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Shamlal Ahamed
Managing Director – International Operations
2008 – Present
18 years (current)
Key Decisions & Impact
Oversees the global international footprint of Malabar Gold & Diamonds outside India. Directed the aggressive expansion across the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain) and spearheaded entry into the United States (Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey), the United Kingdom (London), Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Legacy
Built Malabar's international retail network into a + export and overseas business, cultivating customer loyalty across the global Indian diaspora while penetrating local multi-ethnic consumer demographics.