC.
Mr Gary Hodgson Mr. Gary Hodgson is Board Secretary at Space42 PLC.
Mr Usman Saeed Mr. Usman Saeed is Head of Investor Relations at ADNH Catering plc.
Mr Evan Hooper Mr. Evan Hooper is Procurement and Supply Chain Director at ADNH Catering plc.
Ms Catherine Leach Ms. Catherine Leach is Client Relationship Director at ADNH Catering plc.
Ms Pamela Di Benedetto Ms. Pamela Di Benedetto is General Counsel at ADNH Catering plc.