Shailendra Katyal takes over Lenovo’s e-commerce division

MUMBAI, INDIA: Lenovo, the world’s largest PC maker has promoted Shailendra Katyal as Director, E-commerce, Strategy and Analytics.

He was earlier, Head, Home & Small Business Unit, Lenovo India & South Asia.

In his new role, he will own strategy and execution for e-tail as well as Lenovo’s own online store. He will report to Rahul Agarwal, Managing Director, Lenovo India.

With E-commerce becoming the fastest growing route to market to reach consumers, Lenovo is focusing on an end-to-end approach to increase its presence in the e-tail segment as well grow its own e-commerce play, Lenovo.com.

Announcing the appointment, Agarwal, said, “Shailendra has a proven track record and has contributed immensely to the company’s success in India. The Home & Small Business (HSB) has seen significant growth under his leadership. Lenovo is diversifying dramatically to emerge as a technology leader and in the journey, Shailendra will work closely with me to identify key areas of growth and build capabilities for sustained market leadership.”