A professional headshot of Sona Rai Aggarwal, the new Managing Director, Head of Retail Sales and Strategy for APAC at Cushman & Wakefield.
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Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Sona Rai Aggarwal as Managing Director, Head of Retail Sales and Strategy for APAC

Cushman & Wakefield appointed Sona Rai Aggarwal as the Managing Director, Head of Retail Sales and Strategy for the Asia-Pacific region. Ms. Sona has over two decades of experience in the retail industry across the US and APAC region, making her an ideal fit for this role.

She has worked with Macy’s, Saks Fifth Ave, Victoria’s Secret & Co., Ann Taylor,F J Benjamin, DFS Group Limited, Valiram, and Laser Clinics Australia. With decades of experience, she has led cross-border teams and has managed 1,300+ employees. Ms. Sona is a seasoned expert with firsthand retail insights and has developed strategies that have helped the companies to grow.

“Sona brings a unique perspective, having worked on the client side with some of the world’s top retail brands. With experience across the US and APAC, she’s led businesses spanning Apparel, Beauty, Healthcare, Watches, and Home Furnishings—and successfully opened and operated over 200 stores in the APAC region over the past 15 years,” the company announced on LinkedIn.

Anshul Jain, CEO of India, SEA & APAC Tenant Representation at Cushman & Wakefield, expressed, “Her vast experience and leadership in the retail sector will be instrumental in deepening client partnerships as well as driving and unlocking new growth opportunities for our retail business across the region.”