IKEA Batu Kawan first opened its doors on 14 March 2019. Since then, it has remained committed to sustainability and making a positive impact in the community, especially with its eco-friendly and waste reduction practices. As it launches its IKEA Blueprint 2025, Penang Monthly speaks to Store Manager, Takeshi Murai.
Takeshi started his journey with IKEA in 2008 as a storekeeper in Osaka, Japan before moving on to become Store Manager at IKEA Tachikawa in Tokyo. After a stint in Europe as Market Manager in Sweden and Finland, Takeshi returned to the East to take charge of Malaysia’s northern state stores and collection points seven months ago.
IKEA Batu Kawan: Responding to Local Tastes and Global Values
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Carolyn Khor
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