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  • Stylework appoints Vishal Narvekar as CPO

    Stylework appoints Vishal Narvekar as CPO

    Mumbai: India’s fastest-growing coworking space aggregator platform, Stylework Innovation Hub Pvt Ltd recently took a major effort to follow its growth strategy and appointed Vishal Narvekar as the company’s chief product officer. Vishal carries extensive industry experience as he has worked with companies like Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd and Johnson Controls USA. Now he is all set to bring new innovation to Stylework and contribute to the company’s mission of revolutionising the flex space market.

    While sharing his views on the appointment, Stylework CPO Vishal Narvekar shared, “Innovation is the heartbeat of progress, and as the chief product officer, I am driven to revolutionise the coworking industry through cutting-edge solutions. Embracing technology and fostering collaboration, we are building the future of workspaces with Stylework. My vision is to transform the coworking landscape in the world, creating spaces that inspire collaboration and foster growth, all powered by the SaaS platform driven by cutting-edge technology. Through that SaaS product called Corporate Product Suite (CPS), we aim to offer seamless access to the finest coworking spaces and services, revolutionising the way workspaces are utilised.”

    Stylework founder Sparsh Khandelwal announced the addition of Vishal Narvekar and expressed, “We are glad to have Vishal in our Leadership team. His appointment marks an exciting new phase in our journey of expansion. Given his strategic mindset and profound industry knowledge, we are assured that Stylework will soar to greater heights, delivering unparalleled value to enterprises in need of flexible workspaces and coworking space providers. Moreover, we are assured that we will have a lot more new innovations.”

    Having embarked on a commendable 16-year career in product management and design, Vishal Narvekar lends Stylework a distinctive blend of technical prowess and visionary direction. His educational background in BSc Physics and MCA offers a unique standpoint that connects the realms of science and technology. His dedication to fostering a culture of growth and innovation is evident in his strategic contributions to Stylework’s achievements.

    Vishal Narvekar envisions a future for Stylework that harnesses the potential of IoT and smart devices. Through the incorporation of smart sensors and devices, Stylework aims to create workspaces that are tailored to individual preferences, thus optimising lighting, temperature, and other elements for utmost comfort and productivity. Additionally, artificial intelligence and machine learning are set to propel the future of coworking. Thus, by leveraging these technologies, the company intends to offer personalised suggestions, maximise space utilisation, and furnish data-powered insights to companies, empowering them to make informed decisions.

    Furthermore, real-time integration of inventory will be a turning point for Stylework. By providing users with immediate access to coworking space availability, they can optimise bookings, ensure efficient space utilisation, and accommodate the evolving needs of their clients. With Vishal Narvekar at the helm, Stylework is set to change the dynamics of the coworking landscape in India and beyond, positioning it as a driving force for the next generation of workspace solutions.

  • CABT Logistics appoints Sharique Malgaonkar as COO

    CABT Logistics appoints Sharique Malgaonkar as COO

    Mumbai: CABT Logistics, India’s leading logistics company, is expanding internationally in MENA. After establishing a strong presence in pan-India, the company is working on acquiring a substantial market share in the MENA region.

    To facilitate the same, CABT Logistics is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharique Malgaonkar as its new chief operating officer (COO) for the MENA region who will be operating out of the headquarters already set up in Dubai.

    With this strategic hiring, CABT Logistics aims to accelerate its growth and strengthen its presence in the United Arab Emirates geography.

    Sharique brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this new role. He has been an e-commerce supply chain leader with more than two decades of experience in B2B & B2C supply chain, marketplace management, large format retail sales, category management, B2B trading & store operations. He has an impressive track record of aiding business expansion working with prominent organisations like ITC, Future Group, Flipkart etc. He has led large, complex and multilingual teams to success.  As a start-up enthusiast, Sharique is the perfect fit to lead CABT Logistics’ ambitious growth initiatives in the MENA region.

    As the COO, he will be responsible for business development, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. He will be leading the team in the MENA region to drive business growth and optimise processes. Fostering and building relationships, Malgaonkar will be responsible for key partnerships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders in the MENA region. With a deep understanding of the region, he will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks ensuring that the business is compliant with all applicable regulations. Helping CABT Logistics gain a strong foothold in the region, Sharique will aid in delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.

    “With international expansion in our sight, we are looking at optimising our presence in the MENA region and we are thrilled to welcome Mr. Sharique Malgaonkar to our team. His expansive career, leadership skills and deep understanding of the region will surely be key in achieving our objectives in the MENA region”, shared CABT Logistics founder Shailesh Kumar.

    “I am excited to join CABT Logistics and help them make a mark in the MENA region. This is an incredible opportunity and I am looking forward to working with CABT Logistics to cater to the MENA region market and leverage new opportunities and build valuable partnerships for the company”, shared CABT Logistics COO Sharique Malgaonkar.

  • Rossari Biotech elevates Puneet Arora to director – CSO, Vikram Rewar to business head textile division

    Rossari Biotech elevates Puneet Arora to director – CSO, Vikram Rewar to business head textile division

    Mumbai: Rossari Biotech, one of India’s leading textile and specialty chemical manufacturers committed to creating and delivering innovation through personalised and sustainable solutions, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its journey towards growth and innovation. The company has elevated two seasoned professionals, Puneet Arora and Vikram Rewar, to assume new leadership roles, reinforcing its commitment to strategic talent expansion and business excellence.

    Puneet Arora has been appointed as the director – chief strategy officer within the CMD (chairman & managing director) cell, across all group companies and subsidiaries. Arora’s visionary approach and analytical acumen are poised to steer Rossari Biotech towards new horizons of growth and market leadership.

    In addition, Vikram Rewar has been named the business head of the textile division – domestic. In this new role, Rewar’s extensive experience and profound knowledge will play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and cultivating stronger client relationships.

    The elevation of Puneet Arora and Vikram Rewar to key leadership positions comes at an exciting juncture for Rossari Biotech. Commenting on these appointments, Group CFO Ketan Sablok expressed, “We are delighted to welcome Puneet Arora and Vikram Rewar to their new leadership roles. This change will optimise our team structure and create new opportunities for collaboration and growth. We are confident that their contributions will accelerate our growth trajectory and reinforce our position as a market leader, while adhering to the highest industry standards.”

    For over two decades, Rossari Biotech has remained a pioneering specialty chemical manufacturer in India, and the strategic talent expansion is poised to create an environment of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Renowned as a cornerstone of customer-centric solutions, the company is synonymous with quality, innovation, and sustainable ethics. Its enduring legacy is woven with dedication to industry norms, setting the stage for a future marked by excellence, safety, and agility.

    To support this vision, Rossari Biotech has also launched a robust digital transformation program that aims to integrate cutting-edge technology to enhance operational agility, optimise supply chain management, and elevate customer experiences. The company is further implementing SAP Solutions to future-proof the brand, streamlining processes, improving data accuracy, and enabling dynamic decision-making to stay competitive in the global market.

  • Truworth Wellness appoints Sharayu Narayanan as business head

    Truworth Wellness appoints Sharayu Narayanan as business head

    Mumbai: Truworth Wellness, one of India’s leading corporate wellness companies, has announced the appointment of Sharayu Narayanan as its new business head. This strategic move aims to fortify Truworth Wellness’s expansion initiatives and propel its growth.

    The pioneer has successfully attracted a loyal customer base, with over 1.5 million users across corporates, and aims to expand the customer base in the coming year. With a network of over 65,000 health professionals & experts, Truworth Wellness serves over 250 clients across sectors, including BFSI, IT services, manufacturing, media, and airlines.

    Truworth Wellness co-founder & CEO Rohit Chohan said, “We are delighted to welcome Sharayu Narayanan to the Truworth Wellness family as we embark upon an exciting chapter in the organisation’s accelerated growth journey. With her extensive experience in business development, we believe she will play a crucial role in tapping the fertile opportunities in the category and scaling our operations for the next phase of growth.”

    He further added, “As one of the early players providing a comprehensive range of corporate wellness services, we have witnessed unprecedented evolution due to our comprehensive solutions. We are confident that there is immense potential for us to become market leaders. Our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional products and services has enabled us to carve a niche for ourselves and become a one-stop shop for overall employee well-being for corporations, including physical fitness, mental well-being, and more. Our teams continue to deliver 200% customer satisfaction with a measurable impact on overall business ROI.”

    Truworth Wellness business head Sharayu Narayanan said, “The increasing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, sedentary lifestyles, and rising levels of mental stress have heightened the importance of corporate wellness programs. Truworth Wellness embodies the true spirit of India’s startup ecosystem by simultaneously benefiting multiple stakeholders through their comprehensive offerings. They address the needs of both HR and employees while serving as a valuable tool for leadership to drive return on investment (ROI). Moreover, they have adeptly identified the industry pain point by offering holistic well-being solutions to corporations, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. I am thrilled to collaborate with the leadership team in fostering positive change in holistic employee well-being. With a customer-centric approach, strategic partnerships, and a strong emphasis on data protection and privacy, I am confident that Truworth Wellness will continue to deliver exceptional, customized, and impactful employee well-being programs.”

    With an impressive track record in the business development and marketing industry, Sharayu Narayanan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Her extensive knowledge of the sector, business acumen, coupled with her dynamic leadership skills, will further solidify Truworth Wellness’s mission of prioritising employee well-being and creating a healthier and more engaged workforce. She is an alumnus of Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) and has previously served as vice president – corporate growth at MediBuddy and AVP of business development & marketing at UnitedHealthcare India in her previous roles.

    Truworth Wellness has been at the forefront of transforming the corporate wellness landscape through its innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. The incorporation of its one-of-a-kind Wellness Corner app has revolutionized employee access to healthcare services, resulting in improved health outcomes, reduced healthcare costs, and the establishment of a culture of well-being within organisations. By leveraging technology and empowering corporate employees to take charge of their own and their families’ health, Truworth Wellness has made significant contributions to building a healthier society.

  • Social Beat appoints Pavan Ramchand as chief human resource officer

    Social Beat appoints Pavan Ramchand as chief human resource officer

    Mumbai: On Monday, Pavan Ramchand was announced as next chief human resource officer for digital marketing company Social Beat. 

    With an experience of over two decades in talent acquisition, talent management, HR shared services and compensation, Ramchand will strengthen Social Beat’s HR practices and talent acquisition initiatives. His experience and global exposure leading large multi-functional teams across APAC and EMEA will greatly strengthen Social Beat’s executive team.

    Ramchand has led a multitude of successful HR initiatives by working closely with executive teams, and moves from Syngene, a Biocon Group company. He will lead Social Beat’s initiatives to build and grow a futuristic, intellectual team of highly motivated, talented professional’s to realise its vision of ‘enabling brands rise to the impossible.’

    Known for his deep insights, flexible approach and positive attitude, Ramchand brings diverse experience of having worked in oil & gas, mining, pharma, manufacturing and IT with multinational corporations like Royal Dutch Shell, Gartner.

    Speaking on Ramchand’s appointment, Social Beat co-founder Suneil Chawla said, “We have set our sights on a progressive, people led future with significant growth driven by a highly capable, motivated team as the primary goal for our company. The immense exposure and experiential knowledge that Pavan brings to the table, will definitely play a key role in realising this goal.”

    Commenting on his new role, Ramchand said, “I am excited to join Social Beat to lead the human resources functions. Our strong, people-centric culture and value system remains at the heart of everything we do. Strengthening this culture further through progressive and forward-looking people initiatives will be the priority to drive the growth of the company to achieve our goals.”

  • BOUNCE Inc onboards Tarandeep Singh Sekhon as chief business officer

    BOUNCE Inc onboards Tarandeep Singh Sekhon as chief business officer

    Mumbai: KidZania’s former marketing director, Tarandeep Singh Sekhon, has joined freestyle sports company BOUNCE Inc. as its new chief business officer for India.

    Sekhon, with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, is now all set to drive business growth at BOUNCE and bring his expertise to strengthen the brand in India. He will be responsible for sales, marketing, and strategic development for BOUNCE in the country.

    After a successful seven-year stint at KidZania, Sekhon was responsible for building brand affinity and driving footfalls to its centers. Prior to KidZania, he led the marketing mandate for EsselWorld, Water Kingdom, and Fame Cinemas.

    BOUNCE Inc. is an international brand with a presence across 16 countries, and in India, it has set up the country’s largest trampoline park, combining elements of the world’s most exciting freestyle activities in a 40,000 sq. ft. indoor arena.

  • Nilesh Gupta to handle additional charge of branding and creative strategy at Meesho

    Nilesh Gupta to handle additional charge of branding and creative strategy at Meesho

    Mumbai: Meesho announced on Friday that senior director of growth Nilesh Gupta, who has been leading the company’s activation and acquisition arm for the past two years, will now be handling branding and creative services for the company as well.

    Gupta will be in charge of the team that manages brand building and creative strategy, as well as acquisition and activation at Meesho. His expertise in growth & marketing strategy, business analytics, and deep user understanding has greatly contributed to the company’s growth over the past few years. Under his leadership, Meesho became the most downloaded e-commerce application in the world.

    Prior to joining Meesho in 2021, Nilesh was with Kearney, where he primarily worked on the consumer and retail practice, including co-authoring a report with CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) to help unlock the full potential of retail growth in India.

    “Nilesh is strongly aligned with Meesho’s mission to “democratise e-commerce for everyone” and passionate about solving for Bharat,” said Meesho CXO of growth Megha Agarwal. “His experience in the arenas of acquisition and activation combined with retail will help contribute immensely to Meesho’s accelerated growth. As we further our mission to democratise e-commerce for everybody and bring the next billion users online, user growth will be a key area of focus for us.”

    Gupta strongly believes that Meesho has challenged conventions in the Indian e-commerce landscape. He adds, “Meesho has made significant strides towards democratising e-commerce in India, and I have been fortunate to witness this 10X growth firsthand over the last two years. I am thrilled to take up the branding and creative mandate in addition to my current responsibilities at Meesho. We have a clear vision and will continue to innovate to become India’s preferred e-commerce destination.”

  • BBDO India wins the Cargill mandate

    BBDO India wins the Cargill mandate

    Mumbai: Cargill has appointed BBDO India to manage the brand strategy and creative for their portfolio of edible oil brands.

    Cargill has been striving in India since 1987, providing products such as edible oils, grains, and other verticals. Despite a competitive market fuelled by India’s high oil consumption, Cargill has managed to maintain a steady hold on its audience by offering products relevant to a variety of demographics and regions.

    In recognition of BBDO India’s great work on the Gemini 2021 campaign, which challenged the age-old habit of women limiting themselves to the kitchen and never finding time to explore their full potential, Cargill made BBDO India their AOR for their edible oil brand portfolio. Now that Indian consumers are becoming more aware of their consumption habits, Cargill and BBDO will work together to identify contexts and insights that can further help make a positive impact on consumers’ lives.

    Asked about the partnership, BBDO India GM and chief growth officer Nikhil Mahajan said, “The relationship between us has been built on great conversations, insightful work, and the desire to do something more than just an ad. With a unified vision and a common goal, I am certain that this partnership will lead to some great pieces of work that will always find ways to stir up a conversation with our consumers.”

    BBDO India (Delhi) chief creative officer Krishna Mani added, “We are really looking forward to working with our partners at Cargill to write meaningful and impactful narratives for various brands in their portfolio.”

  • Lodestar UM wins BMW India’s integrated media mandate

    Lodestar UM wins BMW India’s integrated media mandate

    Mumbai: Mediabrands India Network’s Lodestar UM has successfully retained the luxury auto giant, BMW’s integrated media duties. The win came on the heels of a competitive multi-agency pitch held from March to October.

    Lodestar UM’s renewed mandate for BMW spans the entire media spectrum, including mainline, digital, out-of-home, events, and special projects, with an ongoing focus on cementing BMW’s product superiority and attracting newer, more upwardly mobile people to the premium auto segment. The account will continue to be led out of the agency’s Gurugram office.

    Speaking about the momentous development, Lodestar UM CEO Aditi Mishra said, “We are thrilled to be chosen as the integrated media partner for an iconic global brand like BMW. The continuation of our five-year-old journey speaks volumes about how successful the partnership has been in making BMW one of the most desirable brands in the country. The premium auto market in India has witnessed stellar growth in 2022, and there is a growing opportunity to welcome new customers to this segment. The adoption of our proprietary futureproof planning process will continue to unleash maximum value by connecting BMW to its audiences through seamless journeys across touchpoints.”

    Lodestar UM is the India arm of UM, a global media agency committed to future-proofing our clients’ businesses for the now and the future. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximise growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. Our consultative approach and agile model, rooted in diversity, equity, and belonging, drive better business outcomes for brands.

  • Religare Enterprises signs Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt as its brand ambassador

    Religare Enterprises signs Olympian Yogeshwar Dutt as its brand ambassador

    Mumbai: c (REL) has signed Indian freestyle wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt (who has been awarded the Bharat Ratna) as its brand ambassador to promote the company and all its group companies. He will be the face of Religare’s integrated brand & marketing campaigns across all mediums. The 40-year-old is an Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth Games medalist.

    On the occasion, REL executive chairperson Dr. Rashmi Saluja said, “Sports can foster national pride and cohesion. The Religare group is a firm believer in the significance of sports in developing the character of India’s youth and its social fabric. I am confident that our association with Dutt will motivate young people to excel in sports. Also, Yogeshwar’s feisty and gutsy background and his diligent image will have a positive rub-off on REL’s brand value. We look forward to the association.”

    Dutt stated, “I am delighted to be associated with the Religare group as the brand values passion, innovation, ambition, diligence, and teamwork, and it is everything that I identify with as well. As a brand ambassador, I will strive to create a positive image for REL, which will accentuate its brand ethos of nurturing and encouraging sports in the country. I am happy to partner with a company that understands the needs of India and its youth.”

    REL group chief financial officer and RBL CEO Nitin Aggarwal said, “We welcome Dutt to the REL family. We believe that our collaboration will help raise service awareness and create a strong recall for our high-quality financial services portfolio. Our upcoming campaigns with Dutt will strengthen our image among India’s youth.”