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  • Venu Gopal is head of buying at Infiniti Retail

    Venu Gopal is head of buying at Infiniti Retail

    MUMBAI: Tata group firm Infiniti Retail has appointed Venu Gopal as the Head of Buying.

    He will replace Rahul Tayal, who stepped down as the chief of buying with effect from June 15, 2016 to relocate to Delhi in order to stay closer to his family and pursue new opportunities.

    “Venu is a seasoned retail professional with over 2 decades of experience. He has handled pretty much every category Croma deals in and is a familiar name in every partner organization we do business with. Venu is Infiniti’s 1st employee and his accession is a strong testimony of our commitment to promoting talent from within the organization,” said Infiniti Retail Limited CEO Avijit Mitra.

    An economics graduate with a PGDM in Retail, Venu Gopal is an industry veteran with 21 years of experience in Sourcing, Merchandising, Planning, Operations, Sales & Marketing in Electronic Mega Stores, Hyper Markets & Life Style Department Stores.

  • Yellow Tie Hospitality ropes in Chef Harpal Singh as brand ambassador for GBC

    Yellow Tie Hospitality ropes in Chef Harpal Singh as brand ambassador for GBC

    MUMBAI: Yellow Tie Hospitality Management, an India-based Food & Beverages (F&B) Franchise Management Company, officially announces Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhias the Brand Ambassador and Chef on board of Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC) in the country. A sought after name in the Indian F&B sector, Chef Harpal’s trademark style, of making the act of cooking into a form of entertainment, resonates with the typical Indian foodie. With his association, the company hopes to bring about an innovative Indian twist to many dishes, especially by packaging the traditional Indian dishes in American style.

    Some of the preparations from Harpal Singh’s exclusive menu include: – Happy Fried Chicken Served with Curry Mango Jalepeno Dip, Jong Lee Paneer Burger – with Thai Spice Paneer Sticks and Noodle, Mutton Rogan Josh Burger, Gulkand Muffin, Palak Paneer Burger and Gulkand Muffin.

    Commenting on this announcement, Karan Tanna, Founder and CEO, Yellow Tie Hospitality Management said, ,“Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, popularly known as the Energy Chef of India is truly loved by the viewers for his hassle-free, lip-smacking recipes. We are proud to have him on board as the official Brand Ambassador of Genuine Broaster Chicken in India. We are confident that with his expertise and repertoire, the menu will truly represent our brand philosophy in the country – American Soul with an Indian Heart.”

    Adding his bit, Chef Harpal SinghSokhisaid, “I am really excited to be associated with Broaster Chicken as the brand ambassador in India. With this association, it will give me an opportunity to introduce an “Indo-American” cuisine, where we will offer traditional Indian dishes in a modern day, youth oriented and fun format.”

    Apart from being a chef, Harpal Singh Sokhi is a regular on popular culinary TV shows and is a household name. With a background in North Indian cooking and having a reputation for creating fusion cuisine with Indian and international flavors, Chef Harpal will give magic touch to Broaster Chicken that will definitely please the Indian palate while staying true to its American heritage.

    Broaster Chicken is a heritage culture in USA for over 60 years now. Currently operational in 36 countries across the world, Broaster Chicken is served at leading chains like ‘Bob Evans Garden’ and ‘Al Bek’. Crispy, light, juicy and delicious taste, Broaster Chicken is known for:

    • Use of fresh, never frozen chicken
    • Marinated and coated with our proprietary Broaster products
    • Chicken with over 50% lesser oil and zero trans fat
    • Cooked in a Broaster Pressure Fryer

    The proprietary marinades, seasonings, coatings and specially blended cooking oils bring out a taste that’s unforgettably delicious and authentically Genuine Broaster Chicken.

    Yellow Tie Hospitality Management plans to launch 40 GBC outlets in India, starting with Mumbai very soon. The brand will be served exclusively in different franchise formats and lip-smacking authentic menu by the company. Besides the regular pressure fried chicken that utilizes lesser oil and retains meat moisture, the menu will also offer other interesting products in burger, indie meals, appetizers, beverages and other categories.

    Along with its brand promotion, Yellow Tie Hospitality hopes to augment the food startup industry as well. It aims at giving fledgling entrepreneurs a chance to scale their business via operational efficiency, management, and collaborations in this sector.

  • Yellow Tie Hospitality ropes in Chef Harpal Singh as brand ambassador for GBC

    Yellow Tie Hospitality ropes in Chef Harpal Singh as brand ambassador for GBC

    MUMBAI: Yellow Tie Hospitality Management, an India-based Food & Beverages (F&B) Franchise Management Company, officially announces Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhias the Brand Ambassador and Chef on board of Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC) in the country. A sought after name in the Indian F&B sector, Chef Harpal’s trademark style, of making the act of cooking into a form of entertainment, resonates with the typical Indian foodie. With his association, the company hopes to bring about an innovative Indian twist to many dishes, especially by packaging the traditional Indian dishes in American style.

    Some of the preparations from Harpal Singh’s exclusive menu include: – Happy Fried Chicken Served with Curry Mango Jalepeno Dip, Jong Lee Paneer Burger – with Thai Spice Paneer Sticks and Noodle, Mutton Rogan Josh Burger, Gulkand Muffin, Palak Paneer Burger and Gulkand Muffin.

    Commenting on this announcement, Karan Tanna, Founder and CEO, Yellow Tie Hospitality Management said, ,“Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, popularly known as the Energy Chef of India is truly loved by the viewers for his hassle-free, lip-smacking recipes. We are proud to have him on board as the official Brand Ambassador of Genuine Broaster Chicken in India. We are confident that with his expertise and repertoire, the menu will truly represent our brand philosophy in the country – American Soul with an Indian Heart.”

    Adding his bit, Chef Harpal SinghSokhisaid, “I am really excited to be associated with Broaster Chicken as the brand ambassador in India. With this association, it will give me an opportunity to introduce an “Indo-American” cuisine, where we will offer traditional Indian dishes in a modern day, youth oriented and fun format.”

    Apart from being a chef, Harpal Singh Sokhi is a regular on popular culinary TV shows and is a household name. With a background in North Indian cooking and having a reputation for creating fusion cuisine with Indian and international flavors, Chef Harpal will give magic touch to Broaster Chicken that will definitely please the Indian palate while staying true to its American heritage.

    Broaster Chicken is a heritage culture in USA for over 60 years now. Currently operational in 36 countries across the world, Broaster Chicken is served at leading chains like ‘Bob Evans Garden’ and ‘Al Bek’. Crispy, light, juicy and delicious taste, Broaster Chicken is known for:

    • Use of fresh, never frozen chicken
    • Marinated and coated with our proprietary Broaster products
    • Chicken with over 50% lesser oil and zero trans fat
    • Cooked in a Broaster Pressure Fryer

    The proprietary marinades, seasonings, coatings and specially blended cooking oils bring out a taste that’s unforgettably delicious and authentically Genuine Broaster Chicken.

    Yellow Tie Hospitality Management plans to launch 40 GBC outlets in India, starting with Mumbai very soon. The brand will be served exclusively in different franchise formats and lip-smacking authentic menu by the company. Besides the regular pressure fried chicken that utilizes lesser oil and retains meat moisture, the menu will also offer other interesting products in burger, indie meals, appetizers, beverages and other categories.

    Along with its brand promotion, Yellow Tie Hospitality hopes to augment the food startup industry as well. It aims at giving fledgling entrepreneurs a chance to scale their business via operational efficiency, management, and collaborations in this sector.

  • POKKT has appointed Kaye Quema as associate vice president, APAC

    POKKT has appointed Kaye Quema as associate vice president, APAC

    MUMBAI: POKKT (Pocket), Mobile video advertising platform operating in India and South East Asia that focuses on video ads within mobile games, is further strengthening its foothold in South East Asian region by bringing digital solutions advertising expert Kaye Quema on board as Associate Vice President, APAC.

    She will be responsible for delivering scale in mobile and video advertising and will be reporting to the founder & CEO Rohit Sharma.

    Speaking about her appointment, Sharma said, “POKKT has established itself as the leading Ad platform when it comes to brand advertising within Mobile Games. Kaye, with her multi-market experience in the region and previous success in pioneering digital advertising in these economies, will help POKKT further strengthen and enhance its position in the market.”

    With over 9 years of experience in Ad Sales and Operations, Kaye joins POKKT as Associate Vice President, APAC region. POKKT has offices and sales teams in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam & Philippines and Kaye’s appointment will accelerate POKKT’s rapid expansion in the SEA markets significantly going forward.

    Kaye too expressed her excitement for her new role. “POKKT, with its differentiated product offering, has been able to provide innovative mobile ad solutions via In-App and In-Gaming platform – which is now at massive reach. Pokkt is well ahead of the game and there is nothing more exciting than being part of a company that is the authority of this unique product and fortifying its importance in mobile first strategies,” she added.

    The focus is shifting towards video advertising in these mobile first markets and POKKT offers a huge opportunity to brands to reach out to targeted audiences within Gaming Apps. Based in Singapore, Kaye brings with her, regional experience in the digital advertising industry to the table.

  • POKKT has appointed Kaye Quema as associate vice president, APAC

    POKKT has appointed Kaye Quema as associate vice president, APAC

    MUMBAI: POKKT (Pocket), Mobile video advertising platform operating in India and South East Asia that focuses on video ads within mobile games, is further strengthening its foothold in South East Asian region by bringing digital solutions advertising expert Kaye Quema on board as Associate Vice President, APAC.

    She will be responsible for delivering scale in mobile and video advertising and will be reporting to the founder & CEO Rohit Sharma.

    Speaking about her appointment, Sharma said, “POKKT has established itself as the leading Ad platform when it comes to brand advertising within Mobile Games. Kaye, with her multi-market experience in the region and previous success in pioneering digital advertising in these economies, will help POKKT further strengthen and enhance its position in the market.”

    With over 9 years of experience in Ad Sales and Operations, Kaye joins POKKT as Associate Vice President, APAC region. POKKT has offices and sales teams in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam & Philippines and Kaye’s appointment will accelerate POKKT’s rapid expansion in the SEA markets significantly going forward.

    Kaye too expressed her excitement for her new role. “POKKT, with its differentiated product offering, has been able to provide innovative mobile ad solutions via In-App and In-Gaming platform – which is now at massive reach. Pokkt is well ahead of the game and there is nothing more exciting than being part of a company that is the authority of this unique product and fortifying its importance in mobile first strategies,” she added.

    The focus is shifting towards video advertising in these mobile first markets and POKKT offers a huge opportunity to brands to reach out to targeted audiences within Gaming Apps. Based in Singapore, Kaye brings with her, regional experience in the digital advertising industry to the table.

  • Neo@Ogilvy Appoints Deepankar Kapoor head of strategy for India

    Neo@Ogilvy Appoints Deepankar Kapoor head of strategy for India

    MUMBAI: Neo@Ogilvy announced Deepankar Kapoor as Vice President and Head of Strategy – India, Neo@Ogilvy. He will be based in Gurgaon.

    Kapoor comes to Neo@Ogilvy with work experience that is richly diverse and spans eight years in digital strategy and planning. Kapoor has worked on multiple aspects of this business – creative, content, media, technology and CRM providing solutions for a roster of blue chip brands. He joins Neo@Ogilvy from Havas Media where he was leading the digital strategy function while working with brands such as Star TV, Sun Pharmaceuticals, LG, Amway, Xolo, Clovia among others.

    Neo@Ogilvy India president & country head Rajesh Bhatia said, “I have always emphasised the need and importance of sophisticated strategy and planning talent – this skill is often compromised by digital agencies. I am fortunate to have worked with some of the best talent in the industry who have reinforced that belief. I am delighted to have Deepankar join us in our journey to help establish our thought leadership and provide digital strategic direction to the brands we partner.”

    Before Havas Media Group, Kapoor has led digital strategy at the Grey Group and DigitasLbi where he drove digital transformation journeys for brands such as Tata Motors, Volkswagen, Quikr, Cadburys, Vespa, ITC, Dell, Johnson & Johnsons portfolio, Indian Army, Network18, Wipro Corporate, etc. A few prominent digital exercises under his belt are the digital brand launches of Tata Bolt & Zest, Tata Safari’s CRM initiative famously known as SOUL and the very recent buzziest campaigns of 2015 called Tardis Day (for Doctor Who fans) for Star FX.

    Academically, he holds an MBA from the University of Calcutta, a degree in Communications Management from Symbiosis International University and a Diploma in Cyber Laws from Government Law College Mumbai.

  • Neo@Ogilvy Appoints Deepankar Kapoor head of strategy for India

    Neo@Ogilvy Appoints Deepankar Kapoor head of strategy for India

    MUMBAI: Neo@Ogilvy announced Deepankar Kapoor as Vice President and Head of Strategy – India, Neo@Ogilvy. He will be based in Gurgaon.

    Kapoor comes to Neo@Ogilvy with work experience that is richly diverse and spans eight years in digital strategy and planning. Kapoor has worked on multiple aspects of this business – creative, content, media, technology and CRM providing solutions for a roster of blue chip brands. He joins Neo@Ogilvy from Havas Media where he was leading the digital strategy function while working with brands such as Star TV, Sun Pharmaceuticals, LG, Amway, Xolo, Clovia among others.

    Neo@Ogilvy India president & country head Rajesh Bhatia said, “I have always emphasised the need and importance of sophisticated strategy and planning talent – this skill is often compromised by digital agencies. I am fortunate to have worked with some of the best talent in the industry who have reinforced that belief. I am delighted to have Deepankar join us in our journey to help establish our thought leadership and provide digital strategic direction to the brands we partner.”

    Before Havas Media Group, Kapoor has led digital strategy at the Grey Group and DigitasLbi where he drove digital transformation journeys for brands such as Tata Motors, Volkswagen, Quikr, Cadburys, Vespa, ITC, Dell, Johnson & Johnsons portfolio, Indian Army, Network18, Wipro Corporate, etc. A few prominent digital exercises under his belt are the digital brand launches of Tata Bolt & Zest, Tata Safari’s CRM initiative famously known as SOUL and the very recent buzziest campaigns of 2015 called Tardis Day (for Doctor Who fans) for Star FX.

    Academically, he holds an MBA from the University of Calcutta, a degree in Communications Management from Symbiosis International University and a Diploma in Cyber Laws from Government Law College Mumbai.

  • Event Capital repositions as Creator, Curator and Aggregator

    Event Capital repositions as Creator, Curator and Aggregator

    MUMBAI: Event Capital, an event intellectual property specialist company and a Laqshya Media Groupholding, today unveils its new logo which signifies the company’s transformation from an event IP aggregator tofocussed creators and curators of IP events in the live space. The modern typeface is new age and concept driven which reinforces Event Capital’s capability of creating powerful content driven stories. With the completion of 3 years this July, Event Capital has been a pioneer in curating event IPs such as Bike Festival of India, The Edutainment Show, etc.

    This announcement by Event Capital is just one of the first in the series that the company has made after appointing a new CEO, Swaroop Banerjee, only a month ago. A festivals & branded entertainment specialist, Banerjee will be actively involved in expanding the current bouquet of live intellectual properties owned by Event Capital. He will also focus on introducing live and digital content creations and will oversee development of new verticals in lifestyle, music and sports.

    Explaining the change, Swaroop Banerjee commented, “The new logo of Event Capital has a bold outlook in the font with a colour that has a digital millennial filter woven into it. This depicts our ability to curate for youth genres as ably as for other genres. This is our 3rd year in existence and there has been a phenomenal track record so far; we needed a fresh outlook to chart our trajectory higher and therefore the most important thing was to ensure that we come across as a youth consumer focussed organization. Additionally the introduction of a music vertical will change the dynamics for EC and the initiatives under this vertical will form core headline products under the EC hood. Ultimately the bulls-eye for us this year is to become content creators in the live space.”

    Adding to this, Deepak Choudhary, Co-founder & Director, Event Capitalsaid, “It’s has been three exciting business and brand years for Event Capital. Market orientations have changed and the IP industry is now extremely matured. We had started with acquisitions and collaborations with existing IP owners and now we have moved to creating our own IPs. It was only natural that we go through an image makeover as we have gone through a concept makeover.”

  • Event Capital repositions as Creator, Curator and Aggregator

    Event Capital repositions as Creator, Curator and Aggregator

    MUMBAI: Event Capital, an event intellectual property specialist company and a Laqshya Media Groupholding, today unveils its new logo which signifies the company’s transformation from an event IP aggregator tofocussed creators and curators of IP events in the live space. The modern typeface is new age and concept driven which reinforces Event Capital’s capability of creating powerful content driven stories. With the completion of 3 years this July, Event Capital has been a pioneer in curating event IPs such as Bike Festival of India, The Edutainment Show, etc.

    This announcement by Event Capital is just one of the first in the series that the company has made after appointing a new CEO, Swaroop Banerjee, only a month ago. A festivals & branded entertainment specialist, Banerjee will be actively involved in expanding the current bouquet of live intellectual properties owned by Event Capital. He will also focus on introducing live and digital content creations and will oversee development of new verticals in lifestyle, music and sports.

    Explaining the change, Swaroop Banerjee commented, “The new logo of Event Capital has a bold outlook in the font with a colour that has a digital millennial filter woven into it. This depicts our ability to curate for youth genres as ably as for other genres. This is our 3rd year in existence and there has been a phenomenal track record so far; we needed a fresh outlook to chart our trajectory higher and therefore the most important thing was to ensure that we come across as a youth consumer focussed organization. Additionally the introduction of a music vertical will change the dynamics for EC and the initiatives under this vertical will form core headline products under the EC hood. Ultimately the bulls-eye for us this year is to become content creators in the live space.”

    Adding to this, Deepak Choudhary, Co-founder & Director, Event Capitalsaid, “It’s has been three exciting business and brand years for Event Capital. Market orientations have changed and the IP industry is now extremely matured. We had started with acquisitions and collaborations with existing IP owners and now we have moved to creating our own IPs. It was only natural that we go through an image makeover as we have gone through a concept makeover.”

  • 3M India appoints Debarati Sen as MD; Amit Laroya elevated to 3M Korea MD

    3M India appoints Debarati Sen as MD; Amit Laroya elevated to 3M Korea MD

    MUMBAI: 3M India, the Indian subsidiary of US multinational conglomerate 3M Co., has announced the appointment of Debarati Sen as managing director of 3M India Limited and 3M Lanka Pvt. Ltd. The appointment came into with effect from 1 June 2016. Sen has taken the responsibility from Amit Laroya, who led the company for the past three years and is now moving to 3M Korea.

    In her new role, she will focus on innovation, aligning the organization closely to customer needs in the Indian marketplace. She will also look after 3M India’s local capabilities in the form of industry leading customer innovation centers, multiple manufacturing plans and top notch talent across functions positions it well for growth.

    On the occasion of her appointment, Sen, said, “Having been part of 3M for more than two decades, I am committed to building further the strong position that 3M has built over the years in India. The focus will be stronger than ever to provide innovative solutions to the Indian customer and help drive value through local technology and manufacturing. The endeavour is to work closely with the government to help realize ‘Make in India’ project a success.”

    3M India is a publicly traded company on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National stock exchange and claims to have an annual sales of Rs.2,103 cr in financial year 2015-16).

    Sen joined 3M in 1996 and has been a part of the organization for over two decades now. She has worked across various verticals and held key positions including CMO and global business director at 3M. Currently, she is the acting director of corporate sales operation at 3M’s corporate headquarters in St. Paul, USA.

    3M former MD Laroya added, “I am glad to handover this position to someone who has a proven track record both in India and the US. 3M India will benefit from her experience and leadership.”