Cenomi, Saudi Arabia’s largest vertically integrated retail and lifestyle ecosystem, has appointed three new chief technology and information officers dedicated to the implementation of world-class digital technology infrastructure. The appointment of three new CTIOs at Cenomi Group, Cenomi Centers and Cenomi Retail, further emphasizes the company’s commitment to adopting best-in-class technology to deliver next-generation omni-channel retail and lifestyle experiences.
Binoo Joseph joins as CTIO of Cenomi Group, Lijo Kankapadan as CTIO, Cenomi Centers, with Sunil Nair taking on the role of CTIO for Cenomi Retail. The appointments further bolster the company’s continued drive to enable a new era of retail, shopping and entertainment for the Kingdom, supported by strong, innovative digital and technology infrastructure.
The company has ambitious plans to develop and implement a world-class omni-channel presence in Saudi Arabia. At the heart of this lies the upcoming launch of the Cenomi e-commerce marketplace. The 100-strong team behind Cenomi.com is expected to double this year, helping deliver an entirely new online shopping experience for Saudi consumers, with access to some of the world’s most-loved brands, offering in-country fulfillment and delivery services.
“A core pillar of success for our organization is the strength and scale of our digital infrastructure and appetite to enable transformation through a digital-first business strategy,” said Mohamad Mourad, CEO and managing director, Cenomi Group.
Mourad’s own career is steeped in technology, having spent a significant part of his career in technology companies, including in Silicon Valley. “It has always been clear to me that investment in world-class digital infrastructure and technology is a non-negotiable, integral area of focus for Cenomi. It will underpin our journey in 2023 and beyond — not only through the launch of Cenomi.com, but also by providing next-level customer service and experience through a seamless digitized consumer journey. I look forward to working closely with Binoo, Lijo and Sunil to drive this integral part of our business strategy,” he added.
Joseph joins Cenomi Group with more than 20 years of multinational experience as a technology, product and engineering leader. He has led teams and projects across India, the UK, the US, Europe, China, Singapore and the Middle East in companies such as Tesco, Wipro and Damac Properties, and most recently as CTIO of Emaar Group.
Kankapadan, who is joining Cenomi Centers, has been transforming organizations through digital innovation for more than 25 years. He brings strong expertise in developing new capabilities, enhancing customer experience and developing high-performance teams to deliver holistic digital journeys, most recently as technology leader — business verticals (malls, hospitality and entertainment) with Emaar Group.
Nair brings close to three decades of experience to his role with Cenomi Retail. As a global digital and technology transformation strategist, he has held diverse strategic and operational leadership roles with multinational organizations. He joins Cenomi Retail from his position as group chief information officer with GMG, a global well-being retailer and distributor.
