Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Nigel Blunt as Managing Partner for the EMEA Retail Strategic Initiatives Consulting Practice, marking a significant leadership move as the retail industry undergoes rapid technology-led transformation.

In his new role, Nigel Blunt will work closely with retail leaders across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, shaping large-scale strategic initiatives focused on enterprise transformation. His mandate includes enabling intelligent, data-driven retail organisations by modernising value chains and unlocking growth through automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced decision-making capabilities.

With extensive experience leading transformation journeys and driving retail innovation globally, Nigel brings deep expertise in helping organisations create value across end-to-end operations, from merchandising and marketing to supply chain, store operations, and digital customer experiences. His appointment reflects TCS’s continued focus on strengthening advisory and consulting leadership to support retailers navigating structural change and competitive disruption.

Industry leaders note that the retail sector is at a pivotal inflection point, where long-term success will depend on bold strategies, empowered teams, and technology-led reinvention. Strategic consulting leadership roles such as this are increasingly critical in aligning business vision with scalable digital execution.

Nigel Blunt’s appointment reinforces TCS’s commitment to partnering with retailers to build resilient, future-ready business models across global markets.

CXO TechBOT wishes Nigel Blunt great success in his new role at Tata Consultancy Services