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  • Thinkstr elevates Ravi Raghavendra to NCD

    Thinkstr elevates Ravi Raghavendra to NCD

    Mumbai: Thinkstr, a Gurgaon-based independent agency, has elevated Ravi Raghavendra to the position of national creative director. He will shift to Bengaluru to kickstart the agency’s expansion.

    Thinkstr’s founder Satbir Singh said, “Ravi has spearheaded the agency’s creative from day one and it was only a matter of time before he officially ran it. We’ve won some interesting new businesses and created some very popular campaigns where he has been at the core. We tossed a coin between Mumbai and Bengaluru for our next office and Ravi called correctly. Our client base includes traditional biggies as well as new-age startups, which matches the Bengaluru client profile to a T. We invite briefs from brands with national presence or ambitions.”

    Raghavendra commands over 20 years of experience in the advertising and communication business, which includes 14 years as a creative leader across multinational agencies and a startup.

    Speaking on his new role, Raghavendra shared, “We have been thinking of expanding our footprint beyond Gurugram for a while. Bangalore is an exciting market. It’s not only a hotbed of new-age businesses, it’s also the hotbed of new-age thinking and home to many established marketing success stories.” 

    “Speaking for myself, it’s also home for me. So it’s great to be back and assume added responsibilities from the home turf. I’m sure the Bangalore clients, who are as fine as the Bangalore weather, will be nice to us,” he added.

  • InMobi appoints Todd Rose as SVP, global business development

    InMobi appoints Todd Rose as SVP, global business development

    Mumbai: InMobi on Wednesday announced the appointment of Todd Rose as senior vice president of global business development. He will be based out of San Francisco and report to InMobi Group co-founder and CEO, InMobi Marketing Cloud, Abhay Singhal.

    Rose joins InMobi to operationalise and accelerate a cohesive data and identity strategy, as well as expand strategic partnerships for clients to better leverage InMobi’s end-to-end advertising solutions to activate audiences, drive meaningful connections and ignite growth, said the company in a statement.

    “We’re thrilled to welcome Todd to lead our business development team, build on our growth and spearhead the next chapter of global expansion,” said Singhal. “Todd has deep domain expertise and rich relationships across the advertising ecosystem. He will play an integral role in defining and institutionalizing business development for InMobi, further advancing and expanding our strategy to address the market opportunities ahead.”  

    Previously, Rose worked for InMarket as chief business development officer. He also spearheaded agency holding company partnerships and led sales of GeoLink, InMarket’s real-time activation platform. Rose joined InMarket via the acquisition of NinthDecimal, a leading location intelligence platform, where he served in a similar capacity as part of the management team for eight years. He managed all platform and publisher partnerships and helped transition NinthDecimal from a Wi-Fi advertising network to a leader in mobile location intelligence.

    Earlier in his career, Rose led business development for YP / AT&T Interactive and had stints in management consulting with both McKinsey & Company and Marakon Associates.

    “InMobi has amassed a set of assets to provide end-to-end digital marketing capabilities for clients that can readily be tailored to the needs of specific verticals,” said Rose. “The depth of InMobi’s integrations with publishers and its role across the advertising value chain has poised the company to unlock and martial first-party data, for both publishers and advertisers, in an increasingly privacy-focused world.”  

  • Ants Digital appoints Sai Krishna as South branch head

    Ants Digital appoints Sai Krishna as South branch head

    Mumbai: Ants Digital, a Gurugram-based tech-led marketing agency, has appointed Sai Krishna as branch head for the southern region. Krishna will be based out of Hyderabad and overlook the operations for all the key markets in the South, said the agency.

    Krishna comes with over 15 years of experience in the field of marketing, creative and advertising and has worked extensively across the corporate, social, and government sectors. He joins Ants after working at E&Y where he was responsible for strategic business consulting. In the past, he was associated with Ogilvy, where he worked on crafting key communication for the state of Andhra Pradesh through creative, digital, and electronic media.

    Commenting on the new appointment, Ants Digital CEO Sanjay Arora said, “Ants has been consistently moving forward and with his appointment, the company will reinforce its operations in the southern region. Sai brings a good understanding of the South market and has vast experience in digital, creative strategy, and planning, which will add immense value to our clients and the team while exceeding service levels and client delivery. The South region has great potential and our current client base has given us a lot of confidence to invest more in this market. For Ants, both North and West markets have been performing very well and now South is emerging as a potential market to grow.”

    A post-graduate from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Krishna has also worked for the Government of Andhra Pradesh scaling up the communication initiatives to give a fillip to the medical technology sector in the state.

    Speaking on his new role, Krishna said, “Ants has been scaling its business in the South market and I am really excited to build and grow this further. South has some very interesting brands and corporate houses. The digital prowess and unique mix of service offerings of Ants will bring value to clients here.”

  • Truecaller appoints Jijendran Ravindran as VP, global business development

    Truecaller appoints Jijendran Ravindran as VP, global business development

    Mumbai: Caller ID app Truecaller has announced the appointment of Jijendran Ravindran as vice president (VP) of global business development. 

    In his new role at Truecaller, Ravindran will be working towards expanding business and growth across markets and report to the chief commercial officer, Kari Krishnamurthy.
    Ravindran joins Truecaller from Xiaomi, where he was associate director and the lead for MIUI India. He was responsible for managing and driving the overall business strategy for the brand. Prior to Xiaomi, he was heading app partnership for Micromax in India, Sri Lanka, Russia & Bangladesh. He has also been associated with Airtel and Vodafone in the past.

    “I am excited to have JJ on board. And I am confident that he will push our ambitions of having Truecaller in every connected device globally,” said Krishnamurthy welcoming Ravindran. “His extensive experience and accomplishments in his recent past stints will definitely take our efforts to another level.”

    Ravindran has extensive experience of working across varied sectors spanning telecom operators, smartphone brands & start-ups. His rich experience of over 16 years includes new partnerships, strategy, business development, operations, marketing, advertising & customer insights. He brings to the table an innate knack for understanding consumers, a bias for action, and people development experience.

    “I feel both honoured and humbled on being appointed by Truecaller,” said Ravindran on his appointment. “I firmly believe in Truecaller’s mission and it has been a service I have relied on myself for many years now. I’m also excited about the journey ahead.”

  • Yong Goon Park appointed as Mobis India MD, AS parts division

    Yong Goon Park appointed as Mobis India MD, AS parts division

    Mumbai: Mobis India, an established player in manufacturing high-quality automotive parts, accessories and mobility solutions for Hyundai Motors & Kia Motors in India and worldwide, has appointed Yong Goon Park as managing director, aftersales (AS) parts division. 

    Yong Goon Park will be based in Gurugram at Mobis India head office where he will be leading the AS business operations for the Indian market. He has 23 years of wide experience in leading the HR department and overseas business in Mobis. He has a competitive edge in handling large and emerging markets like China, said the press statement.

    Commenting on his new role, Park said, “Hyundai Mobis is driven with the global vision – ‘Innovation for Humanity, Mobility for tomorrow’. To align ourselves with the global vision, we are incorporating the best practices and global processes in our business activities to cater to the Indian market. In a rapidly evolving world, our aim is to delight our customers with superior quality products enriching their lifestyle for a fulfilling future.”

    Detailing further, Park added, “Mobis as a company inspires confidence, pursues mobility and now, we are progressing in the areas of education, social welfare, road safety, and climate change that resonate with the needs of the local community. At Mobis, we engage all our employees and channel partners in creating a sense of pride for a sustainable future. Today, India is at the cusp of change and offers immense potential. We stand committed to deliver mobility and innovation in our product range and be responsive towards society.”

  • GroupM elevates Arshan Saha to APAC CEO, Xaxis & specialty businesses

    GroupM elevates Arshan Saha to APAC CEO, Xaxis & specialty businesses

    MUMBAI: WPP’s media investment group, GroupM on Tuesday announced that it has expanded Arshan Saha’s role to CEO of Xaxis & specialty businesses, APAC. Saha’s previous title was CEO of Xaxis APAC and in his new role, will lead GroupM’s data-driven specialty businesses including Xaxis (programmatic), INCA (influencer marketing), finecast (addressable TV), sightline (addressable out-of-home), and acceleration (data & tech consultancy practice).

    The consolidation of leadership for all data-driven specialty businesses for APAC, will ensure GroupM’s continued future-ready innovation and growth. Saha brings his experience in growing and scaling Xaxis across the region to further strengthen GroupM’s data and technology suite of products, said the company in a press statement.

    GroupM, APAC CEO, Ashutosh Srivastava commented, “As part of GroupM’s overall global strategy for growth, we have been investing in launching and growing several data-driven specialty businesses in the region. Apart from Xaxis, we have fast-growing businesses in INCA and finecast, and are on the verge of launching addressable OOH and data & tech consulting. Arshan has shown great product and commercial acumen in growing Xaxis, and we are confident of his success in scaling our performance and digital product offerings across Asia-Pacific.”

    Speaking on his new role, Saha said, “My journey at Xaxis has provided me with the perfect platform to succeed in this role. I am excited to embark on this new challenge, leading a high-growth portfolio of specialty businesses for GroupM in channels that are in high demand from our clients. This consolidation will empower our clients to make media work harder for them while allowing them to easily access GroupM’s digital expertise as a single unit.”

  • Soumak Banik returns to MediaCom as Indonesia MD

    Soumak Banik returns to MediaCom as Indonesia MD

    Mumbai: WPP’s MediaCom has brought on board Soumak Banik as managing director for Indonesia, who returns after having served as chief growth officer at the firm for India & South Asia region until July this year. He will report to GroupM Indonesia CEO Himanshu Shekhar and MediaCom Asia Pacific CEO, Mark Heap.

    Banik succeeds Partha Kabi who recently took charge as global account director at MediaCom for SK-II and is now based in Singapore.

    On this succession move, media reports quoted Himanshu Shekhar as saying, “Kabi’s successor has big shoes to fill, and I am hugely excited to have Banik as the new leader for MediaCom Indonesia. His infectious enthusiasm and positivity will be crucial in building on the strong foundations.”

    Banik commands over 20 years of experience in conceptualisation, supporting communication, deriving & driving effective efficient marketing solutions across industries like FMCG, CSG, auto, luxury, telecom, e-commerce, BFSI, sports, publishing, and multiple brands. Prior to MediaCom, he was associated with Mindshare Indonesia as principal partner for three years until 2019.

    “The global momentum in MediaCom is so inspiring. Combining this with the assets we can leverage from GroupM globally, regionally and locally, makes me very confident that we can continue to drive growth for our clients, the careers of our people, and our business,” Banik said on his appointment.

  • Gozoop onboards Aakash P Shah as associate director, brand solutions

    Gozoop onboards Aakash P Shah as associate director, brand solutions

    Mumbai: The digital-first integrated marketing agency Gozoop has strengthened its leadership by appointing Aakash P Shah as associate director – brand solutions. 

    Shah will be contributing to the growth of the company by aligning new partnerships and businesses and report to Gozoop CEO & co-founder Ahmed Aftab Naqvi, said the press statement.

    Shah joins Gozoop with more than eight years of work experience in the field of 360-degree advertising, branding, sales & marketing strategy. He has been instrumental in his long stint at communication boot camp & IdeateLabs, across industries like real estate, F&B, FMCG, and media. 
    Commenting on the new appointment, Naqvi said, “Aakash combines his immense passion for marketing with infectious energy. Look forward to ‘Breaking The Box’ together.”

    Speaking on his new role, Shah said, “The distinguished values of honesty, integrity & perseverance that have guided me through my professional streak align perfectly well with the nature of Gozoop. I am excited to begin my journey in Gozoop and champion businesses.”

  • Nimit Jaiswal joins BeyondSkool as chief growth officer

    Nimit Jaiswal joins BeyondSkool as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: E-learning platform BeyondSkool has announced Nimit Jaiswal as its chief growth officer. In his new role, Jaiswal is responsible for the company’s growth and brand strategy.

    An IIM Bangalore alumnus, Jaiswal comes with seven years of experience having worked with companies like Xanadu, Lodha Group, and ZS Associates in the past. Before joining BeyondSkool, he was working with Helppo as a founding member and the head of product and marketing.

    Speaking about the appointment, Beyondskool CEO and founder, Payal Gaba said, “Nimit is a result-oriented leader who comes with a deep understanding of business growth and data-driven marketing. We are thrilled to have him as part of BeyondSkool’s leadership team. He will focus on building and implementing our business growth strategy and broaden our brand reach in India and international markets.”

    Talking about his new role, Nimit Jaiswal said, “BeyondSkool is about transformation and unlocking human possibilities from a very small age. In my role, I want to explore as many geographies, business channels, and customer segments as possible. The goal is to make BeyondSkool a go-to academy for every parent who wishes more out of life for their children.”

  • Royal Enfield CEO Vinod Dasari moves on, B Govindarajan new ED

    Royal Enfield CEO Vinod Dasari moves on, B Govindarajan new ED

    Mumbai: Eicher Motors has announced that Royal Enfield chief executive officer Vinod K Dasari has stepped down from the company. Dasari has also resigned as executive director of the board of Eicher Motors. The resignation will come into effect from 13 August. Dasari will be succeeded by B Govindarajan, who has been the chief operating officer of Royal Enfield since 2013.

    Dasari’s decision to move on is to dedicate time and energy to pursue his passion and ambition in affordable healthcare. He recently set up and inaugurated a not-for-profit hospital in Chennai. “It has been a very memorable ride over the last two years and more at Royal Enfield. I have decided to move on, so I can dedicatedly follow a personal passion that has been close to me for many years now,” said Dasari.

    Prior to joining Royal Enfield in April 2019, Dasari was the CEO and managing director of Ashok Leyland, a position he held since 2011. He had joined Ashok Leyland as CEO in 2005.

    “Vinod has made significant contributions to the organisation,” said Eicher Motors MD, Siddhartha Lal. “Right from his unwavering focus on customer-facing digital properties, to driving network expansion, to building several new services and solutions-oriented initiatives, he has helped the company take giant steps forward. He also very ably led the company through tough and unprecedented times over the last year and a half.”

    B Govindarajan, who has spent more than 23 years across Royal Enfield and Eicher Motors, will be inducted as a whole time director on the board of Eicher Motors and will take charge as executive director of Royal Enfield from 18 August, the company said.

    “Govind brings on board an astute understanding of the industry, with strong technical know-how, combined with a sharp strategic outlook and operational excellence,” Siddhartha Lal stated. “He has led several turnkey projects for Royal Enfield and has been instrumental in growing and expanding our manufacturing facilities, in bringing a paradigm shift in our product quality, delivery and development process, and in setting up our two state-of-the-art technology centres in India and the UK.”