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  • Shalimar Paints Ltd appoints C Venugopal as COO

    Shalimar Paints Ltd appoints C Venugopal as COO

    Mumbai: Shalimar Paints Ltd, a pioneer in the Indian paints industry with a legacy of over 120 years, has announced the appointment of C Venugopal as the chief operating officer (COO). This strategic move reflects the company’s commitment to driving growth and reinforcing its dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and unparalleled quality.

    Venugopal, a seasoned leader with 30 years of business leadership and retail experience, has a proven track record of profitability and business growth through strategic thinking, marketing excellence, and operational expertise. He has spearheaded initiatives aimed at fostering a more focused, growth-oriented, and sustainable business model. Aligned with Shalimar 2.0’s vision of transforming into a new-age, tech-driven organization, Venugopal is poised to lead the organization’s growth strategy, setting new industry benchmarks.

    “We are delighted to welcome Mr Venugopal, a dynamic, values-driven business leader with a diverse experience, as the COO of Shalimar Paints. With his depth of expertise in strategic capabilities, operational effectiveness, and a strong track record in both developed and developing markets, we are confident that he will deliver excellence and innovation at scale for the benefit of all stakeholders,” said Infra.Market co-founder and Shalimar Paints Ltd’s director on the board Aaditya Sharda.

    Before joining Shalimar Paints Ltd, Venugopal held pivotal roles at Morton Foods Ltd, Umang Diaries Ltd, Nippon Paints India, and Kansai Nerolac Paints, leaving a lasting impact. He has also made noteworthy contributions at companies including Godrej Sara Lee, Reckitt Benckiser, CavinKare, Cussons India Pvt Ltd and Pepsi Foods Ltd. Renowned for his innovative drive, vision, and ability to drive transformative change, he is widely regarded as a persistent innovator and team motivator.

    Shalimar Paints Ltd COO C Venugopal said, “I am thrilled to take on the leadership position at Shalimar Paints, a company with a rich legacy that continues to meet the needs of today’s rapidly evolving consumers. My focus will remain on enhancing business performance and foster growth through technology-driven services and innovations. Together with the talented team, I am eager to navigate the progressing landscape and propel the company to new heights of success.”

    In its unwavering legacy of excellence, Shalimar Paints provides a broad range of paints and coatings, pioneering innovation and setting new industry benchmarks to meet diverse customer preferences and requirements. The company plans to take its product offerings beyond national standards and manufacture international-level products within the country with modernized and automated facilities as the key pillars.

  • EDB appoints Ramesh Mamgain as VP for India & SAARC region

    EDB appoints Ramesh Mamgain as VP for India & SAARC region

    Mumbai​: Enterprise DB (“EDB”), a leader in accelerating Postgres® in the enterprise, announced the appointment of industry veteran Ramesh Mamgain as Vice President for the India and South Asia region. This strategic move un​der scores EDB’s commitment to expanding its footprint across the region and empowering businesses and government entities to leverage the full potential of the world’s most advanced open-source database.

    EDB VP & GM, APJ Stuart Fisher remarked, “The convergence of data and AI technologies is set to redefine India’s business landscape, unlocking new opportunities for efficiency, personalization, and growth across sectors while shaping the nation’s journey towards digital leadership. Ramesh’s expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving our expansion efforts and serving clients across new geographies. We warmly welcome Ramesh Mamgain to the EDB family and look forward to achieving remarkable milestones together.”

    Mamgain’s appointment as vice president for the India and South Asia region at EDB highlights his remarkable track record in driving business growth. With extensive experience in both large multinational corporations and mid-sized companies, Mamgain has successfully grown businesses by fivefold to over $100 million in annual revenue and more than tenfold within a span of five years. His strategic vision and proven ability to deliver outstanding results make him a valuable addition to EDB’s leadership team as they continue to expand their presence in the region.

    With a wealth of experience in senior sales leadership roles covering India and South Asia, Mamgain brings invaluable insights to EDB. Commenting on his new role at EDB, Mamgain stated, “India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the adoption of open-source databases, driven by the need for scalable and cost-effective solutions. With an increasing number of enterprises embracing open -source technologies, India is poised for exponential growth in its digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. I am excited to join EDB and lead the region’s growth to a new era.”
     

  • L’Oréal India appoints Raagjeet Garg as director – consumer products division

    L’Oréal India appoints Raagjeet Garg as director – consumer products division

    Mumbai: L’Oréal India has announced the appointment of Raagjeet Garg as director – consumer products division (CPD). He will take over from Pankaj Sharma, who has been elevated to managing director – consumer products division, L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand.

    In his new role, Raagjeet will be responsible for the accelerated growth of L’Oréal India CPD which houses L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and NYX Professional Makeup. He will lead the company’s initiatives on market growth strategies such as developing innovative product offerings, ensuring effective marketing and distribution, delivering on both valorisation and democratisation missions.

    Commenting on the appointment, L’Oréal India MD Aseem Kaushik said, “I am delighted to welcome back Raagjeet as Director, Consumer Products Division in India. His marketing and business prowess will strengthen our vision to be India’s beauty advisor. Raagjeet brings a pioneering spirit and data driven mindset that will support the transformation of L’Oréal India into a leading Beauty Tech company.

    Over the last four years, Pankaj Sharma has played a vital role in shaping our strategic omni-channel direction and growth of our consumer products’ portfolio. He has a proven track record of leading teams to provide exceptional innovation and experiences for our consumers. We wish him success in his new assignment.”

    Raagjeet has over 20 years of experience in personal care and beauty. He joined L’Oréal in May 2009, and successfully launched Garnier Men in India. Subsequently, went on to lead L’Oréal Paris in India where he developed the Ecommerce business for the brand, ensuring a double-digit growth through his tenure. Raagjeet had a stint with L’Oréal Australia in 2019 as the L’Oréal Paris General Manager and then moved to L’Oréal Vietnam as the business head – consumer products division.

    L’Oréal India director – consumer products division Raagjeet Garg said, “India is where I began my career with the L’Oréal Groupe and I’m happy to be back. It is an exciting time to be here, given the growing possibilities of the Indian beauty industry. There is a strong consumption need for science backed and sustainable innovations. As I take on this role, I look forward to elevating standards, inspire trust, and redefine possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty in India.”

  • Frodoh World welcomes Shamsuddin Jasani as strategic advisor

    Frodoh World welcomes Shamsuddin Jasani as strategic advisor

    Mumbai: Fast-growing AdTech firm Frodoh World, now welcomes advertising and digital stalwart Shamsuddin Jasani as a strategic advisor. Shamsuddin brings a wealth of experience in scaling businesses and driving innovation. His deep understanding of cross-border markets and strategic insights will be instrumental in propelling Frodoh World’s product innovation, as well as local and global expansion efforts. In addition to scaling the business and capitalising on emerging market opportunities, Shamsuddin will help in the team’s expansion plans.  He will also play a pivotal role in the launch of Frodoh World’s Digital Retail Media platform.

    Shamsuddin Jasani last served as chief executive officer at Wunderman Thompson South Asia. He launched Isobar in India in August 2008 and was also a part of the board of Dentsu Aegis Network’s management in India. In addition to being a seasoned industry leader in the advertising and marketing space, he has a long-standing proven track record in scaling businesses and fostering innovation.

    Speaking on getting associated with Frodoh World, Shamsuddin Jasani stated, “I am really excited about the work we are doing at Frodoh World in bringing innovation to the ad tech space. Frodoh World is at the forefront of the Connected TV revolution, I am excited about working with Russhabh and his team on not only the Connected TV space but also the Digital  Retail Media space and many more such avenues that will revolutionize our industry and our offering to clients.”

    Speaking on the development, Frodoh World CEO Russhabh R Thakkar said, “Shams has always been a mentor to me and we believe that his invaluable expertise will catalyze Frodoh’s leadership in CTV innovation, Digital Retail Media and our overall company growth. With his strategic guidance, we are poised to pioneer groundbreaking advancements in the CTV space and new ventures in Retail Media further solidifying Frodoh World’s position as a frontrunner in the industry.”

    Starting April 2024, this strategic addition to the team is poised to bolster Frodoh World’s capabilities, driving its endeavours to the forefront of innovation and facilitating its sustained growth. Known to provide cutting-edge solutions in the CTV ecosystem Frodoh World is poised for rapid expansion under Shamsuddin’s guidance.

  • Hashtag Orange appoints Su Yin Teh, ex-CFO of WPP, as advisor for international business expansion

    Hashtag Orange appoints Su Yin Teh, ex-CFO of WPP, as advisor for international business expansion

    Mumbai: In a strategic move to propel global growth and market penetration, the integrated marketing agency, Hashtag Orange, has announced the appointment of Su Yin Teh as their advisor for international business expansion.

    In her extensive career spanning over two decades, Su Yin Teh has worked with prominent organisations such as WPP, GroupM, Essence and Viacom, among others. Holding crucial finance positions across these companies, Su Yin brings with her a wealth of experience in developing and leading financial initiatives, making informed investment decisions, and analyzing and managing risks to ensure financial well-being. Especially in her role as EVP of Finance and Operations of Essence APAC, Su Yin worked closely with other functions to optimise financial operations and manage strategic financial objectives for maximizing commercial success across APAC.

    Leveraging this expertise in her new role as Advisor for International Business Expansion, Su Yin will be responsible for driving Hashtag Orange’s global market penetration and contributing to revenue growth. From developing growth strategies to conducting quarterly review meetings aligned with the business plan, her role will be pivotal in fulfilling the organization’s business expansion goals.

    Sharing his vision for the company with this appointment, Mukesh Vij, Founder of Hashtag Orange, said, “Having accomplished remarkable milestones in India within the past 6 years, we are now poised for a global expansion that echoes our bold ambitions. With an extensive array of services and customized client solutions, we’re confident that Su Yin’s addition to our team will accelerate business growth. Her expertise will greatly benefit us in making the right strategic moves at the right time, ensuring that our global aspirations are not only realized but surpassed.”

    Expressing her delight at the start of this new chapter, Su Yin Teh said, “I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Hashtag Orange and contribute to their international expansion endeavours. By collaborating with the talented individuals that make up Hashtag’s ingenious team, I hope to leverage our collective strengths to drive strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence. I look forward to making impactful contributions that propel the company towards global success.”

  • Infectious Advertising appoints Prashanth Kumar as chief digital officer

    Infectious Advertising appoints Prashanth Kumar as chief digital officer

    Mumbai: Infectious Advertising has appointed Prashanth Kumar as chief digital officer. A pro at digital and strategy, Prashant has rich and varied experience across markets. He has worked in India, Southeast Asia, China, the UK, and the GCC with agencies like Dentsu Aegis, Publicis, WPP, and Interpublic.

    Prashanth has nearly 25 years of experience leading brands across a multitude of sectors including Automotive, Beverage, BFSI, Construction, Entertainment, FMCG, Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Travel, Tourism, Governmental, and PSUs. From crafting integrated strategies as a Digital Strategist to spearheading the Client Services function, he has consistently championed the digital medium, serving as a digital evangelist for both brands and agencies alike.

    Speaking about his move to Infectious Advertising, Prashanth Kumar had this to say, ‘In India’s digital landscape, few agencies grasp both brand essence and effective content creation for long-term brand growth. Infectious embodies this rare fusion, and I’m thrilled to align with their vision.’

    Commenting on the appointment, Nisha Singhania, CEO & managing partner of Infectious Advertising added, ‘Prashanth is a rare combination of digital, strategy and business. His vast experience across geographies and categories will enable him to add immense value to our varied clients. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to working together.’

  • Vineet Singh joins Pocket FM as VP-branding & communications

    Vineet Singh joins Pocket FM as VP-branding & communications

    Mumbai: Audio series platform Pocket FM has announced the appointment of Vineet Singh as vice president – branding and communications. In this role, Singh will spearhead the brand marketing, communications and creative charter, and will work closely with Rohan Nayak.

    Vineet joins Pocket FM with diverse experience, having previously served at BYJU’S where he was heading the brand, marketing and creative strategy and was working closely with the founder’s office. Vineet played a pivotal role in building BYJU’S brand imagery in India and globally showcasing the expertise to build brand reputation to create relevance among the audience.

    Excited about his stint at Pocket FM, Vineet Singh stated, “Pocket FM’s commitment to innovation and delivering top-quality audio series is inspiring. This marks an exciting moment for us as audio series emerge as a disruptive force in the entertainment landscape. I am eager to contribute to their culture of creativity and be part of this exciting journey.

    At Pocket FM, his responsibilities include overseeing brand marketing and communications initiatives across key global markets to further strengthen Pocket FM’s brand image in the entertainment space. He will also play a crucial role in driving influencer partnerships and brand collaboration, with a focus on elevating Pocket FM as a leading entertainment brand, globally.

    Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak commented on the appointment “We are delighted to welcome Vineet to our leadership. His proven track record in brand marketing and communications, coupled with his strategic vision, will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our reach globally. With Pocket FM expanding its global footprints, we are confident that Vineet’s leadership will play a pivotal role in solidifying our position as a leading entertainment platform on a global scale”

    A graduate from ICFAI School, Vineet has an impressive track record, having contributed significantly to the success stories of companies like BYJU’S, Embassy Group, WeWork, Google and many more. His proven track record in crafting successful brand stories for growth-oriented organizations underscores his capability to drive impactful results.
     

  • FCB/SIX India appoints Gagan Prabhakar as VP – CX operations and Arun Iyer as Sr. director – CRM

    FCB/SIX India appoints Gagan Prabhakar as VP – CX operations and Arun Iyer as Sr. director – CRM

    Mumbai: FCB/SIX India has appointed Gagan Prabhakar and Arun Iyer as VP – CX Operations and Sr. Director – CRM, respectively.

    In his new role at the agency, Gagan will lead CRM, web strategy, and content verticals.

    Arun, on the other hand, will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of personalisation, and data-backed strategies, and managing the CRM team for delivering omnichannel customer experiences for FCB/SIX India’s clients.

    Gagan moved from Dhani Stocks, where he was the general manager of marketing, whereas Arun was the lead strategy consultant at Mirum India.

    With over 17 years of experience, Gagan has also worked with HDFC Bank, Indiabulls Group and most recently Dhani Stocks. Arun comes with over a decade of experience and has been associated with companies like Mirum India and The Walt Disney Company.

    Speaking on the new hires, FCB/SIX India, CBO Ankit Banga said, “At FCB/SIX India, we understand the power that creativity, data, and technology together possess in delivering an exceptional customer experience. The inclusion of Gagan and Arun strengthens our CX division, enriching it with their data proficiency and extensive experience in large-scale CRM campaigns across finance, healthcare, and the QSR sectors. Additionally, we’re enhancing our Salesforce capabilities to better serve a significant portion of our clientele.”

    FCB Kinnect and FCB/SIX India CEO Rohan Mehta added, “Welcoming Gagan and Arun aboard will synergise creativity and technology, bringing exceptional customer experiences (CX) across all our client offerings, to further strengthen our focus on using ‘creativity as an economic multiplier’.”

    FCB/SIX India VP – CX Operations Gagan Prabhakar said, “I’m thrilled to be part of FCB/SIX India and FCB Kinnect and I believe in the company’s philosophy of Growth, Glory, and Guts. I’m confident that by leveraging a data-centric approach and our innovative solutions across web verticals, we can help our clients achieve significant growth in the digital landscape.”

    FCB/SIX India Sr. director – CRM Arun Iyer said, “I’m all geared up to join FCB/SIX India and leverage my passion for data-driven strategies, to build meaningful customer relationships and drive business results. Given the agency’s culture of innovation, I look forward to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring we continue to set new benchmarks for excellence in connecting brands with their audiences in the most impactful ways.”

  • Yatra Online Ltd appoints Dr Anup Wadhawan as the new independent director

    Yatra Online Ltd appoints Dr Anup Wadhawan as the new independent director

    Mumbai: Yatra Online, Inc (NASDAQ: YTRA), through its Indian subsidiary, Yatra Online Ltd (“Yatra”), India’s largest corporate travel services provider (source: CRISIL report) and a leading online travel company in India among OTA players in terms of gross booking revenue and operating revenue, for fiscal year 2023, has announced the appointment of Dr Anup Wadhawan as an independent director of the company. The appointment of Dr Anup Wadhawan is effective 1 April 2024, for a tenure of three consecutive years.

    Dr Wadhawan holds over 40 years of extensive experience in international trade, finance, development administration, public administration, academics, international development organizations, the private sector, arbitration and conciliation, and policymaking experience at the national level in commerce and finance and at the provincial  level in urban development, forest and environment, rural development, law and order, land revenue administration, education, and annual expenditure planning.

    “We are delighted to welcome Dr Wadhawan to our Board of Directors,” said Yatra Online Ltd whole-time director and CEO Dhruv Shringi. “His extensive experience and proven leadership will be instrumental as we navigate the evolving landscape of the travel industry and pursue our strategic objectives. I truly believe, given his experience and passion, that he will be an invaluable addition to our board of directors.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Wadhawan said “I am honoured to join the very distinguished Yatra Online team as an Independent Director. It is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that is at the forefront of revolutionizing the travel industry. Together, I am confident we will achieve remarkable growth and success, delivering exceptional value to customers and stakeholders alike.”

    Dr Wadhawan is currently serving as an independent director on the board of various companies, such as Cred Avenue Securities Pvt Ltd, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd, and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd. He is also acting as an Advisory Board Member of Association of Small & Medium Knowledge Industries (ASMKI), GoodGovern, a corporate governance entity.

  • NetSetGo Media appoints Abhishek Tiwary as business head

    NetSetGo Media appoints Abhishek Tiwary as business head

    Mumbai: The trailblazer mobile advertising and digital media solutions provider, NetSetGo Media, gladly appoints Abhishek Tiwary as its business head. Led by empowering leadership and a clear vision of business branching and expansion, both locally and internationally, Abhishek has the strategic skills and the experience from past leadership to play a tremendous role at NetSetGo Media. This move symbolises not only a turning point but also a path-paving initiative on behalf of the company as it dashes forward with an ambition of reshaping the Affiliate/Ad Networks’ market standards and leading to an unprecedented customer experience.

    Abhishek Tiwary has confidence surpassing Google Sandbox Unintended challenges with intelligent approaches and deploying organic ways to push the boundaries of media distribution. He vows to establish an industry that will be known for creative freedom and transparency, and will be led by a management of the best players who are passionate about surpassing industry standards as well as exceeding clients’ expectations.

    “NetSetGo Media is, and always be, number one in adapting to the Internet media, ” stated Abhishek Tiwary. “I am very proud to be a part of this dynamic team that rides the digital wave,” he went on. “I will utilize the combined effort and skills that lie within the company to ensure that we are at the forefront of customer service through constant innovation.”

    While Abhishek Tiwary goes on adding few high-value accounts to his portfolio, it is his innovative skills and his dedicated effort that have positioned him among the Myntra, ClearTrips, and Navi accounts. Now, looking forward to shoulder this responsibility makes him accountable towards managing and growing this portfolio for the new role. His strategic acumen and client-centric approach have consistently driven remarkable success, with some accounts experiencing extraordinary growth of up to 20 times under his leadership.

    NetSetGo Media’s position as a key player in its industry gains important momentum with the appointment of Abhishek Tiwary as business head, marking the beginning of the global expansion and innovation of the organisation. The company hopes to improve its successes under his leadership and assisting firms around the world to achieve their unrivaled objectives.