MediaBrief Weekly Roundup: Key Moves at Ogilvy, Forbes India, FCB Group India, JioStar Network and more.
Ogilvy names Sujoy Roy and Nitin Srivastava as new CCOs for Gurugram office
奥美 has appointed Sujoy Roy and Nitin Srivastava as Chief Creative Officers for its Gurugram office, following Ritu Sharda’s exit. Both Ogilvy veterans bring decades of experience, with Roy excelling in design and copy, while Srivastava’s expertise spans global luxury and alcobev brands.
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Godrej Agrovet appoints Sunil Kataria as CEO and MD – Designate
Godrej Agrovet Limited appoints Sunil Kataria as CEO & MD-Designate, effective May 2025, succeeding Balram Singh Yadav upon his retirement in September. Kataria, a seasoned leader with 30+ years of experience, brings expertise from Raymond and GCPL, ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/godrej-agrovet-appoints-sunil-kataria-as-ceo-md-designate/
Suveen Sinha joins Forbes India as Editor
Forbes India names Suveen Sinha as Editor to strengthen its editorial voice and expand its impact. With 30+ years of experience across top newsrooms, international organizations, and thought leadership, Suveen joins from Business Standard and brings deep expertise in business, finance, and policy.
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FCB Group India appoints Aanandita Banerjee to lead production
FCB Group India appoints Aanandita Banerjee to head 456 Studios, strengthening its production capabilities. With extensive experience across top brands and multiple global awards, she aims to drive creative excellence, innovation, and business impact through cutting-edge storytelling and technology.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/fcb-group-india-appoints-aanandita-banerjee-to-lead-production/
Chandan Das is Associate Director of Digital and TV Revenue Generation – South at JioStar Network
Chandan Das has been appointed Associate Director of Digital & TV Revenue Generation – South at JioStar Network. Previously Region Head – South at Disney Star, he brings over a decade of experience in ad sales and revenue growth, overseeing key assets like Bigg Boss and World TV premieres.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/chandan-das-gets-new-role-at-jiostar-network/
Lori Conkling joins Netflix as Head of Licensing
Netflix has appointed Lori Conkling as Head of Licensing, overseeing U.S. TV & film content acquisition. Previously at YouTube, she played a key role in sports licensing and digital partnerships. With experience at NBCUniversal and Disney, she brings deep expertise to Netflix’s content strategy.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/lori-conkling-joins-netflix-as-head-of-licensing/
upGrad Enterprise scales India and North America footprint; expands leadership.
upGrad Enterprise has appointed Neeraj Gera in India and Neha Prasad Mullick in North America to drive growth. Gera will lead enterprise delivery, while Mullick will focus on sales and AI-driven workforce enablement. The move aligns with upGrad's expansion in India, North America, and Eastern Europe.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/upgrad-enterprise-strengthens-leadership-team/
JioStar Network appoints Yojana Phadnis as Manager Creative Strategy for Star Sports
Yojana Phadnis joins JioStar Network as Manager Creative Strategy for Star Sports, bringing over a decade of experience in media and entertainment. Previously, she was Marketing Manager at JioCinema and held key roles at Viacom18, Eros International, Tellychakkar, and Perfect Relations.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/jiostar-network-appoints-yojana-phadnis-for-star-sports/
Westlife Foodworld appoints Sandhydeep Purri as Chief People Officer
Westlife Foodworld Limited has named Sandhydeep Purri as Chief People Officer. With nearly 30 years in HR across Ed-Tech, Retail, QSR, and IT, she previously served as CPO at Unacademy Group. She will focus on HR governance, strategic processes, and tech integration, reporting to MD Saurabh Kalra .
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P&G Health appoints S Madhavan as Chairperson, succeeding Suresh Talwar
宝洁 Health names S. Madhavan as Chairperson, effective April 1, 2025, following Suresh Talwar’s retirement. An Independent Director at P&G Health, Madhavan brings four decades of experience across finance, law, and business. The company thanked Talwar for his leadership.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/pg-health-appoints-s-madhavan-as-chairperson/
Django appoints Natasha Bhatia as CBO amid expansion plans
Mumbai-based digital agency Django names Natasha Bhatia as Chief Business Officer to drive growth and expansion. Previously at OML, she brings expertise in business strategy, influencer marketing, and PR. Her leadership aligns with Django’s rebranding and vision to scale operations globally.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/django-appoints-natasha-bhatia-as-cbo/
Justin Hotard to succeed Pekka Lundmark as President and CEO of Nokia
诺基亚 names Justin Hotard as its next President & CEO, effective April 1, 2025, succeeding Pekka Lundmark. Currently leading Intel’s Data Center & AI Group, Hotard brings 25+ years of experience in global tech firms. He aims to drive Nokia’s transformation and future growth in AI and connectivity.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/justin-hotard-named-president-and-ceo-of-nokia/
Tilt Brand Solutions appoints Kushager Tuli as President – Creative
Tilt Brand Solutions names KUSHAGER TULI as President – Creative. With 18 years of experience at Ogilvy, McCann, JWT, and Leo Burnett, he has led campaigns for Coca-Cola, Nescafé, and BMW. Reporting to Adarsh Atal, he aims to enhance Tilt’s creative excellence and storytelling across platforms.
Read the article here: https://mediabrief.com/tilt-brand-solutions-kushager-tuli-as-president/