Summary
- Takeshi Murai has been appointed IKEA Malaysia Country Retail Director effective Sept 1.
- He succeeds Malcolm Pruys, who led the Malaysian business since 2022.
- Murai has nearly two decades of IKEA experience across Asia and Europe.
- He will oversee IKEA Malaysia’s next growth phase, including the opening of IKEA Kuching in December.
KUALA LUMPUR, September 1 — IKEA Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as Country Retail Director, effective Monday, as the retailer prepares for its next phase of expansion.
Murai succeeds Malcolm Pruys, who held the position since September 2022. With nearly two decades at IKEA, Murai has held leadership roles in Japan, Sweden, Finland and Malaysia.
Including as IKEA Batu Kawan store manager. His priorities will include affordability, strengthening IKEA’s online and physical retail experience and expanding accessibility.
Murai will also oversee the December opening of IKEA Kuching, the company’s first physical store in East Malaysia and its first small-format store in the country.
