Unilever's Kartik Chandrasekhar joins Kellanova | Punit Goenka charts a new course after Sony-merger collapse

联合利华 's Kartik Chandrasekhar joins Kellanova as Chief Commercial Officer for global markets including Asia and Africa

Unilever's Kartik Chandrasekhar has joined US-headquartered Kellanova (formerly known as the Kellogg Company) as Chief Commercial Officer for regional markets including Asia, ANZ, Middle East and Africa.

Kartik Chandrasekhar, who was to join the HUL Management Committee as executive director, personal care, quit Unilever earlier this year.

Chandrasekhar began his career as a management trainee at Unilever and went on to rise through the ranks as head of oral care and skin cleansing for D&E markets and global brand lead - Pepsodent.

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ZEE's restructuring, layoffs, strategic focus; Punit Goenka charts a new course after Sony-merger collapse

In January 2024, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) faced a major setback with the collapse its proposed $10 billion merger with Sony Group Corp. This decision, following two years of twists and turns, left Zee needing to chart a new course.

While the company has maintained a forward-looking approach, there have been significant internal changes, including restructuring, cost-cutting measures, and people movements.

Here’s a look at Zee's post-merger actions, unpacking the key measures the company and MD and CEO Punit Goenka have taken since January 22, 2024.

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Elections 2024: Politicians hungry for Gen Z attention use memes, reels and influencers

Politicians are ditching dry speeches for a trendier tone. Memes, references to viral reels, and catchy phrases are replacing some of the usual mudslinging in the general election campaigns this year.

This GenZ-influenced approach by political parties and candidates is all about attracting young voters with content they consume daily.

Just last week, defence Minister Rajnath Singh joined in on the popular 'moye moye' trend, taking a light-hearted jab at the opposition during his speech at a public rally in Ghaziabad. It took the internet by storms with innumerable memes being circulated on social media platforms.

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MeitY forms five new working groups for data privacy, security, and e-governance efficiency

The Indian government is taking a proactive approach to the digital age by establishing five working groups under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

According to media reports, these groups will delve into critical areas like data anonymization, zero-trust architecture, and security for internet-of-things (IoT) devices and mobile devices.

Their primary objective is to develop and implement clear guidelines that will streamline the implementation of e-governance projects across various ministries and departments. Additionally, existing guidelines for mobile security and online learning systems will be revised to reflect advancements in technology.

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Maruti's former marketing boss Shashank Srivastava keeps this quote in his diary

When Storyboard18 asked Maruti Suzuki India Limited 's Shashank Srivastava what interests him outside of work, he said, "My hobby is chess, and I make it a point to keep up with the latest trends in the game." He told us, "It not only helps me focus on something other than work, but also, chess is a great game which involves a lot of planning. It involves a lot of discipline."

Discipline and planning are what he seems to have perfected at Maruti Suzuki India, a firm known for its meticulous planning and emphasis on discipline given the brand's Japanese lineage and influence.

On March 27, the auto major elevated Shashank Srivastava from the position of Head – Marketing and Sales to ‘Member Executive Committee’. In many ways, it's an end of an era in the marketing world, as Srivastava moves on from his current role and into an advisory one as part of a core leadership group.

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