Walmart India COO Devendra Chawla has resigned after a 15- month stint in the company, said senior executives. The reason of his departure is still unknown.
Chawla had joined Walmart after leading the business of Future Consumer as CEO for almost three years at the Future Group. He also worked as the Future Group President for food, FMCG and brands. He has also worked in companies like Reliance Retail, The Coca-Cola Company and Asian Paints.
Sameer Aggarwal, executive vice president, chief strategy and administrative officer of the American retail giant’s Indian arm, is likely to take over Chawla’s role, sources said.
At Walmart, Chawla was responsible for merchandising, marketing, procurement and omni-channel. He was also a director on the board, as per filings available from the Registrar of Companies. Chawla’s next career move could not be ascertained.
Walmart India owns and operates 23 ‘Best Price Modern Wholesale’ stores in India and two fulfilment centres. It has plans to add 50 new stores over the next 4-5 years
