Nalin Mehta to lead AI initiatives at Network18.
Network18 has appointed Nalin Mehta as Chief AI Officer – Editorial Operations, making it the first Indian media group to create such a role. Mehta, who continues as Managing Editor…
TCM Sports names Nobel Dhingra as COO.
TCM Sports, a leading Indian sports marketing company, has appointed Nobel Dhingra as its new Chief Operating Officer. With over 20 years of experience across top brands like Dabur, PepsiCo,…
Shalimar Paints names Kuldip Raina as MD & CEO.
Shalimar Paints, a 120-year-old legacy brand in India, has appointed Kuldip Raina as Managing Director & CEO effective April 10, 2025, for a three-year term. Raina, who joined the company…
NODWIN Gaming names Shefali Johnson as CEO of Comic Con India.
Comic Con India has appointed Shefali Johnson as its new CEO, marking a major leadership transition as it enters a new phase of growth under NODWIN Gaming. Founders Jatin Varma,…
Pravin Chaudhari named MD of Kansai Nerolac Paints.
Kansai Nerolac Paints has appointed Pravin Chaudhari as its new Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Anuj Jain, who retires after 35 years of service. Chaudhari, with over…
Hitachi appoints Dr. Bharat Kaushal as Executive Chairman and acting MD.
Effective April 1, 2025, Hitachi has elevated Dr. Bharat Kaushal to Executive Chairman and Acting Managing Director of Hitachi India. He will also continue as Corporate Officer, Hitachi Ltd., and…
McCann Worldgroup appoints Sumeer Mathur as Chief Strategy Officer.
Sumeer Mathur has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Worldgroup India, effective end of April 2025. He joins from Dentsu, where he led strategy across creative, CX, media, and…
Sriram Padmanabhan named Head of Healthcare Business at Dabur.
Dabur India Ltd. has appointed Sriram Padmanabhan as the new Head of Health Care Business, effective April 7, 2025. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors following a…
Rohitash Srivastava appointed Chief Strategy Officer at 82.5 Communications.
82.5 Communications, a full-service integrated agency, has appointed Rohitash Srivastava as Chief Strategy Officer. This internal move within the Ogilvy Group highlights the agency’s focus on strengthening its strategic capabilities…
Jitender Dabas named CEO of Cheil X.
Cheil South West Asia (SWA) has named Jitender Dabas as CEO of Cheil X, an independent agency managing accounts beyond Samsung. He will oversee Cheil X offices in Delhi and…
Dorelle Kulkarni appointed MD of Havas Life Mumbai.
Havas Life Mumbai has appointed Dorelle Kulkarni as Managing Director, succeeding Sangeeta Barde. She will lead the agency’s strategic growth, market expansion, and innovation in healthcare communications. Reporting to Charles…
Rahul Saigal rejoins Ogilvy India as Chief Growth Officer.
Rahul Saigal has rejoined Ogilvy India as Chief Growth Officer (Specialist Offerings), bringing over 25 years of expertise in marketing, brand activation, and social impact. Having first joined Ogilvy in…
upGrad Enterprise names Sunita Mohanty as Revenue Head.
upGrad Enterprise has appointed Sunita Mohanty as its new Revenue Head, effective March 2025, to spearhead global growth and market strategy. With over 25 years of experience in IT, sales,…
Shyam Srinivasan Joins TVS Capital as Senior Advisor
TVS Capital Funds has appointed ex-Federal Bank CEO Shyam Srinivasan as a Senior Advisor and Operating Partner. With over 30 years in banking, he brings expertise in institutional growth, digital…
Blue Star names Mohit Sud Group President – Unitary Cooling Products.
Blue Star Limited has appointed Mohit Sud as Group President – Unitary Cooling Products, effective March 31, 2025. He will oversee sales, marketing, service, R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain for…
Raymond Ltd. names Rashmi Mundada Independent Director.
Raymond Ltd. has appointed Rashmi Mundada as a Woman Independent Director (Additional Director) on its Board, effective March 28, 2025, pending member approval. A seasoned Chartered Accountant with 22+ years…
Sanjay Sachdeva Named MD & CEO of Bajaj Electricals
Bajaj Electricals has named Sanjay Sachdeva as its Managing Director & CEO, effective April 15, 2025. Sachdeva, a seasoned leader with over 30 years at Hindustan Unilever, has held key…
Harish Shetty, ex-Ogilvy, Joins Buzzlab as Client Services Director
Buzzlab, Asia’s first content-led growth consulting firm, has appointed Harish Shetty as Client Services Director. Formerly a Management Supervisor at Ogilvy, Harish brings over 12 years of experience in advertising,…
Sid Sriram Joins Warner Music India
Sid Sriram has joined forces with Warner Music India (WMI) in a groundbreaking partnership that extends beyond music releases. This collaboration focuses on artist management, live performances, brand partnerships, and…
Routematic names Chidananda Murthy VP of People & Culture.
Routematic has appointed Chidananda Murthy as Vice President – People and Culture. He will lead the company’s people strategy, talent development, and organizational culture, focusing on growth and employee well-being.…
Yusuf Pachmariwala appointed Head of Hitachi Cash Management Services.
Hitachi Cash Management Services has announced Yusuf Pachmariwala as its new Managing Director & CEO, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Anup Neogi. Currently Director of Operations – Cash Business at…
Amanda Wills joins CNN as Group SVP & Chief Content Officer.
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN Worldwide as Group Senior VP, Chief Content Officer, leading digital transformation and storytelling innovation across TV, digital, and streaming. Reporting to the Executive Editor…
Maruti Suzuki India appoints Sunil Kakkar as the first Indian whole-time director on its board.
Maruti Suzuki India has appointed Sunil Kakkar as Additional Director and Whole-time Director (Corporate Planning) for a three-year term, effective April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. The appointment was…
NuSummit names Srinivasan Jayaraman Chief Strategy & Growth Officer.
NuSummit has appointed Srinivasan (Srini) Jayaraman as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to lead its global expansion in digital transformation and cybersecurity for financial services. With 25 years of experience…
Zarrar Don joins Moneycontrol as Chief Revenue & Growth Officer.
Zarrar Don has been appointed Chief Revenue & Business Growth Officer at Moneycontrol, where he will drive sales and revenue growth across all formats. With over 20 years of experience…
Sudeep Puthyathaya joins Salt Brand Solutions as ECD.
Salt Brand Solutions has appointed Sudeep Puthyathaya as Executive Creative Director, strengthening its leadership alongside Executive Director Sagar Mahabaleshwarkar and Director Mahesh Chauhan. With over 23 years of experience, Sudeep…
Ather Energy names Saurabh Sharma as Head of Marketing.
Ather Energy has appointed Saurabh Sharma as its new Head of Marketing. With over 15 years of experience, Saurabh has played a key role in shaping Ather’s brand, including the…
Kapture CX names Devika Rajeev as Head of HR.
Kapture CX has appointed Devika Rajeev as Head of HR. With 13 years of experience in performance management, rewards, and talent development, she has led HR functions across MNCs and…
Angad Bhatia named CEO of Firstpost & Creator18.
Angad Bhatia has been appointed CEO of Firstpost and Creator18, a new venture by Network18. He will oversee Firstpost and lead the development of a creator network across digital platforms.…
Takashi Nakajima to become Honda Cars India President & CEO from April 1, 2025.
Honda Motor Co. has appointed Takashi Nakajima as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India, effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Takuya Tsumura, who will return to Honda’s…