Bain & Company, LS Digital, Unilever, VML, and others see major leadership shifts.
Bain & Company announces Shyam Unnikrishnan as Managing Partner for India; Parijat Ghosh to lead APAC Healthcare & Life Sciences
贝恩公司 names Shyam Unnikrishnan as India managing partner, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Parijat Ghosh , who will head the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences practice in APAC. Shyam brings nearly two decades of consulting experience, while Parijat will focus on driving healthcare transformation.
LS Digital launches DataQuark business unit for Data & Insights, appoints Vinay Tamboli as CEO
LS Digital Group introduces DataQuark.AI , a dedicated business unit for data & AI transformation, with Vinay Tamboli as CEO. DataQuark aims to unify, process, and activate data for strategic growth, leveraging AI, advanced analytics, and industry partnerships to help businesses optimize marketing and operations.
Bandhan Life Insurance appoints Maneesh Mishra as Chief Product and Marketing Officer
Bandhan Life Insurance names Maneesh Mishra as Chief Product and Marketing Officer to drive growth and innovation. With 23+ years of experience, he will lead product strategy and marketing. His expertise will support Bandhan Life’s expansion, including new products and a strengthened market presence.
Anshul Asawa moves on from Unilever after 29 years
Anshul Asawa , General Manager for Greater Asia, Home Care, and Head of Country at 联合利华 Thailand, is stepping down after 29 years. Since joining in 1995, he has held key leadership roles across India, Europe, and Southeast Asia, contributing to Unilever’s global growth and strategy.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals appoints Anuj Arora as Business Head for Fans division
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited appoints Anuj Arora as Business Head for its Fans division. With leadership experience at Symphony, Welspun, Piramal, and Godrej, Anuj brings two decades of expertise to drive growth in a category that reaches households across India.
Social Panga appoints Soumabha Nandi as EVP – Creative Strategy & Growth
SocialPanga has named Soumabha Nandi as EVP – Creative Strategy & Growth. With 13+ years of experience working with brands like Flipkart, Disney+ Hotstar, and PhonePe, he will lead the agency’s creative vision, foster innovation, and drive business impact in its next growth phase.
GD Goenka Group appoints Dr. Neeta Pant as Chief Human Resources Officer
GD Goenka Group has named Dr. Neeta Pant as its new CHRO. With 22+ years of experience in HR and clinical psychology, she brings expertise in policy development, organisational growth, and employee well-being. A multi-award winner, she is also a strong advocate for workplace safety and empowerment.
Collective Artists Network appoints Sudeep Subash as CEO of Big Bang Social
Collective Artists Network appoints Sudeep Subash as CEO of Big Bang Social while he continues as CRO. With expertise in revenue growth and influencer marketing, he aims to drive brand-creator collaborations and innovation in content-led commerce, shaping the future of India’s creator economy.
NP Digital India appoints Venkata Gavaskar Dontha as Head of Digital Operations
NP Digital India names Venkata Gavaskar Dontha as Head of Digital Operations. With 17+ years in performance marketing, he will drive client retention, revenue growth, and innovation. His expertise strengthens NP Digital’s expansion, ensuring tech-driven solutions for the Indian market.
Kalpesh Patankar joins VML as Group Chief Creative Officer, India
VML names Kalpesh Patankar as Group CCO, India. With nearly 20 years of award-winning experience, he returns to India to drive creative excellence. Formerly at Leo Burnett and VMLY&R Dubai, Kal aims to elevate VML’s creative impact across India and APAC, working closely with global leadership.
Devan Bhalla appointed Associate Director of Marketing at Attero
Attero names Devan Bhalla as Associate Director of Marketing. With 8+ years of experience across McKinsey & Co and Moglix, he brings expertise in B2B SaaS and D2C marketing. Bhalla expressed enthusiasm for his new role, highlighting exciting projects in sustainability and recycling.