Syama Nair
About Syama Nair
Syama Nair serves as the Head of Travel Retail for IMEA at Brown-Forman, bringing over 13 years of experience from Diageo and a background in commerce from Mumbai University. He has a proven track record in managing significant customer bases and overseeing various aspects of brand performance and sales.
Work at Brown-Forman
Syama Nair has been serving as the Head of Travel Retail, IMEA at Brown-Forman since 2021. In this role, Nair oversees travel retail operations across the IMEA region, focusing on brand performance and sales strategies. His experience in managing significant customer bases and understanding market dynamics contributes to the company's growth in the travel retail sector.
Previous Experience at Godiva Chocolatier
Before joining Brown-Forman, Syama Nair worked at Godiva Chocolatier as the Travel Retail Manager for the Middle East & Africa from 2019 to 2020. Based in Dubai, he was responsible for managing travel retail operations and developing strategies to enhance brand visibility and sales in the region.
Career at Diageo
Syama Nair has extensive experience at Diageo, where he held various roles over 13 years. His positions included Commercial Effectiveness Manager, Sales Support Manager for Gulf & North Africa, and Account Manager for Gulf & Levant. Throughout his tenure, he managed P&L aspects, brand performance, and sales targets while developing relationships with key travel retail operators.
Education and Expertise
Syama Nair earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Mumbai University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in travel retail and brand management, equipping him with the skills necessary for effective leadership in the industry.
Industry Relationships and Joint Business Planning
Nair has developed strong relationships with key travel retail operators, including Dubai Duty Free, Qatar Duty Free, and Beirut Duty Free. He has led Joint Business Planning initiatives, emphasizing capability building and strategic partnerships to enhance business performance in the travel retail market.