SHANGHAI, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Management consulting firm Kurt Salmon is pleased to welcome Karin Shenkar as a partner in its Retail and Consumer Products Group.
Ms. Shenkar, who will be based out of the firm's Shanghai office, has more than 15 years of experience in the retail industry, with deep expertise in new market entry, G&A improvement, organizational redesign, process improvement, labor optimization and store operations.
"In such a competitive retail environment, it's essential that retailers' operations and processes are effective and efficient and that they are comprehensively assessing new potential international markets," Ms. Shenkar said. "At Kurt Salmon, I look forward to helping my clients navigate this constantly changing climate to improve performance and better position themselves for future growth."
Ms. Shenkar joins Kurt Salmon from Retail Resources Consulting, where she supported leading international brands in developing expansion strategies into China, the U.S. and Canada. She was also on the Retail Advisory Team at PricewaterhouseCoopers and has worked within the industry for brands such as Roots, Esprit and Gap.
"We're very excited that Karin is joining our team," said Rick Keller, head of the Retail and Consumer Products Group in China. "Her deep industry expertise makes her a perfect fit for the role. She will help our clients improve their operations, strengthen their organizations and develop overall strategies for growth."
About Kurt Salmon
For over 75 years, Kurt Salmon has been the trusted advisor to leaders of the retail and consumer products sector. Our history centers on unparalleled industry specialization, through which we have earned the privilege of working with 30 of the world's top 50 -- and all of the top five -- retailers, global and specialty brands, and top-tier suppliers and vendors. From strategy to operations management and supply chain services, we deliver measurable results for our clients. Learn more at www.kurtsalmon.com.
