01 June 2017, India:
Bangalore-based online furniture and home decor brand Urban Ladder has appointed Jaipal Singal as its Chief Financial Officer as per the report by ET.
At Urban Ladder, Singal will take up the mantle of improving the company’s profitability and build a strong accounting function to streamline its corporate governance standards. Singal will be driving strategies for financial efficiencies as the company looks to beef up margins.
“We are very excited to have Jaipal on board at a time when we have made a strategic shift from being an e-commerce company to a retail brand. His vast experience in the retail sector will support the organisation in working towards our growth goals, as well as leading the charge to improve our profitability, and setting high standards for corporate governance.” said Ashish Goel, CEO and Co-founder, Urban Ladder.
Urban Ladder offers a unique selection of stylish, contemporary, and chic furniture online. The online furniture range includes sofas, beds, dining tables, TV units, wardrobes, dressing tables, and lots more.
Urban Ladder has been struggling to keep its top-level management intact. The company has seen multiple exits in last 3 months. Singal previously served Arvind fashion brands as CFO and has also worked with Mahindra Retail Pvt.Ltd and Marks and Spencer.
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