Bharti Airtel, Castrol India, ZEE5 and more drive change with key appointments and expansions.
Bharti Airtel names Shashwat Sharma as next Managing Director and CEO?
Gopal Vittal, after 12 years as Bharti airtel’s MD & CEO, steps up as Vice Chairman, taking on expanded telecom responsibilities across the group and joining the Airtel Africa Board. Shashwat Sharma, current COO, is appointed CEO designate, preparing to become MD & CEO by 2026. Sunil Bharti Mittal lauds Airtel's structured succession plan, ensuring both change and continuity for the company's future.
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Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director
Castrol India has named Kedar Lele as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2024. Rakesh Makhija, Chairman of Castrol India, expressed confidence in Lele’s expertise to lead growth and innovation in the automotive and lubricants sector. With over 20 years at Hindustan Unilever, Lele brings strong leadership and strategic insight. Outgoing MD Sandeep Sangwan will become Global CMO at Castrol’s London HQ, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
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ZEE5 expands Manish Kalra’s role to Chief Business Officer, Global, extending oversight to international markets
ZEE5 extends Manish Kalra ’s role, adding global market oversight to his responsibilities. Kalra, with 20+ years in online business and marketing, will lead ZEE5’s international growth, focusing on user engagement, partnerships, and content optimization. This move supports ZEE5’s vision of delivering high-quality, relevant content worldwide.
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Sanjay Nagpal joins The Times of India as Chief Product & Technology Officer
Sanjay Nagpal joins Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India) ( The Times Of India ) as Chief Product & Technology Officer, bringing 25+ years of experience in IT and digital transformation. Formerly CIO at India Today Group, Nagpal will now drive tech innovations at BCCL, focusing on AI integration, editorial modernization, and consumer data unification to support BCCL's growth in a dynamic media landscape.
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Chetan Jhawar joins Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios as Lead, Hindi Original Movies
Chetan Jhawar , formerly with Netflix India, has joined Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios as Lead for Hindi Original Movies. With over five years at Netflix, he brings a wealth of experience from roles at ALTBalaji and Star TV. Jhawar is excited to begin this new chapter, focused on creating compelling Hindi cinema.
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Zee Studios elevates Anjali Raina to Head of Marketing
Zee Studios has promoted Anjali Raina to Head of Marketing, in addition to her role leading Production. With over two decades in the entertainment industry, Anjali aims to integrate marketing, production, and commercial efforts to amplify the studio’s global presence under the leadership of Umesh Kr Bansal.
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Sandeep Dutta named President of AWS India and South Asia
Sandeep Dutta has been appointed President of Amazon Web Services (AWS) India and South Asia, bringing over 20 years of expertise in business transformation. Announced by Jaime Valles , AWS VP, Dutta will drive cloud and cultural transformation in India. AWS plans to invest INR 1,05,600 crore by 2030, boosting India's GDP and supporting renewable energy projects across the country.
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Abhishek Mehta joins Dabur India as Digital Marketing Lead
Dabur India Limited has appointed Abhishek Mehta as Lead for Digital Marketing. With over 14 years in the industry, Mehta previously served as Head of Marketing at Bagrry’s and has held roles at Jubilant FoodWorks and ibs fulcro. He brings a wealth of experience in digital strategies across D2C brands and agencies.
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Publicis Sapient names Umesh Shiknis as Global Chief Growth Officer
Publicis Sapient has named Umesh Shiknis as its new Global Chief Growth Officer. CEO Nigel Vaz praised Shiknis’ expertise in driving growth and innovation. Shiknis, formerly with Capgemini and Infosys, will lead global business development and help push the company’s digital transformation agenda.
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Croma appoints Shibashish Roy as Chief Executive Officer
Croma has appointed Shibashish Roy as CEO, effective November 18, 2024, following Avijit Mitra ’s upcoming retirement. Naveen Tahilyani , Chairman of Infiniti Retail, praised Roy’s leadership, emphasizing his role in driving Croma’s omnichannel strategy and future growth.
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Mitali Srivastava Hough, SVP & Head of Planning at McCann Worldgroup (Mumbai), moves on
Mitali Srivastava Hough has stepped down from her role as Senior VP and Head of Planning at McCann Worldgroup . With over 25 years in advertising, she now plans to mentor her consultancy, The Equal Agency, and collaborate with AR Rahman on a creative project, marking a new chapter in her career.
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Pepperfry appoints Shubbam Sharrma as Chief Growth Officer
Pepperfry has appointed Shubbam Sharrma as Chief Growth Officer. With over 17 years in retail and e-commerce, Shubbam will focus on market share expansion, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency. Co-founder Ashish Shah expressed confidence that Shubbam's expertise will drive Pepperfry's next growth phase.
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Meghna Sharma joins the Corporate Communications team at Aditya Birla Management Corporation
Meghna Sharma has joined Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd in Corporate Communications. Previously leading communications at IN10 Media Network, she brings extensive experience from roles at iProspect, DNA, and Financial Express, enhancing her expertise in brand visibility and media relations.
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Nicolle Pangis joins Netflix as Vice President Advertising
Nicolle Pangis , former CEO of Ampersand, has joined Netflix as Vice President of its Advertising business, overseeing sales for the U.S. and Canada. Reporting to Amy Reinhard, Pangis expressed excitement about collaborating with brands to explore innovative opportunities for meaningful connections.
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Pidilite Industries elevates Manish Dubey to Chief Business Officer – Fevicol
Manish Dubey , who joined Pidilite Industries Limited as Chief Marketing Officer in August 2023, has been promoted to Chief Business Officer for Fevicol. With a career spanning brands like Asian Paints, General Mills, and ICICI Prudential Life, Dubey is eager to lead Fevicol's growth in this new role.
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Gulf Oil Lubricants India appoints Abhijit Kulkarni as Chief Commercial Officer
Gulf Oil India announces the appointment of Abhijit Kulkarni as Chief Commercial Officer. With over 20 years of experience, Kulkarni will oversee B2C and B2B segments. Ravi Chawla , Managing Director & CEO, expresses confidence in Kulkarni’s ability to drive profitable growth.
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Ibis Hotels strengthens Sales leadership with strategic appointments across key Indian markets
IBIS hotel strengthens its market presence with the appointment of Najma Varghese in Bengaluru, Divya Bhagat in Mumbai and Rajesh Dudi in Hyderabad as Directors of Sales. These leaders bring extensive experience to drive growth and elevate guest experiences across key Indian markets.
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