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  • Tribes Communication appoints Deep Sanyal as group chief financial officer

    Tribes Communication appoints Deep Sanyal as group chief financial officer

    Mumbai: Deep Sanyal brings with him a wealth of experience and is a seasoned finance professional. With an experience of 26 years in the field of finance, Deep has worked in various industries including advertising and has been a strategic partner to the senior management. This has stood him in good stead during crucial decision-making and implementation of good corporate governance including statutory compliances. Deep has also been responsible for managing profits of various business units by analysis of Budgets and MIS, collection of revenue and cost control.

    Deep Sanyal joins Tribes Communication from Madison OOH media group, where he served as the finance director for 13 years and played a pivotal role in financial restructuring and driving profitability for the organization.

    Deep is A Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) and an associate cost and management accountant (ACMA). His professional journey has been defined by a commitment to excellence and a passion for driving positive change.

    Expressing his excitement about joining Tribes Communication Deep stated, “I am excited to start my journey as Group CFO Tribes. With the Tribes group already in an excellent growth trajectory, I look forward to executing the group’s strategic and financial priorities by joining their bandwagon. I am eagerly awaiting the new challenges and opportunities ahead.”

    His appointment is a strategic move to strengthen the company’s financial strategy and drive its next phase of growth.

    “We are extremely happy to welcome Deep Sanyal to our leadership team,” said Tribes Communication MD and chairman Gour Gupta. “His extensive experience in financial stewardship and strategic insight will be invaluable and lead us into a new chapter of growth and achievement. I am confident that Deep’s rich experience and visionary approach will undoubtedly carry forth our legacy of excellence. We are thrilled to have him at the helm and look forward to our journey together.”

    This appointment underscores Tribes Communication’s commitment to enhancing its leadership team with top-tier talent to support its growth plans, which will enable them to leverage Deep’s expertise to navigate the dynamic market landscape and achieve its strategic objectives.

  • DTDC Express Ltd appoints Ankita Tiwari as new CHRO

    DTDC Express Ltd appoints Ankita Tiwari as new CHRO

    Mumbai: DTDC Express Ltd, a leading express logistics provider in India, has appointed Ankita Tiwari as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). With extensive experience in HR leadership, Ankita brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this new role, aiming to drive impactful HR strategies and initiatives.

    Ankita joins DTDC with over two decades of experience and a strong background in HR leadership across various industries. At DTDC, she will leverage her unique set of skills in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity at the workplace, building a strong organizational culture. Ankita is known for her expertise in building strong relationships, enhancing people skills, and cultivating a positive work culture.

    Welcoming Tiwari to DTDC, DTDC Express Ltd CEO Abhishek Chakraborty said, “We are delighted to welcome Ankita to our DTDC family. With her extensive experience, innovative approach, and proven track record in human resources, we are confident she will be invaluable in fostering a positive and productive work environment. With an ecosystem of 13,000 plus employees delivering 7,50,000 plus parcels per day, covering 96 per cent of India’s population, her expertise in HR will add to our leadership strength and strengthen our people practices going forward.”

    Prior to joining DTDC, Ankita held several significant senior HR leadership roles at companies including Larsen & Toubro Ltd, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Pidilite, BASF, and ST Ericsson. In these roles, she substantially enhanced the HR practices of the organisation by guiding the department toward increased automation, digitization, agility, and strategic business alignment.

  • Bata India appoints Meeru Gupta as head of legal

    Bata India appoints Meeru Gupta as head of legal

    Mumbai: Bata India has appointed Meeru Gupta as head of legal. With over two decades of experience in navigating complex legal landscapes across India and emerging markets, Meeru brings strategic legal expertise and a customer-centric approach to her new role. Previously, she served as General Counsel at Varun Beverages – R J Corporation, where she led the legal practice, formulated litigation strategies, and managed cross-border acquisitions. At Philips India, as Director of Legal and Compliance, she was instrumental in key decision-making processes across the Lighting, Consumer Lifestyle, and Healthcare divisions.

    Commenting on the appointment, Bata India MD & CEO Gunjan Shah said, “Meeru’s appointment marks a significant step for Bata India, aligning with the company’s commitment to excellence. I am certain that with her strategic legal acumen, she will proficiently steer the legal landscapes, contributing to business growth. With her passion for mentoring and empowering others,  we look forward to having her in our Bata Family.”

    Bata India head of legal Meeru Gupta added, “I am super excited to join Bata India, a company renowned for its rich legacy of trust and unwavering commitment to quality. As I take on the mantle of Head of Legal, I am committed to leading with compassion and fostering a collaborative environment. My goal is to empower my Bata family with my expertise in providing efficient legal counsel.”

  • Wing Commander RD Deshpande (retired) joins PR Professionals as president

    Wing Commander RD Deshpande (retired) joins PR Professionals as president

    Mumbai: PR Professionals, the flagship company of the PRP Group, announced the appointment of Wing Commander RD Deshpande (retired) as president of defence business and HR services. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in strengthening its leadership team and expanding the company’s expertise in the defence sector and HR services.

    Wing Commander RD Deshpande joins PR Professionals following his tenure with Byju’s where he led the learning and development function and spearheaded critical initiatives aimed at organizational development. With a distinguished military career spanning 22 years, he brings a wealth of leadership experience and specialized knowledge to the existing, diversified, and experience-rich team at PRP Group.

    A decorated military veteran, WinCo RD is a recipient of the prestigious “Chief of Air Staff Commendation” for exemplary leadership during his career in the Indian Air Force. He has also held leadership roles in esteemed organizations, such as; Reliance Retail Ltd., Byju’s, ISHRAE, and Critical Care Unified Pvt. Ltd. An alumnus of some of India’s most esteemed institutions, such as; IIM Ahmedabad, Air Force Academy, Air Force Administrative College, Air Force Intelligence School, and the National Defence Academy, WinCo RD has honed his expertise and developed niche through rigorous academic and professional training. Apart from these, he has also successfully completed courses from the globally renowned institutions, like; XLRI, Jamshedpur and Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University, U.S.

    At PR Professionals, WinCo RD will lead its Defence business along with HR Services. It is aligned with the Vision of the Founder and Managing Director, PRP Group, Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari and this expansion marks the very thought-through and robust strengthening plans of the company.

    Dr Sarvesh shared “We are delighted to welcome Wing Commander RD Deshpande to the PRP family. His extensive experience in defence and corporate leadership, coupled with his expertise in HR, PR and learning & development, will prove to be invaluable for the company as we expand our offerings and reinforce our commitment to excellence. His unique experiences and perspectives from the armed forces, sound knowledge and stellar educational background adds a professional flavor to the team. We are confident that his visionary approach and strategic insights will drive significant growth and innovation for our clients and the organization.”

    With over 28 years of rich and diversified experience in “people functions”, WinCo RD is a visionary, strategist and an expert in defining policies, processes, and implementing reforms. He is a certified behavioral trainer, excelling in ‘outbound, facilitation, and experiential training’. He is also an ‘executive presence coach’.

    Commenting on his appointment, Wing Commander RD Deshpande said, “I am thrilled to join PRP family and am eager to contribute to the company’s mission of excellence in Defence business and HR Services. I am excited and at the same time committed to drive impactful initiatives and support the growth of our clients and the organization.”

    PR Professionals has significantly expanded its senior leadership team, further bolstering its ranks with seasoned professionals. Most recently, the company welcomed Nishant Singhal as president strategy. Furthermore, in the preceding year, PR Professionals made strategic appointments to enhance its leadership cadre. Varun Aggarwal was appointed as assistant vice president (AVP) for business development, bringing his wealth of experience and expertise to drive business expansion initiatives forward. Additionally, the company added Sanjay Singh to its team, a distinguished media and PR veteran, who assumed the role of vice president.

    PR Professionals is an integrated communications company that has been delivering quality and excellence since 2011 and has also initiated several philanthropic activities. It provides end-to-end branding and customized public relations solutions that enable businesses to become market leaders. From humble beginnings, PRP today has 12 offices in India and six offices in offshore locations. The 150-member team shares Tiwari’s passion for doing extraordinary things in PR and making a difference to the underprivileged through philanthropic activities.

  • Breaking menstrual taboos: How society is evolving

    Breaking menstrual taboos: How society is evolving

    Menstrual hygiene is an indispensable aspect of women’s health, yet it remains clouded by stigma, taboos and misinformation. There is a critical need to start the conversation without any shame and initiate awareness programs on menstrual hygiene to break taboos, promote good hygiene and empower women.

    The impact of Menstrual Taboos and Stigma can lead to differences in health, education, and social equality. In many regions, menstruation is believed to be impure or shameful, resulting in exclusion from society. Some regions ask women to use separate spaces like “menstrual huts,” not allowing them to enter the kitchen or holy places, completely isolating women and increasing their vulnerability.

    These restrictions cause a lack of communication leading to an unfavorable environment for women. From an economic standpoint, menstrual taboos lead to restricted availability of menstrual hygiene products. In tier two & three cities, with a lack of knowledge and availability of menstrual products, women resort to unhealthy choices, resulting in severe health problems and vaginal infections. In tier one cities, while menstrual products may be more accessible, the stigma still prevents many from seeking necessary medical care resulting in untreated health problems that also affect the mental health of women.

    “We believe that breaking taboos is essential for achieving gender equality and empowering menstruators. We can create a more supportive and understanding society by providing education and access to healthy and innovative menstrual hygiene products. Our initiative to break taboos is about empowering women to reject stereotypes and embrace their true potential” – Sirona.

    Here are some key strategies contributing to the positive evolution of menstrual hygiene awareness:

    1. Awareness campaigns: Through a variety of campaigns, Sirona Hygiene constantly seeks to change the conversation on menstruation by organizing training sessions with school, college, corporate, underprivileged areas. This Menstrual Hygiene Day (28 May), Sirona encouraged everyone to join “TheBloodyConversation” to normalize periods and break down the taboos around periods especially among men, emphasizing the importance of unfiltered, open dialogue.

    2. Leveraging technology: The way we communicate knowledge about menstrual hygiene is being revolutionized by technology. Apps, websites, and social media platforms are now pivotal in educating and connecting menstruating individuals, making crucial information more accessible and fostering supportive communities. Smart menstrual cups and period monitoring apps are just a few of the Technology advancements that are transforming how women handle their menstrual periods.

    3. Men as role models & fostering open dialogue: It is important to promote a more informed, empathetic, and equitable society where menstrual health is understood and supported. When it comes to periods, there is often a lack of awareness among men, making it crucial to have open and comfortable conversations about menstrual health. Men can play a significant role as role models in this regard. By openly discussing and supporting menstrual hygiene, men can help break down stigma and promote understanding. This can lead to more empathetic attitudes and behaviors towards women, creating a supportive environment.

    4. Promote policy change: Advocacy for inclusive policies that support menstrual health is vital. Policies should ensure access to menstrual products, education, and facilities in public spaces, schools, and workplaces. Policymakers can address the issue of menstrual hygiene through training programs, campaigns and free distribution of Sanitary pads and menstrual cups in both urban (for the underprivileged women) and rural India.

    By implementing these strategies, society can make significant strides towards breaking the taboos and promoting menstrual hygiene awareness. Empowering individuals with knowledge and resources leading to healthier, more confident, and equitable communities. Let’s continue to support and advance these efforts to create a future where menstrual hygiene is understood, accepted, and prioritised.

    The article has been authored by Sirona Hygiene’s head of marketing Anika Wadhera.

  • Vinit Karnik leads groupm’s unified content & sport division expansion

    Vinit Karnik leads groupm’s unified content & sport division expansion

    Mumbai: groupm has announced the consolidation of its Content, Sports, and Entertainment divisions into a new entity, groupm Content and Sport. This move aims to enhance the company’s capabilities in these sectors. Vinit Karnik has been promoted to Managing Director for Content, Entertainment, and Sports at groupm India and will lead this integrated offering.

    This consolidation will provide groupm clients with access to premium content opportunities in the Indian market, allowing marketers to improve brand engagement through culturally relevant initiatives.

    Vinit Karnik, now managing director of content, entertainment, and sports for groupm India, will drive the unified strategy, utilizing GroupM’s scale, expertise, and technology in these areas. Supporting him will be Ajay Mehta, formerly head of Content for Mindshare, and Subhamoy Das, who will lead the Content and Sports verticals respectively.

    According to groupm South Asia, CEO, Prasanth Kumar, this move is part of the company’s business transformation to promote growth and innovation by unifying teams and capabilities. He believes this step will help clients align their brand objectives with consumer interests more effectively.

    Vinit Karnik stated that the integration of these divisions will create holistic experiences for clients’ brands, focusing on advanced analytics, data-driven strategies, innovative content creation, and strategic partnerships to enhance engagement and brand value.

  • Almonds Ai onboards Ramdas Rajamani as MENA region’s business head

    Almonds Ai onboards Ramdas Rajamani as MENA region’s business head

    Mumbai: Almonds Ai, a leading provider of B2B loyalty and channel partner engagement solutions, has appointed Ramdas Rajamani as director based out of Dubai.

    In his role, he will lead the company’s operations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He will leverage his extensive experience to drive the company’s expansion in the MENA region, focusing on developing and implementing strategies to strengthen partnerships and maximise channel engagement.

    He began his journey with SONY Middle East & Africa, where he pivotally launched and established VAIO as a successful brand across the region. His ability to build robust networks of distributors, dealers, and merchandisers has been a key factor in his success.

    With experience spanning more than three decades in industries such as consumer durables, appliances, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications across growth, strategy, and management, Ramdas’s foresight and leadership prowess are poised to propel the company’s growth initiatives forward, positioning Almonds Ai as frontrunner in innovation.

    Almonds Ai co-founders Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi jointly said, “The appointment of Ram is a significant milestone for the company as it brings together cohesive strategic leadership to Almonds Ai team. His wealth of knowledge and proven track record in brand establishment and market penetration make him the perfect fit to lead our operations in the MENA region. We are confident that his strategic insights and expertise will propel us to new heights in this important market.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Ramdas said, “I am honored to join the Almonds Ai team and contribute to their mission of revolutionizing the B2B loyalty and channel partner engagement landscape. The MENA region presents immense growth opportunities, and I look forward to leveraging my experience and Almonds Ai’s cutting-edge solutions to empower businesses and drive sustainable success across the region. Together, we will build strong, lasting relationships and unlock fame and growth for the brands we serve.”

    Ramdas holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Institute of Technology & Management highlighting his expertise in growing and running enterprises.

  • Cheil X hires Anurag Tandon as chief growth officer

    Cheil X hires Anurag Tandon as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Anurag will lead the newly opened Mumbai office in addition to the growth charter. He is a seasoned business leader with more than twenty years of experience having successfully led large and marquee business units like DDB Mudra West, and WT, Mumbai where he was responsible for managing the P&L, key client relationships and topline growth. His other stints include Ogilvy and Leo Burnett. He also has extensive brand management experience having worked across multiple categories with large global brands like UL, Volkswagen, McDonald’s and J&J to name a few. As a chief growth officer, Anurag will spearhead efforts to expand Cheil X’s business operations in the city. Cheil X is an independent full-service agency under the Cheil SWA group to manage the fast growing new client mandates in India.

    Talking about his appointment, Anurag Tandon said, “Cheil’s ambition to grow its new business and build a creative reputation promises to be a journey filled with challenges and opportunities in equal measure. I’m excited to be part of building a new business ground up and I know I have the support to help realise this ambition. I believe we have the vision, the expertise and the plan to quickly carve out a meaningful share of the market and establish ourselves as a key player. I am looking forward to this journey of collaborating with like-minded individuals, leveraging our collective creativity and drive to rapidly propel the Cheil X brand forward”.

    Cheil SWA COO Sanjeev Jasani commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Anurag as he takes over the reins of our Mumbai office. Anurag is a well-known name in the industry with a reputation for delivering benchmark worthy work for clients across a wide range of industries. He is a valuable asset to the organization and we look forward to working with him”.

  • TVS Electronics announces key hires to drive integrated end-to-end electronic solutions strategy

    TVS Electronics announces key hires to drive integrated end-to-end electronic solutions strategy

    Mumbai: TVS Electronics Ltd (TVS-E), a leader in POS systems, warranty solutions, infra-managed services and end-of-life solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Srikaanth Viswanathan as vice president & CTO (products & solutions) and Sathya Doraisamy as chief business officer – electronics manufacturing services (EMS). These strategic moves underline TVS-E’s foray into EMS and its focus toward offering a robust integrated end-to-end electronics solution covering: design, manufacturing, sales / distribution network, customer service, field support services (FSS), infrastructure management solutions and end-of-life solutions.

    A seasoned R&D professional, Srikaanth Viswanathan will spearhead the research and development and new product development initiatives at TVS Electronics. Bringing over 25 years of diverse experience in technology development, product/solutions development, and leadership across organizations like Philips, GE Healthcare and Honeywell. Srikaanth’s extensive expertise will play an integral role in shaping the transformation journey of TVS Electronics.

    Sathya Doraisamy will focus on further strengthening the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) of TVS Electronics, facilitating the business expansion and creating strong synergies with existing and new customers. With over 20 years of experience and several leadership roles of multi-plant operations, EMS business leadership,  product management and business development globally with companies including Harman Inc, Centum Electronics, ZF, Marquardt among others, he brings a wealth of immeasurable insights to enable the growth of TVS Electronics.

    Commenting on the strengthening of the leadership team at TVS Electronics, TVS Electronics MD Srilalitha Gopal said, “We are happy to welcome both Srikaanth Viswanathan and Sathya Doraisamy to our leadership team. Their presence will be instrumental in helping achieve TVS Electronics’ mission to becoming a leading integrated end-to-end electronics solutions player, providing brands with comprehensive electronics solutions to meet their evolving industry needs.”

    TVS Electronics is currently focusing on solutions for all retail formats, including software solutions, to address the growing retail sector. With local value addition already at 50 per cent, the company aims to build solutions that cater to the specific needs of the market. This move of strengthening the leadership team comes as the company aims to meet the increasing demand for comprehensive electronics solutions in various industries.

  • NODWIN Gaming appoints Ishaan Arya as VP of sales & partnerships

    NODWIN Gaming appoints Ishaan Arya as VP of sales & partnerships

    Mumbai: NODWIN Gaming, the leading South Asian gaming and esports company, has appointed esports veteran Ishaan Arya, as vice president of sales and partnerships to bolster its leadership team.

    With over a decade of experience, the former co-founder of The Esports Club has played a pivotal role in spearheading some of the country’s largest gaming and Esports events, including The Arena, India’s premier consumer gaming event. His guidance not only propelled The Esports Club to unprecedented heights but also facilitated its expansion beyond India into the markets of the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

    In his new role at NODWIN Gaming, Ishaan will focus on enhancing the value of the company’s existing IPs, such as BGMS, DreamHack India, NODWIN India Premiership, Valorant Challengers South Asia, and Comic Con India, ensuring their sustained growth and global audience engagement. He will be working on new brand partnerships, initiatives and innovating IPs as NODWIN Gaming pushes the boundaries in the gaming, esports, and lifestyle segments.

    Sharing his thoughts, NODWIN Gaming’s VP of sales and partnerships Ishaan Arya stated, “I am excited to join NODWIN Gaming to contribute to their massive roster of global gaming, esports, and lifestyle events. As one of the top new-age sports media organizations in the world, NODWIN Gaming’s visionary approach and global roadmap have always been top-notch. Alongside a fantastic team, I am eager to utilize my expertise in large-scale gaming events and publisher partnerships to elevate the company to new heights.”

    “At NODWIN, we pride ourselves in encouraging our leaders to take ownership in various aspects of the business. As a founder himself, Ishaan not only brings a wealth of knowledge and experience but will also drive innovation and growth across key verticals of our gaming and entertainment segments,” said NODWIN Gaming co-founder and MD Akshat Rathee.

    Since its inception, NODWIN Gaming has cemented its position as a frontrunner in the global gaming and Esports industry. The company has been making significant strides in venturing beyond Esports, recently acquiring Comic Con India, alongside obtaining a 51 per cent stake in the Singapore-based media company Branded.

    With experience working with Comic Con India as well as industry giants like NVIDIA, Intel, LG, Lenovo, Dell, JBL & Amazon, in the past, Ishaan will be a key addition to NODWIN Gaming as they drive innovation and progress in the gaming and esports sector.