Falabella names Juan Cristóbal López head of retail in Chile

Falabella Retail announced on October 6, 2026, the appointment of Juan Cristóbal López as the new general manager of its Chile operations. López will officially assume the position on October 15, replacing Tomás Platovsky, who became corporate general manager of Falabella Retail in August following the resignation of Francisco Irarrázaval.

López has worked at the retailer for more than 20 years. He joined Falabella Retail in 2005 as an apparel planner. In 2011, he moved to Shanghai, China, where he led logistics operations in Asia and served as general manager of the regional office. Since 2024, he has served as corporate e-commerce manager, leading digital channel initiatives.

In his new post, López will focus on accelerating Falabella Retail's expansion in Chile, deepening its omnichannel strategy, and strengthening digital capabilities to complement physical stores.