<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Bata Group announced the appointment of Panos Mytaros as the new Global CEO, succeeding Sandeep Kataria as part of its succession plan.</li><li>Sandeep Kataria, the first Indian to head the Switzerland-based footwear major, resigned as the Global CEO.</li><li>Kataria had joined Bata in 2017 and led the India operations before taking on the Global CEO role.</li><li>Under Kataria's leadership, Bata accelerated its digital agenda, expanded into new markets, and modernized business practices.</li><li>Bata expressed its thanks to Kataria for his significant period of transformation during the global pandemic.</li><li>Panos Mytaros, with over 30 years of experience in the footwear and leather industry, will assume the CEO position from September 15, 2025.</li><li>Mytaros previously held senior positions at ECCO and was the CEO from 2021 to 2024.</li><li>Graham Allan, Chairman of Bata Group, praised Mytaros for his industry knowledge and brand building experience.</li><li>Bata, a leading shoe brand in India with over 1,900 stores, sees Mytaros as the ideal candidate for its next phase of growth.</li></ul>

Bata Group Global CEO Sandeep Kataria Resigns, Panos Mytaros To Succeed

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