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  • Virtual memorial builder LyfeIndex looks to expand to India

    Virtual memorial builder LyfeIndex looks to expand to India

    MUMBAI: There’s a part of you which is painfully missing your lost loved one. And you can’t seem to remember where you kept the voice recording, the pictures, the videos of  the one you miss.

    No sweat, what you could log on to Lyfeindex and sign into your account, where you have taken the pains to store everything you have about your loved one.

    Lyfeindex is an innovative platform that aims to honour the lives of departed loved ones by providing lasting digital space for writing and sharing memorials.

    Founded by Manoj Swarup on 2 September 2019, in London, LyfeIndex was born from a personal mission to help individuals and families preserve their legacies and memories. Today, the platform has rapidly evolved into a digital archiving solution with 10,000+ users globally, allowing people worldwide to create interactive, lasting memorials for their loved ones – family and friends. .

    One can create individual profiles that serve as digital tributes, containing important details such as their biography, photographs and significant milestones. This enables users to build a comprehensive narrative, that truly captures the essence and legacy of their loved ones.

    LyfeIndex was created with a simple yet profound belief — every life tells a unique story that deserves to be remembered. The platform offers a comprehensive, interactive digital space where memories transcend geographic boundaries, enabling families to create lasting memories for their loved ones. 
     

  • Jagran New Media onboards Manoj Mishra as CHRO

    Jagran New Media onboards Manoj Mishra as CHRO

    MUMBAI: Jagran New Media (JNM), the digital wing of Jagran Prakashan, announced a significant leadership appointment by onboarding Manoj Mishra, as chief human resources officer (CHRO). His role:  lead the overall framework for talent, culture, and value system. With over two decades of experience in HR leadership, talent management, culture building and business goals, Manoj brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role, to drive impactful leadership management and key initiatives for the company, says a press release issued by the company.

    Manoj comes with an extensive background in human resource function, specialising in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the workplace and building a strong organisational culture. In his new role at JNM,  he will focus on leveraging his unique set of skills and expertise to enhance employee engagement and strengthen the organization’s HR framework. His background as a consultant, and at companies such as Tata Retail, Future group, Landmark group, Walmart, Flipkart and Better Place should hold him in good stead at JNM.

    Elated with his role, Mishra said, “I am thrilled to kick start this new journey with JNM. I will focus on building a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and also look forward to contributing to the growth framework, ensuring the organisation continues its pursuit of excellence.”

    Jagran New Media chief executive officer Bharat Gupta said:  “We are delighted to welcome Manoj to the JNM family. With his elaborate experience, innovative approach, and proven track record in human resources, we are confident he will be invaluable in cultivating a positive and productive work environment. I believe Manoj will be a catalyst in further building on the high-trust, high-performance culture fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) framework within the workplace”

     

  • Mukesh Ambani appoints Ira Bindra as group president, people & talent

    Mukesh Ambani appoints Ira Bindra as group president, people & talent

    MUMBAI: In the vast ocean of corporate titans, even the youngest sharks have the power to disrupt the tides.

    Such is the case at Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), where Mukesh Ambani, the captain of India’s largest private sector ship, has made a bold and transformative move. Ira Bindra, a seasoned global HR leader, has been appointed as group president, people & talent—a decision brimming with promise and significance. With this strategic appointment, Ambani signals a renewed focus on people, culture, and leadership in a company that shapes global narratives. It’s a moment of overwhelming excitement, as Bindra steps into a role that could redefine the future of one of the world’s most influential conglomerates.

    This appointment is a rare instance where Ambani himself announced a senior leadership hire, reflecting its strategic importance.

    Bindra, a 47-year-old HR leader with over two decades of global experience, will oversee talent development, leadership initiatives, and cultural transformation across the organisation. She is the first non-family woman and the youngest professional to join RIL’s Executive Committee.

    “Ira Bindra joins us from Medtronic, USA, where she was head of human resources and vice president – global regions,” Ambani stated in an internal communication. “She will work with me, Isha, Akash, Anant, and the executive committee to drive transformation across our company for people, culture, and leadership.”

    Bindra will collaborate with RIL’s business and HR leaders to elevate the company’s human resource practices to world-class standards. Her role includes fostering inclusive leadership and aligning HR strategies with RIL’s ambitious growth objectives.

    An alumna of Delhi’s Lady Shri Ram College (1998) and Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands (1999), Bindra’s illustrious career spans leadership roles at GE Capital, GE India, GE Healthcare, GE Oil & Gas, and Medtronic. She has worked across diverse sectors, including med-tech, financial services, and global industrial enterprises, in regions such as India, the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

    Ambani emphasised Bindra’s expertise, stating, “Her experience spans designing new operating models, creating business lines, and executing significant divestitures—contributing to improved performance and outcomes.”

    Bindra has expressed enthusiasm for her new role, sharing in a LinkedIn post: “I look forward to this new and exciting chapter that will bring new learnings and leverage my prior experiences to propel the next chapter of growth and transformation for Reliance, in partnership with the leaders and teams at Reliance” 

  • Initiative Media’s Virender Singh Rana joins India Gate rice maker KRBL India

    Initiative Media’s Virender Singh Rana joins India Gate rice maker KRBL India

    MUMBAI :India Gate basmati rice maker KRBL has a new media custodian getting on board. Virender Singh Rana has joined the world’s largest rice millers and basmati rice exporter as assistant general manager – media and brand experience. 

    A commerce graduate, Virender has got most of his savvy media learnings over the years on the job. He spent the first eight years of his career at media concessionaire Avcom Media learning the tricks of the media buying trade . He followed that up with a good 10 years at Initiative Media getting deep insights into media strategy, media planning, buying, campaign management for clients operating in various categories right from FMCG to  e-commerce to healthcare, to lifestyle. He climbed up the ranks to become associate business director- investment.

    And that’s where he was identified as the media professional who could help KRBL as it “charts new paths with an expanding product portfolio. Virender’s strategic vision and expertise in media strategy and market analytics will play a pivotal role crafting transformative media and  brand experiences and deepening connections with the company’s consumers.”

  • WPP hires former Accenture executive Prashant Mehta to lead its India GDC

    WPP hires former Accenture executive Prashant Mehta to lead its India GDC

    MUMBAI:  WPP is betting big on India. The creative transformation company early on 12 December announced that it was pumping more bucks into India by scaling up its global delivery centre  (GDC) operation in the country. It has brought on board  former Accenture executive Prashant Mehta as managing director to lead it with the responsibility of accelerating its growth globally, with the highest concentration of talent based in India.

    The specialist capability hub, which is accessible to all WPP agency teams around the world, will be headquartered in India. This further commitment to the market follows the November 2024 announcement of a new campus in Chennai,  WPP’s third after Mumbai and Gurugram.

    India’s is among its top 10 growing markets and a major source of tech innovation and creativity, and the company has been strategically scaling up its GDC team in the country.. Building on the company’s 11,000-strong workforce in the country, the GDC takes advantage of the significant resources and strong foundation of specialist expertise already in place to further accelerate WPP’s presence in the market.

    The GDC currently employs 10,000 people around the world and plays a critical role in WPP’s business transformation and simplification strategy. It unlocks WPP’s best-in-class specialist capabilities such as cloud modernisation, hyper-personalisation, composable commerce, VR and XR experiences, generative AI and product engineering to offer fully integrated and innovative solutions for clients. These services will complement existing agency expertise across media, content, customer experience (CX), commerce, technology, data and design.

    Prashant is an experienced digital transformation expert and joins WPP from Accenture, where he was global managing director of global assets at Accenture Song, responsible for its generative AI-led asset strategy, delivery and adoption. Prior to Accenture, he was the global chief product and delivery officer for Dentsu Creative & Experience, and group VP at Publicis Sapient.

    “Our GDC enables agency teams and their clients to tap into specialist expertise and new capabilities, “ said WPP CEO Mark Read. “It is underpinned by WPP Open, our AI-driven operating system for marketing transformation, fuelling growth and connecting the dots across our business. I welcome Prashant to WPP and look forward to working with him to develop our offering.”

    WPP  country manager for India CVL Srinivas, added: “As we look to drive further growth and transformation in and from India, we are excited to welcome Prashant Mehta onboard. The expertise of our team in India makes it the prime location to power our clients’ needs with a scaled world-class GDC.”

    Prashant Mehta pointed out: “It is an honour to be leading the WPP GDC, which has been built to evolve with the changing demands of our clients while delivering the highest standards of excellence. I look forward to working with our integrated teams as we harness AI and creativity to transform how we deliver growth for our clients.”

  • Shrey Talwar joins Hidesign as chief sales officer

    Shrey Talwar joins Hidesign as chief sales officer

    MUMBAI: With a career graph like he has, it’s no wonder why Hidesign has taken on Shrey Talwar as its chief sales officer from the beginning of this month. The Nift graduate and business administration post graduate, spent nine years in his last assignment with Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail and exited as national retail & operations manager – Van Heusen.

    Prior to that he took a short 10 month job at Blackberrys, which he joined after working for Madura Fashion & Lifestyle for two years plus.

    He began his career with Color Plus Fashions where he was employed as an assistant manager design for nearly two years. 
     

  • AdCounty Media appoints Sanchit Sanga as board advisor for global growth

    AdCounty Media appoints Sanchit Sanga as board advisor for global growth

    In a bold move to redefine its growth trajectory, AdCounty Media onboards digital pioneer, Sanchit Sanga, as board advisor. Sanchit’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter of innovation and strategic excellence for a company with an impeccable legacy of revolutionising digital landscapes in emerging markets. He successfully navigated the complex intricacies of digital ecosystems and kept well with the company’s objective to lead the development of performance-driven marketing solutions and international growth.

    Sanchit Sanga, a seasoned digital strategist with well over two decades of expertise, has spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns that have shaped the Asian Pacific and the Middle East, leading to growth and expansion throughout Africa. He has held a significant role in establishing many digital enterprises in his successful career and is therefore aware of new industries. Sanchit is known for using data-driven insights to create strategies that have an impact, blending creativity and result-oriented thinking to promote brand engagement and long-term growth.

    With extensive expertise as a management consultant, investor, and strategic mentor, Sanchit has acquired expertise in guiding high-growth startups towards achieving their maximum potential.

    Sanchit will now assist AdCounty Media to tap into emerging markets and forge meaningful connections across diverse geographies to propel global growth through digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and market expansion WelcomingSanchit Sanga to the board reflects AdCounty Media’s focus on leveraging class expertise toward innovation, growing its international footprint, and even redefining success in digital marketing.

    “AdCounty Media’s bold vision and relentless drive resonate deeply with me. I’m excited to collaborate with this dynamic team to explore uncharted markets and make waves in the digital marketing ecosystem”, said Sanchit.

    “Sanchit’s appointment is a statement of intent. His unparalleled expertise in emerging markets and his forward-thinking approach are exactly what AdCounty Media needs to scale new heights. We’re excited to see how his vision will steer the direction of our journey,” AdCounty Media managing director Aditya Jangid.

    “Sanchit offers a special combination of execution and strategy that is uncommon in the field of digital marketing. His knack for identifying untapped opportunities will help us sharpen our focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients,” AdCounty Media chief revenue officer Delphin Varghese.

    “Having Sanchit onboard feels like adding a master strategist to our arsenal. His depth of experience in digital transformation aligns perfectly with our mission to craft innovative solutions and drive measurable success,” AdCounty Media chief strategy officer Kumar Saurav. 

  • Nestasia appoints Upasana Dash as VP of branding

    Nestasia appoints Upasana Dash as VP of branding

    MUMBAI: Nestasia has announced the appointment of Upasana Dash as vice-president of branding. With over a decade of experience in the marketing industry, Dash brings a wealth of expertise in developing integrated marketing strategies that enhance brand awareness and drive revenue growth.

    Prior to joining Nestasia, Dash held significant positions at leading organisations, including RP-Sanjiv Goenka FMCG, Berger Paints India, and Emami Agrotech. In these roles, she successfully led digital marketing initiatives, performance marketing strategies, and e-commerce developments, creating impactful campaigns that resonated with consumers.

    Dash’s leadership has been instrumental in achieving accolades for her previous companies, including a prestigious recognition as the best social media brand at the Sammie Awards in 2019. Her collaborative approach and strong communication skills enable her to effectively manage stakeholder relationships and inspire her teams.

  • Amrita Kumar joins luxury developer Isprava as marketing head

    Amrita Kumar joins luxury developer Isprava as marketing head

    MUMBAI: Isprava – a luxury real estate developer – has hired Amrita Kumar as its head/VP of marketing. Amrita was the CEO, co-founder & executive director of one of the top event activation agencies in the country Candid Marketing for nearly 20 years. She then founded Mojo Box which she exited from after two years.

    Her next stop was marketing leader commercial at Air India where she stayed for two years and some months following which she hopped on to Isprava.

    Amrita has more than 20 years of varied  work experience under her belt. All that will come in handy at Isprava.

  • Prime Video elevates Padma Kasturirangan to head of south, India Originals

    Prime Video elevates Padma Kasturirangan to head of south, India Originals

    MUMBAI: Padma Kasturirangan has been promoted to head of South, India Originals at Prime Video, marking a significant step forward in her career. In a recent LinkedIn post, Kasturirangan shared her excitement about stepping into this expanded role, where she will oversee the streaming giant’s growing slate of Tamil and Telugu Originals.

    Having joined Prime Video two years ago as head of Telugu Originals, Kasturirangan has played a pivotal role in building the platform’s Telugu content offerings, working closely with creators to bring fresh, engaging stories to audiences. Her promotion underscores Prime Video’s commitment to strengthening its foothold in South India, with plans to scale up its Originals program in the region.

    Before joining Prime Video, Kasturirangan was vice president of Telugu Original Content at Zee5, part of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. Her vast experience in content creation and her deep understanding of regional storytelling have made her an influential figure in the industry. Kasturirangan has also been associated with several other media companies, including Tamada Media Private Limited, contributing to her diverse and extensive background in the Indian entertainment space.

    As she embarks on this new chapter, Kasturirangan is poised to continue shaping the future of South Indian content on Prime Video, nurturing new markets, and delivering stories that resonate with audiences across the region.