Ajay Nassa

Consultancy | Advisory | NED @ Various Companies

About

Visionary, strategic and operational retail Executive leader with vast general management and international experience.A demonstrated track history of proven results in restructuring and growth driven organisations. Strong balance sheet and P&L financial acumen. Skilled in Executive management, turnaround and growth covering Ecommerce, retail & wholesale management (omnichannel).

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Skill

Strategic Initiatives, Commercial Management, Growth Strategies, Consumer Branding, International Growth, General Management, Analytical Skills, Customer Retention, Go-to-Market Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership, International Expansion, B2B Commerce, Online Marketplace, Category Management, Brand Partnerships, B2C, Financial Oversight, International Development, Budget Forecasting, Google Analytics

Experience

Consultancy | Advisory | NED

Various Companies

2024-5 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Working with founders, boards and leaders; providing commercial growth, digital transformation, and interim leadership across start up, turnaround and high-growth retail and lifestyle brands. Covering market-entry and channel strategies for UK and international growth across B2C/D2C retail & ecommerce (Omnichannel), wholesale, marketplace, and licensing / POD models.

CEO

Virgin Megastore Saudi Arabia

2021-8 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Greater London

Founded in 1976 by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group, now primarily trading in Middle East and North Africa, under a franchise model. The original UK chain was sold and rebranded as Zavvi. Virgin Megastores evolved beyond just selling entertainment products to become a consumer lifestyle destination. Today, Virgin Megastores offer a wide range of products, including movies, music, books, gaming, electronics, fashion & beauty and more, as well as entertainment services

Managing Director

EMP Merchandising Handelsgesellschaft mbH

2017-1 - 2021-8 · 4 yrs 8 mos

London, United Kingdom

Founded in 1986, EMP is Europe’s largest online retailer for officially licensed and own branded music, movie, TV and gaming fashion apparel & merchandise, with a growing range of over 25,000 items available – including more than 3,000 exclusive items unavailable anywhere else in Europe!

Ecommerce Director

Blue Inc

2013-7 - 2016-12 · 3 yrs 6 mos

London, United Kingdom

DRAPERS - "Best Use Of Mobile" 2015 - FINALIST Blue Inc is a UK-based fashion retailer specialising in menswear, womenswear, and boyswear, known for offering affordable, stylish clothing. Founded in 1912, it rebranded as Blue Inc in 1997 to target younger, fashion-conscious consumers. The company has expanded to over 200 stores, both in the UK and internationally. In 2013, Blue Inc was listed in the Sunday Times Fast Track 100.

Head of Ecommerce

Little Mistress

2011-11 - 2013-6 · 1 yr 8 mos

London, United Kingdom

PAYPAL ETAIL AWARDS - "Best Pure-play Etailer - Small" 2013 - FINALIST DRAPERS - "Young fashion brand of the year" 2012 - WINNER Little Mistress is a multi-award-winning fashion brand, founded in London in 2010, creating affordable luxury designed to make women feel confident and effortlessly stylish.

Head of Multi-channel

Elvi

2010-1 - 2011-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

London, United Kingdom

A plus size womenswear Dutch brand launched in the 1940s, Elvi was bought by womenswear chain Country Casuals and introduced to the UK in 1993. At its peak in 2006 it had 30 UK stores, including a New Bond Street flagship, and 70 department store concessions and a mail order channel.