Nourishing Communities, Empowering Lives
From a small store in Riyadh, Panda has become the largest retailer in Saudi Arabia.
By the year 2001, Panda had accomplished unprecedented financial growth and exceeded their target market capitalisation with SAR 8 billion.
Today, Panda holds the largest retail market share in Saudi Arabia.
Founded in Saudi Arabia in 1978, Panda has grown to become one of the leading organisations in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector. Panda Retail Company is a subsidiary of the Savola Group, a prominent conglomerate in the Saudi Arabian market. With its strong foundation and diverse business interests, The Savola Group provides Panda with the resources and support needed to continue its growth and success. They operate two types of stores: Hyper Panda, their larger flagship stores, and Panda Supermarkets, offering a more convenient shopping experience.
From a small store in Riyadh, Panda has
become the largest retailer in Saudi Arabia.
become the largest retailer in Saudi Arabia.
Founded in Saudi Arabia in 1978, Panda has grown to become one of the leading organisations in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector. Panda Retail Company is a subsidiary of the Savola Group, a prominent conglomerate in the Saudi Arabian market. With its strong foundation and diverse business interests, The Savola Group provides Panda with the resources and support needed to continue its growth and success. They operate two types of stores: Hyper Panda, their larger flagship stores, and Panda Supermarkets, offering a more convenient shopping experience.
By the year 2001, Panda had accomplished unprecedented financial growth and exceeded their target market capitalisation with SAR 8 billion.
Today, Panda holds the largest retail market share in Saudi Arabia.
From a small store in Riyadh, Panda has become the largest retailer in Saudi Arabia.
Founded in Saudi Arabia in 1978, Panda has grown to become one of the leading organisations in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector. Panda Retail Company is a subsidiary of the Savola Group, a prominent conglomerate in the Saudi Arabian market. With its strong foundation and diverse business interests, The Savola Group provides Panda with the resources and support needed to continue its growth and success. They operate two types of stores: Hyper Panda, their larger flagship stores, and Panda Supermarkets, offering a more convenient shopping experience.
By the year 2001, Panda had accomplished unprecedented financial growth and exceeded their target market capitalisation with SAR 8 billion.
Today, Panda holds the largest retail market share in Saudi Arabia.
Panda’s Commitment
Panda is more than just a retail company. It is dedicated to nourishing communities and empowering lives. With over 95 million customers visiting their stores annually, they strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping environment. Their commitment to quality is evident in their extensive selection of over 30,000 SKUs of food and non-food products. They source the finest ingredients and ensure that their products meet the highest standards of freshness and safety.
Panda’s Commitment
Panda is more than just a retail company. It is dedicated to nourishing communities and empowering lives. With over 95 million customers visiting their stores annually, they strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable shopping environment. Their commitment to quality is evident in their extensive selection of over 30,000 SKUs of food and non-food products. They source the finest ingredients and ensure that their products meet the highest standards of freshness and safety.
Vision, Mission and Purpose
Vision
To be the sustainable leading retailer, innovating to delight the communities they serve every day.
Mission
To empower their colleagues, customers, and communities and improve the quality of life by creating value and enhancing well-being.
Purpose
Partnering with the communities for a better life!
Vision
To be the sustainable leading retailer, innovating to delight the communities they serve every day.
Mission
To empower their colleagues, customers, and communities and improve the quality of life by creating value and enhancing well-being.
Purpose
Partnering with the communities for a better life!
Meet the Leadership
Dr. Bander Hamooh
CEO, Panda Retail Company
Bander Hamooh is a seasoned executive with over three decades of leadership experience in retail, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG. Following a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from King Saud University, he began his career at the Saudi Ministry of Health.
Bander has a proven track record of driving strategic business transformation in diverse industries. He has held senior leadership roles, including Director General at the Saudi Ministry of Health and CEO of Nahdi Medical Company. Under his leadership, Nahdi achieved significant growth and became a recognized healthcare industry leader.
In 2017, Bander was appointed CEO of Panda Retail Company. Leveraging his customer-centric approach and retail expertise, he has successfully transformed Panda into a leading retail brand in Saudi Arabia. Bander also serves on the boards of multiple public and private companies.
Sangeetha Dorairaj
General Manager, Panda India
Sangeetha Dorairaj is a seasoned GBS professional with 22 years of experience. Known for her results-oriented leadership and global exposure, Sangeetha is passionate about people development and driving collaborative initiatives.
Her diverse experience spans Customer Success, HR Shared Services, Helpdesk Operations, and Business Assurance, encompassing strategy, governance, risk, and compliance. With a strong understanding of retail and GBS models, she currently serves as the General Manager of Panda India.
Meet the Leadership
Dr. Bander Hamooh
CEO, Panda Retail Company
Bander Hamooh is a seasoned executive with over three decades of leadership experience in retail, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG. Following a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science from King Saud University, he began his career at the Saudi Ministry of Health.
Bander has a proven track record of driving strategic business transformation in diverse industries. He has held senior leadership roles, including Director General at the Saudi Ministry of Health and CEO of Nahdi Medical Company. Under his leadership, Nahdi achieved significant growth and became a recognized healthcare industry leader.
In 2017, Bander was appointed CEO of Panda Retail Company. Leveraging his customer-centric approach and retail expertise, he has successfully transformed Panda into a leading retail brand in Saudi Arabia. Bander also serves on the boards of multiple public and private companies.
Sangeetha Dorairaj
General Manager, Panda India
Sangeetha Dorairaj is a seasoned GBS professional with 22 years of experience. Known for her results-oriented leadership and global exposure, Sangeetha is passionate about people development and driving collaborative initiatives.
Her diverse experience spans Customer Success, HR Shared Services, Helpdesk Operations, and Business Assurance, encompassing strategy, governance, risk, and compliance. With a strong understanding of retail and GBS models, she currently serves as the General Manager of Panda India.
Towards A Sustainable Future
At Panda, we are on a mission to improve the Quality of Life for our Communities, Customers, and Suppliers through Sustainable Business Practices that ensure Social Well-Being and Environmental Benefits.
Sustainability and well-being are at our core, and we are keen on “Partnering with our communities for a better life”. We partner with our communities and alliances to improve their welfare. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives have been continued throughout the years as part of our commitment to providing better life for our communities.
Towards A Sustainable Future
At Panda, we are on a mission to improve the Quality of Life for our Communities, Customers, and Suppliers through Sustainable Business Practices that ensure Social Well-Being and Environmental Benefits.
Sustainability and well-being are at our core, and we are keen on “Partnering with our communities for a better life”. We partner with our communities and alliances to improve their welfare. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives have been continued throughout the years as part of our commitment to providing better life for our communities.
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Panda Retail Company, one of Savola Group companies and the largest retail sector company in the Middle East, has more than 16,000 employees who work with dedication and commitment to meet the needs of customers in 182 branches spread across various regions of Saudi Arabia and provides its services and products, which amount to 30,000 items, to more than 300 million visitors annually, through its various markets and e-commerce.
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manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centres
(GCCs). ANSR’s full-stack GCC platform, comprising end-to-end AI
-enabled products and services, is trusted by the world’s best
companies to help them set up, manage, and run their high-impact
technology centers. Since its inception, ANSR has established over
125 GCCs, aggregating to over 125k enterprise talent, with over
$2B in investment and using over 12M sq ft of workspace.
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Disclaimer
Panda India is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Panda India will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR’s client,
Panda Retail Company.
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Panda Retail Company, one of Savola Group companies and the largest retail sector company in the Middle East, has more than 16,000 employees who work with dedication and commitment to meet the needs of customers in 182 branches spread across various regions of Saudi Arabia and provides its services and products, which amount to 30,000 items, to more than 300 million visitors annually, through its various markets and e-commerce.
ANSR is the market leader in enabling organisations to build, manage and scale global teams through Global Capability Centres (GCCs). ANSR’s full-stack GCC platform, comprising end-to-end AI-enabled products and services, is trusted by the world’s best companies to help them set up, manage, and run their high-impact technology centers. Since its inception, ANSR has established over 125 GCCs, aggregating to over 125k enterprise talent, with over $2B in investment and using over 12M sq ft of workspace.
Visit ansr.com for more information.
Disclaimer
Panda India is fully owned and operated by ANSR. All associates at Panda India will be ANSR employees, delivering services exclusively to ANSR’s client, Panda Retail Company.
© 2024. All Rights Reserved