[This story is part of an ongoing listicle that tracks key people movements across various industries. It will be regularly updated with new appointments and leadership changes.]
Adobe has announced the appointment of Lara Balazs as chief marketing officer and executive vice president, global marketing. Reporting directly to CEO Shantanu Narayen, Balazs will oversee Adobe’s Global Marketing Organisation, managing brand strategy, campaigns, events, communications, and digital platforms. Previously serving as CMO at Intuit, Balazs played a key role in reimagining the company’s marketing approach and enhancing its AI-driven financial technology platform. Her career includes leadership roles at Amazon, Visa, and Nike, with achievements such as launching Visa Checkout and Apple Pay.
Dentsu India has promoted Imtiyaz Vilatra to chief executive officer of Posterscope India. With over 25 years of experience in the out-of-home (OOH) advertising space, Vilatra will focus on advancing Posterscope’s digital OOH (DOOH) and intelligent OOH (iOOH) capabilities by integrating augmented reality, 4D experiences, and AI technologies. Reporting to Anita Kotwani, CEO, Media – South Asia, dentsu, he aims to deliver data-driven, measurable results for clients while expanding Posterscope’s urban and rural presence. From what is understood, this move is part of dentsu’s strategy to merge its digital strengths with Posterscope’s OOH expertise to meet evolving market demands.
Biz2X, the digital lending SaaS platform and subsidiary of Biz2Credit, has appointed Asif Khan as its vice president – marketing. With over 22 years of experience in banking, technology, and software, Khan will focus on scaling Biz2X’s digital lending platform, which supports financial organizations in managing customer relationships, loan origination, loan management, and collections. Before joining Biz2X, he held leadership roles at Newgen Software, The Manipal Group, GE Money UK, ICICI Bank, OM Kotak, and Sahara Computers South Africa. His role will involve driving go-to-market strategies and expanding the company’s global footprint.
Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of brands including Mamaearth, The Derma Co., and Bblunt, has appointed Vipul Maheshwari as Senior Vice President – Product and Data Analytics. Vipul has been with the company for four years, managing the complete data lifecycle and overseeing analytics to support business decisions. In his new role, he will lead the integration of data analytics into product development to support Honasa’s brand portfolio.
Vineet Gautam will step down as CEO & Country Head of BESTSELLER India after 15 years with the company. Joining in January 2010, he played a key role in establishing brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, and SELECTED HOMME in India. Under his leadership, BESTSELLER grew to operate 332 brand outlets and over 1,578 shop-in-shops across the country. Gautam’s last working day will be on 31st December 2024.
Finolex Industries Limited has appointed Saurabh Dhanorkar as Managing Director for a two-year term, effective 21st November 2024. The Board of Directors approved the decision on 24th October 2024, following the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee. Dhanorkar has been with the company since 1983, serving as Managing Director until 2016 and as a Non-Executive Director since then. He is a Chartered Accountant and played a key role in the company’s growth. Ajit Venkataraman will step down as Managing Director at the close of business hours on 20th November 2024.
Fireside Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing in consumer brands, has appointed Adarsh Menon as operating partner. With over 23 years of experience in sales and marketing, Menon has held leadership roles at Flipkart, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. His expertise in building high-performing teams, mentoring industry leaders, and driving business growth will be instrumental as he joins Fireside’s leadership team and serves on the boards of select portfolio companies, providing strategic guidance.
Enormous Brands has appointed Joy Chauhan as fractional chief marketing officer (CMO). With over 18 years of experience, Chauhan joins from JWT/Wunderman Thompson (now VML), where he served as managing partner (North) and chief client officer. He has led the North office for prominent brands such as PepsiCo, Nestle, Hero MotoCorp, Vivo, and The Times of India. Chauhan’s diverse experience, spanning industries from automobiles to FMCG, is expected to bring strategic leadership and innovative solutions to Enormous as they continue to drive business growth for their clients.
FCB ULKA, part of FCB Group India, has appointed Nivedita Lahiri as senior vice president. With over 17 years of experience in advertising and communications, she has worked across a wide range of sectors, including FMCG with brands like Cadbury and Ferrero, finance with Kotak Life Insurance and Birla Mutual Funds, as well as real estate and airlines. Lahiri’s diverse experience is expected to bring valuable insights and strategic leadership to her new role at FCB ULKA.
InsuranceDekho has made key appointments to strengthen its leadership team, including internal promotions and external hires, as part of its commitment to growth and innovation. Navneet Bhatt joins as chief business officer for new business, bringing over 23 years of experience in actuarial analytics and underwriting, with previous roles at Takaful Oman Insurance and Tata AIG. Vivek Aggarwal has been appointed VP – head of finance, leveraging his expertise from companies like HCL and Airtel to enhance business finance and investor relations. Additionally, InsuranceDekho has promoted Aman Batra to chief strategy officer, recognising his contributions to the company’s growth over the past four years.
GOZOOP Group, a leading independent creative marketing and communications agency, has appointed Vipul Arora as director – Brand Solutions. In this role, Vipul will focus on driving growth through strategic client relationships and securing integrated mandates aligned with the agency’s long-term vision. Previously serving as senior VP – Business and Growth at Tonic Worldwide, he brings over 13 years of expertise in business development, resource optimisation, and P&L management. Vipul’s proven track record in market expansion and stakeholder collaboration will be key in enhancing Gozoop’s market presence and reputation for value-driven solutions.
Gupshup has appointed Trisnia Anchali Kardia as country head, Indonesia, where she will focus on expanding the enterprise business and driving market leadership in conversational AI engagement. It is believed that with over a decade of experience in business messaging, e-commerce, and technology sales, Anchali brings a strong track record of success. Prior to Gupshup, she served as country head – Indonesia at Graas, driving over 120% revenue growth. Her career includes leadership roles at Telkomsel, Zomato Indonesia, and Line, where she led enterprise messaging initiatives. Beyond work, Anchali is an avid traveler and singer, having released a single on Spotify, the company added.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has appointed Sibaji Biswas as chief financial officer, where he will lead efforts to drive financial strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and support growth across the company’s multi-channel and digital platforms. From what is understood, with over two decades of experience in financial leadership, including key roles as CFO and executive director at Syngene International, a Biocon Group listed subsidiary, Biswas brings a wealth of expertise in strategic transformation and growth. It is believed that during his tenure at Syngene, he was instrumental in doubling revenues and nearly tripling market cap over five years, while also driving digital and supply chain transformations. His role at SPNI is expected to focus on optimising financial operations and futureproofing the business for continued success in the evolving media landscape.
FCB/SIX India has elevated Dhruv Shah to senior vice president – CX, Anmol Dang to vice president – Media (West), and Salman Shamsi to associate vice president – Brand Reputation Management, signaling the agency’s strategic focus on expanding its service portfolio. It is understood that with the restructuring of its performance and customer experience verticals, FCB Kinnect formed FCB/SIX, a data-centric agency with a global presence, offering full-funnel services. Ankit Banga has been appointed chief business officer to scale up operations, leveraging his expertise in growth-focused strategies to expand the agency’s client roster and drive operational growth.
The Fashion Entrepreneur Fund (FEF) has appointed Deepak Lamba as chief executive officer, where he will lead efforts to drive growth, enhance brand visibility, and foster collaboration in the fashion and lifestyle sectors. With over two decades of experience in media and entertainment, including key roles as founder and CEO of Times Strategic Solutions Ltd. and CEO of World Wide Media, Lamba brings a wealth of expertise in scaling successful ventures. From what is understood, his role at FEF will focus on supporting emerging talent through a business model that combines funding with strategic mentorship, positioning the fund for continued success in the competitive market.
Livpure has appointed Rahul Khanna as head of its strategic business unit for appliances, where he will drive growth, manage the product portfolio, and lead market expansion while enhancing brand visibility. With over 17 years of experience at Panasonic, LG, and Samsung, Khanna brings a wealth of expertise in the appliance industry. From what is understood, his role will focus on ensuring financial performance, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction, positioning Livpure for continued success in the competitive market.
KlugKlug has appointed Shuchi Sethi as country manager for India to lead its expansion and revenue growth across all regions, including North, West, and South India. In this role, Sethi will focus on driving awareness around data-driven solutions for influencer marketing, addressing the growing demand for transparency and ROI in influencer engagements. With a decade of experience in the influencer marketing sector, her expertise aligns with KlugKlug’s vision of delivering strategic value to brands. According to the company, Sethi’s background, including leadership positions at Fork Media and Anymind Asia Group, and partnerships with over 200 brands, will play a key role in strengthening KlugKlug’s presence in the Indian market.
NODWIN Gaming has appointed Atin Suri as global head of experiential marketing to lead its worldwide expansion in creating immersive brand experiences. In this role, Suri will focus on driving the company’s growth in experiential marketing and managing white-label events and activations. From what is understood, with a strong background in formulating global marketing strategies, his expertise aligns with NODWIN Gaming’s mission to engage global audiences across gaming, esports, pop culture, music, and comedy. Suri’s role will enhance consumer experiences and boost brand recall as the company deepens its global footprint in youth entertainment.
Honasa Consumer Limited announced the appointment of Kaustav Guha as vice president of research and development. In this new role, Guha will enhance the company’s R&D capabilities and drive product innovation. He will focus on developing new technologies to improve formulations across Honasa’s diverse portfolio of purpose-driven brands. Additionally, he will strengthen Honasa’s commitment to offering natural and sustainable formulations, advancing the company’s mission to deliver safe, effective, and environmentally friendly beauty and personal care products.
Kuku FM has announced a leadership change, elevating Jhoomer Sinha to vice president of its India Hindi Business. Sinha, an industry veteran with over a decade of experience in business strategy, growth, and venture capital, will now oversee Kuku FM’s Hindi content library and production, creator onboarding, and the development of new storytelling formats. She will also focus on partnerships for Hindi intellectual properties, hiring for strategic roles, and expanding Kuku FM’s reach to new geographies. Her promotion comes as Kuku FM sharpens its focus on revenue growth and profitability, leveraging its Generative AI production capabilities, the company stated.
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced a leadership change in its Kids and Animation portfolio, with Leena Lele Dutta stepping down as business head at the end of the fiscal year. Dutta, who has led the popular kids’ channel Sony YAY! since its launch, played a key role in expanding its animation production and ancillary business. She will be succeeded by Ambesh Tiwari, who recently joined as business operations head, bringing experience from Star India, Life OK, and Zee Entertainment. Dutta will collaborate with Tiwari to ensure a smooth transition, with SPNI confident in the channel’s continued growth.
Way2News has onboarded Mansi Shah as region head – West, to oversee the company’s monetisation strategies and build key brand partnerships in Western India. It is understood that in her new role, Shah will be instrumental in driving the company’s growth and accelerating its foothold in the region.Prior to the new sting, Shah served as director of ad sales at Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd for over 12 years. She joins Way2News with over 18 years of experience in media and advertising sales, having previously worked across Hindi-speaking and regional language markets. Her career, spanning nearly two decades, includes leadership roles in media sales, the company added.
Magicbricks has promoted Prasun Kumar to chief of marketing, to oversee the company’s marketing, research, and editorial functions. It is understood that in his new role, Prasun will also serve as business head for several strategic revenue verticals. It is understood that Prasun rejoined Magicbricks in 2023, having previously held the position of chief marketing officer at Justdial. His career, spanning over two decades, includes leadership roles at companies such as Reliance Communications, Sony Mobile Communications, MTS, Levi Strauss & Co., Madison Communications, and McCann Worldgroup, the company added.
GrowthJockey has appointed Mrinal as vice president of technology, aiming to strengthen its technology strategy and drive innovation. In his new role, Mrinal will focus on developing advanced platforms that integrate AI and machine learning with high-growth business solutions. It is understood that with over 14 years of experience, Mrinal previously worked at Google for nearly a decade, leading innovative projects and creating scalable solutions. He has also held strategic positions at Misys and Johnson Controls, where he managed global engineering teams and implemented agile development strategies. His leadership is expected to enhance GrowthJockey’s corporate venture incubation efforts, assisting large enterprises in building and scaling new ventures, according to the company.
Dentsu India has appointed Abhirup Datta as chief executive officer, Performance Media Solutions, to accelerate its growth agenda through performance marketing. From what is understood, in his new role, Abhirup will lead Dentsu Performance 2.0, enhancing the network’s capabilities and driving sales growth for Sokrati. Abhirup will focus on expanding market presence, developing innovative go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with Nilesh Gohil, President of Performance Practice and CEO of Sokrati, the company added. Reporting to Anita Kotwani, CEO Media, South Asia, he brings over 20 years of experience in scaling businesses across various sectors.
Successive Technologies has appointed Gopa Menon, an industry expert with over two decades of experience at companies like Mindshare, Group M, Dentsu Isobar, and WPP, to expand its APAC business and strengthen its brand presence. Gopa’s mandate includes building a high-performing digital and consulting team, expanding partnerships with major enterprise clients, launching new marketing services, and developing strategic partnerships. In his new role, he will be instrumental in driving growth across APAC markets, aligning with the company’s vision to scale operations and deliver innovative solutions globally.
FCB Interface, part of FCB Group India, has elevated Ruchita Purohit to President and Head of Office for its Mumbai operations. With over two decades at the agency, starting as a management trainee in the Star One program, Ruchita has played a key role in managing major accounts like Max Life Insurance, Hero Motocorp, and DBS Bank. In her new position, she will lead innovation, strengthen client relationships, and drive the agency’s growth. Her promotion underscores FCB’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and empowering future leaders to succeed in a digital-first world.
JioCinema has appointed Ishan Chatterjee as chief business officer. From what is understood, Chatterjee brings over two decades of experience, including 13 years at Google, where he served as managing director at YouTube India. He has also held positions at McKinsey and Hindustan Unilever. In his new role, Ishan will oversee overall monetisation for JioCinema, focusing on revenues from sports and SMB revenue growth across sports and entertainment, while working closely with Kiran Mani to enhance the digital experience for its expanding user base, the company added.
Rakuten India has appointed Jay Swamidass as vice president and global head of sales and Subhash Chandra as Head of Global Partnerships & Alliances. Reportedly, Jay brings over two decades of experience in enterprise software sales, having held leadership roles at companies like Hewlett Packard, Commvault Systems, Veeam Software, and Apica. According to the company, he will lead the sales strategy for Rakuten SixthSense, focusing on delivering innovative solutions to enterprise customers. Subhash, with 23 years of experience at AWS, Google Cloud, SAP, and IBM, will drive the expansion of Rakuten India’s global partner network, further enhancing the company’s technological capabilities and market reach.
Netcore Cloud has appointed Siddharth Gopalkrishnan as its chief operating officer. Reportedly, with a proven track record from his 16-year tenure at McKinsey & Co., he led transformative digital initiatives across multiple sectors, including ecommerce, automotive, financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods. Throughout his career, Siddharth has demonstrated a deep understanding of both B2B and B2C business models and played a key role in scaling digital-first businesses. From what is understood, he will lead Netcore Cloud’s next phase of innovation, aiming for $200M ARR, while continuing its “Proficorn” journey, underscoring the company’s ambition to double its revenue within the next three years.
FCB Ulka has appointed Ajay Ravindran as the national planning director. Reportedly, with a proven track record as head of brand marketing for Razorpay, he successfully integrated technology and storytelling into impactful campaigns. Throughout his career, Ajay has collaborated with notable brands such as Unilever, Britannia, Colgate, and Vodafone-Idea, and has been recognized multiple times with EFFIE awards. From what is understood, he has led planning teams at prestigious agencies like Ogilvy, VML, MullenLowe Lintas Group, and Grey, showcasing his expertise in new-age planning that merges storytelling, social media culture, and technology.
L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, part of Publicis Groupe India, has appointed Roshni Kavina as national creative director. Kavina, who brings two decades of experience in advertising and design, will be based in Mumbai and report to chief creative officers Kartik Smetacek and Rohit Malkani. This appointment marks Kavina’s return to Publicis Groupe, having previously served as executive creative director at Publicis Ambience. She has also worked with Saatchi & Saatchi and BBH India and most recently led brand strategy and creative for Byju’s International in North America and Canada. Additionally, Kavina founded ‘The Nextdoor Artist’ and has consulted for global luxury brands, including The Body Shop, Burberry, and Pantaloons.
Tonic Worldwide has appointed Kiran Mandrawadkar as business head – South, based in Bangalore. From what is understood, Mandrawadkar will lead business growth initiatives and strengthen key alliances in the region. Reportedly, he previously led the South business division at Ethinos Digital and has worked at agencies such as Beehive Publicis, Dentsu Isobar, WPP GroupM Maxus (now Wavemaker), Disha Communications, and Network18. Mandrawadkar has experience in business development, client management, and strategic growth, having worked with brands including ABB, 3M, L’Oréal, Panasonic, TVS, Max Fashion, Digit Insurance, Royal Sundaram, and Decathlon.
Mila Beauté has appointed Shailendra Gaur as vice president of retail, where he will lead retail growth and business expansion across India. Gaur will oversee the company’s general trade, pharmacy, large-format retail, and exclusive brand outlets. Before joining Mila Beauté, he served as National Sales Manager at Swiss Beauty and has held previous roles at Revlon, Godfrey Phillips, and Mars Chocolates. Reportedly, Gaur’s responsibilities include establishing a strong retail business and expanding the brand’s reach into tier 2 markets in India. From what is understood, his past experience includes developing new markets for Mars Chocolates in Nepal and Bangladesh and contributing to Revlon India’s business growth.
Mount Everest Breweries Ltd. has appointed Shatbhi Basu as a non-executive independent director. From what is understood, Basu brings over 40 years of experience in mixology and beverage consultancy. Reportedly, in her new role, she will offer an objective perspective on company strategy, performance, and risk management.
MiQ has announced key appointments with Ribhu Mishra joining as Associate Vice President, Revenue & Agency Partnerships, focusing on business operations in the West. From what is understood, Mishra brings over a decade of experience in media and digital advertising, previously working with Amazon and Appier. MiQ also promoted Meenal Gupta to Regional Director for the South and Juhi Lalchandani to Regional Director for the North.Reportedly, Gupta has over 15 years of experience in business development at companies like OLX and Yahoo, while Lalchandani brings over 14 years of expertise from firms such as Zee5 and Uber Eats.
Capgemini has announced Paul Margetts as the CEO of Capgemini’s Asia Pacific Strategic Business Unit and Rob Walker will assume the role of MD for the UK business unit. Prior to the new role, Margetts served as the managing director of the UK business unit while Walker has been an integral part of EY and Cognizant before the new role. From what is understood, Margetts has been a member of Capgemini’s Group Executive Committee since 2018, and has been with the company since 1992, leading major client engagements and business operations in the UK and Europe. Reportedly, Walker brings a wealth of experience in leveraging emerging technologies to improve business efficiencies and accelerate global growth.
OML Entertainment has appointed Tusharr Kumar as its new chief executive officer. From what is understood, Kumar has been with OML since 2012 and brings over 15 years of experience across new-media, automotive, and FMCG industries, having worked at brands like Ducati, Royal Enfield, and Parle-Agro. Prior to the new stint, Kumar served as the COO since 2021, he led initiatives that solidified OML’s position as one of India’s largest independent branded content, advertising, and entertainment companies. In his new role, Kumar will focus on driving the company’s growth across markets and businesses.
Integral Ad Science (IAS) has announced the appointments of Marc Grabowski as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Srishti Gupta as Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective September 16, 2024. Grabowski, previously Global Vice President at Oracle Advertising, will oversee IAS’s global commercial organisation, focusing on customer success, business strategy, and operations. Gupta, former CPO at Rokt, will lead IAS’s product strategy, development, and go-to-market initiatives. Both will report to CEO Lisa Utzschneider. Grabowski brings experience from Oracle, Criteo, and Yahoo!, while Gupta has expertise from her roles at Rokt, Amazon, and IRI.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has appointed Partha Sinha, president and chief brand officer , Bennett Coleman & Company Limited, as the Chairman of the ASCI Board of Governors for 2024-25. In this role, Sinha will lead the council’s efforts in upholding advertising standards across India. Additionally, Sudhanshu Vats, Deputy Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Limited, has been named Vice-Chairman, while S. Subramanyeswar, Group CEO & Chief Strategy Officer-APAC at Lintas India Private Limited, will serve as the Honorary Treasurer. Sinha brings a wealth of experience from leading organizations like Bennett Coleman, Ogilvy, Publicis, BBH, McCann, and Citibank, strengthening the council’s mission to promote responsible advertising practices.
CoinDCX, India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed Prashant Verma as chief growth and marketing officer (CGMO) of the DCX Group. In this role, Verma will drive user growth, revenue, and marketing strategies while strengthening the CoinDCX brand across India. His responsibilities will also include overseeing teams in brand, digital, growth, categories, insights, and customer lifecycle management. Additionally, Verma will develop marketing strategies for BitOasis, a DCX Group company in the Middle East, and focus on geographical expansion and new market launches.
Swastik has announced the expansion of its digital leadership team with the appointments of Jitendra Joshi as head of digital monetisation and brand partnerships and Smita Roy as head of digital operations. Joshi, with 17 years of experience in media and advertising sales, will manage content monetisation and strategic partnerships. Previously at Sony Pictures Networks, Joshi led initiatives for major TV properties. Roy, who brings extensive experience from J P Morgan Chase, CNBC TV18, Qyuki Digital Media, and Eros Now, will focus on expanding Swastik’s digital presence and content delivery.
Clare Waight Keller has been appointed as the new creative director for UNIQLO. Keller, known for her work with leading fashion houses and her role designing for the UNIQLO: C collection, will now lead UNIQLO’s mainline collection, including menswear, starting with the 2024 Fall/Winter season. Her appointment marks a significant step in UNIQLO’s strategic expansion of its fashion offerings.
Strategy based gaming startup Hitwicket, has announced the appointment of Anand Ramachandran as its new Creative Director. Anand, ex-Creative Director at Disney Byju’s Early Learn App, brings with him over two decades of experience in game development, interactive entertainment, and storytelling. His strategic vision and expertise are set to drive Hitwicket’s global engagement and expand its user base. From what it is understood, Ramachandran has been a driving force behind some of games. His career includes pivotal roles such as director of design at Hike Messenger and lead designer for Zynga’s first India-launched game Hidden Shadows.
Punjabi By Nature, a restaurant chain, announced the appointment of Manish Srivastava as its corporate head of sales and marketing. Reportedly, with over 13 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Manish brings a wealth of knowledge and insight from his previous roles at Clarks, ITC, Radisson, Chancery, Qla Restaurant, and Pind Balluchi. From what is understood, he is an alumnus of NSHM Durgapur, his expertise encompasses hotel and restaurant operations, business planning, and people development, all grounded in international spitality standards. Manish’s proven track record in event planning, marketing, sales growth, and brand development positions him as a key asset for elevating Punjabi By Nature to new heights, the company stated. In his new role, Srivastava will spearhead initiatives in branding, social media marketing, influencer collaborations, and menu engineering.
FCB India, part of the FCB Group agencies in India, announced the appointment of Punit Singh as its chief strategy officer. From what is understood, Singh will be based at the agency’s headquarters and will report to the CEO. Reportedly, with nearly two decades of experience in brand planning, Singh brings a wealth of expertise from his work with startups, global giants, media powerhouses, and creative agencies. His portfolio includes notable brands such as Google, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Volkswagen, Visa, Pepsi, P&G, and Pernod Ricard. Prior to this role, Singh served as head of planning—Strategy, Brand, Digital, and Communications (North) with Dentsu Creative.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., a media and entertainment company, announced the appointment of Shiva Chinnasamy as the chief technology and product officer. From what is understood, Chinnasamy will be based at the company’s Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) in Bengaluru and will be reporting to Amit Goenka, president, digital business, international linear business, enterprise technology and broadcast operations & engineering. Chinnasamy will be responsible for the efforts being undertaken at the TIC across Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) to enhance the consumer experience across platforms and further support the Company’s growth plans across its core business segments.
Philips, a health technology and innovation company, announced the appointment of Bharath Sesha as managing director for the Philips Indian subcontinent. From what is understood, Sesha will spearhead Philips’ growth strategy in India, with a strong focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operations. He will manage the Healthcare business headquartered in Gurgaon and hold responsibility for Philips’ Licence to Operate in India, which includes the Philips Innovation Campus (PIC) in Bangalore, the Healthcare Innovation Centre (HIC) in Pune, and Global Business Services (GBS) in Chennai. Prior to joining Philips, Sesha served as the managing director at Heubach Colorants India Ltd.
Meesho, an E-commerce company, announced the appointment of Mohit Rajani as its chief product officer. Reportedly, Rajani is a technology expert with a track record of building high impact products at Meta, Google and Carta. From what is understood, Rajani will lead the company’s product organisation, overseeing the product management, design, and analytics teams.
Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV) has appointed Thomas Parsons as senior director of sales and business development for the APAC region, focusing on Oceania. Parsons, who brings over a decade of experience in the broadcast and entertainment technology industry, will lead strategic customer relationships, accelerate SaaS revenue growth, and drive business development in Oceania, working with broadcasters, content owners, and video service providers to enhance cloud adoption and maximise efficiencies. His role includes focusing on cloud migration, FAST channel launch, distribution, monetisation, and live linear sports and news solutions.
AJAX Engineering has appointed Gautam Eunny as its chief marketing officer. Eunny brings 25 years of experience in business development, strategy, operations, and B2B sales and marketing. His previous roles include leadership positions at Pidilite Industries, Lafarge India, and Larsen & Toubro, where he played a key role in driving business growth. At AJAX Engineering, Eunny will lead marketing strategies and business development efforts, aiming to enhance the company’s market presence.