Landmark Group has appointed Shashi Gumma as the managing director and chief executive officer of SPAR Hypermarket. Gumma brings over 25 years of experience in retail, having previously served as chief operating officer at Metro Wholesale India and CEO of More Supermarkets.
“SPAR has a strong brand image and recognition in the markets that it operates. It has a rich heritage, strong experience in the Indian grocery market, and a passionate team of professionals in India. I am very keen and eager to build SPAR into a network that provides a great experience to shoppers and creates strong patronage with them,” Shashi Gumma said.
Gumma will oversee SPAR Hypermarket, a division of Landmark Group, which operates 23 stores in 10 cities across India. SPAR is part of Landmark Group’s portfolio, which includes several retail and hospitality brands and operates across various international markets.
Landmark Group, established in Bahrain and now headquartered in Dubai, operates over 2,200 retail stores and more than 160 leisure and hospitality outlets worldwide. The Group entered the Indian market in 1999 and has since expanded its presence with multiple retail formats.