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  • Anuj Jain named as Kansai Nerolac Paints MD

    Anuj Jain named as Kansai Nerolac Paints MD

    Mumbai: Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KNPL) has announced the appointment of Anuj Jain as the managing director, effective from 1 April. Jain succeeds H M Bharuka, who will be superannuating on 31 March.

    Jain joined KNPL in 1990 as a management trainee. In his tenure of over 30 years at the company, he has worked in various capacities across various functions and brings a wealth of experience. He has been on the board of KNPL in the capacity of executive director since 2018. 

    “I am deeply grateful to the board and Kansai Paints, Japan for giving me an opportunity to not just be a part but lead this esteemed organisation,” said Anuj Jain. “I look forward to continuing the rich history of this company and build on the legacy of Mr Bharuka to take the company to greater heights.

    Bharuka joined KNPL in 1985, becoming its managing director in April 2001. He featured amongst India’s Top 50 CEOs and was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Indian Chemical Industry. He served as the first non-Japanese director on the board of Kansai Paints, Japan. He is also credited for leading KNPL’s expansion into the Indian subcontinent.

    “Bharuka was known for his visionary and bold leadership style which led to many firsts in the Indian paint industry. Under his leadership, KNPL won numerous accolades in a variety of areas notably the Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Governance, Best Managed Company by Business Today, Great Place to Work by GPTW and recognition as an ESG leader in India by CRISIL,” said the company in a statement. 

  • Debkumar Dasgupta joins Merzigo Asia as VP & business head of content

    Debkumar Dasgupta joins Merzigo Asia as VP & business head of content

    Mumbai: Debkumar Dasgupta has joined Turkey-based Merzigo as vice president and business head – content for Asia. He was previously with media distribution company IndiaCast as media syndication head for the Middle East and Africa.

    Merzigo provides a range of services including digital curation, directly for broadcasters, distributors and producers including Fox, The Walt Disney Company and KanalD.

    In his new role, Dasgupta will be responsible for the syndication of Turkish drama series in the Asia region focusing on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia. He will be leading the content planning, governance, acquisition and delivery operations of the company in the region. 

    Over a career spanning 35 years, Dasgupta’s longest stint was at Viacom18 Media and IndiaCast Media Distribution where he worked for 24 years. He initially managed the domestic distribution of the TV channel Colors and was later appointed to manage the Asia Pacific channel distribution and global content sales and syndication. Later, he was elevated to manage the channel business including subscription, ad sales, syndication in the Middle East and Africa. 

  • Upstox onboards Harish Narayanan as chief growth officer

    Upstox onboards Harish Narayanan as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Investment platform Upstox has announced the addition of three senior executives to its leadership team. The company has appointed former Myntra CMO Harish Narayanan as chief growth officer, Saurabh Agarwal as vice president – new initiatives, and Jayant Chauhan as senior vice president – finance.

    “It gives us great pleasure to welcome Harish, Saurabh, and Jayant to Upstox’s leadership team,” said Upstox co-founder and CEO Ravi Kumar. “They bring with them immense experience and expertise. I’m confident that with them onboard, we will succeed in our endeavor to take Upstox’s products and services to the next level and fulfill our drive of encouraging equity participation across the nation.”

    Harish Narayanan will be responsible for driving full-funnel business growth, marketing, operational excellence, and strategic collaborations. Prior to joining Upstox, Narayanan served as the chief marketing officer at Myntra for almost three years before stepping down from the e-commerce marketplace in November 2021. He was responsible for all aspects of marketing and was also leading the brand solutions and creative teams as part of his responsibilities at Myntra.

  • Mathangi Sri joins CredAvenue as chief data officer

    Mathangi Sri joins CredAvenue as chief data officer

    Mumbai: CredAvenue, a debt product suite and marketplace has announced the appointment of Mathangi Sri as its chief data officer. 

    She joins CredAvenue from Gojek, an integrated technology group based in Southeast Asia, where she served as the head of data organisation for GoFood – Gojek’s food business. She has rich experience building high-impact, data science solutions and products at scale across large enterprises and high-velocity start-ups.

    “Mathangi’s exceptional experience in data science will help us shape CredAvenue’s journey towards becoming a more futuristic company. We plan to invest significantly in our data platform and empower our customers to manage their transactions actively,” said CredAvenue founder and CEO Gaurav Kumar. “Data is at the core of every operation at CredAvenue, and with an agile data science team under Mathangi’s leadership, we will ensure a rapid expansion in our product portfolio through the intelligent, data-oriented decision making and building deeper integration among our multiple sub-platforms.”

    As a data leader, Sri has generated substantial intellectual property by publishing 20 global patents in the area of data science and machine learning. She has headed data science functions of several reputed companies such as PhonePe, Citibank and 7.ai.  As one of the top 50 AI leaders in the country, Sri has also been recognised as ‘The Phenomenal SHE’ by Indian National Bar Association in 2019 and as ‘AI Changemaker Leader’ by 3AI Association in 2022.

    “I am very excited to be part of CredAvenue’s journey to transform the Indian fintech space,” stated Mathangi Sri. “Data science and AI will positively disrupt India’s lending and investment space while also helping the elimination of information asymmetry. I am particularly looking forward to working with an energetic and enthusiastic team at CredAvenue and being part of building the largest lending marketplace with such a fast-growing company.”

  • Republic TV rejigs top leadership, names Darius Maneckji as business head

    Republic TV rejigs top leadership, names Darius Maneckji as business head

    Mumbai: Republic Media Network has bolstered its business team with the elevation of Hersh Bhandari as group chief operating officer – broadcasting division and appointment of Darius Maneckji as business head for Republic TV and senior executive vice president.

    In his new role, Bhandari will oversee the entire national operations for all existing broadcast channels of the network. Maneckji will now lead the entire expansive national operations for Republic TV, including the channel’s offices in Bengaluru, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata and Mumbai. He will report to Hersh Bhandari, announced the network in a statement on Wednesday.

    With 24 years of experience, Bhandari is a well-established industry veteran with hefty achievements. With his impeccable record, he will also lead and strategise all future growth of the network’s broadcasting business into languages and regions. “Bhandari will manage the entire broadcast business operations from the network’s offices in Noida and Mumbai,” the media company said.

    “At Republic Media Network, we continue to consolidate and strengthen ourselves with speed for the growth that beckons us,” said Hersh Bhandari. “I am energised by the trust reposed in me by the board, management, and my colleagues, to help shape and deliver the next phase of growth. We think and move as one, shoulder-to-shoulder.”

    With over 20 years of experience, dominantly in leadership positions, Maneckji has a well-respected and robust record in the media. He has been the national sales head in the past for Times Now and also the national sales head for the English movie cluster at Turner International India. Before onboarding with Republic TV, his last assignment was with TV Today.  “I am excited to join India’s fastest-growing news network. I look forward to working with one of the best teams in the business to ensure we continue to command and establish our leadership role in the English news genre,” said Darius Maneckji.

    “I am excited about the new roles for both Hersh and Darius,” said Republic Media Network founder and editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami. “The broadcasting division under Hersh will see rapid growth, like never before. Our digital business is being expanded by 100 percent and together with our Strategic Business partnerships, will be hived off into separate business divisions, each with their own leadership and goals. At a consolidated level, this should place us in a fantastic position to be the number one TV plus digital news company across the board in two years.”

    Republic Media Network is expanding its broadcasting operations and will be making more announcements in the coming weeks. “The induction of strong business talent is part of the expansion of the network and creation of a strong organizational base to take the plans forward,” added Goswami.

  • Mosaic Wellness onboards Abhinav Mohan as chief business officer

    Mosaic Wellness onboards Abhinav Mohan as chief business officer

    Mumbai: Mosaic Wellness, a health & wellness start-up running digital health clinic platforms Man Matters and Bodywise, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Abhinav Mohan as chief business officer. 

    In this role, Mohan will head all categories and brand marketing and work closely with co-founder and CEO Revant Bhate, said the statement.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Abhinav to our core leadership team,” said Bhate. “Given his rich experience in scaling consumer first propositions with InMobi and Glance, we are looking forward to leveraging his leadership skills in navigating the next phase in our growth journey across categories and propositions.”  

    Mohan brings with him over 10 years of experience in building and scaling technology businesses. In his previous stint as VP and GM of monetisation at Glance (part of InMobi Group), he was helping brands connect with their audience and have personalized conversations with them through AI-enabled digital platforms. 

    In his previous roles at InMobi, he has also worked on consumer insights, performance marketing and innovative data solutions across both ad-tech and mar-tech. 

    “Having spent the last few years in the consumer tech world, I have witnessed the transformative power of technology on consumer businesses,” commented Abhinav Mohan. “It’s super exciting to see how Mosaic Wellness, with its technology-first approach, has been able to scale its digital health platform through consultations and I am looking forward to helping them disrupt the health and wellness industry.”

  • Publicis India appoints Amaresh Godbole as CEO – digital tech business

    Publicis India appoints Amaresh Godbole as CEO – digital tech business

    Mumbai: Publicis Groupe India on Wednesday announced the appointment of Amaresh Godbole as CEO of digital technology business. In this role, Godbole will be leading the digital experience and technology agencies Digitas India and Indigo Consulting. He will also be responsible for scaling up the Publicis Commerce D2C offering.

    The role will report to Publicis Groupe South Asia CEO Anupriya Acharya and both Digitas India CEO Unny Radhakrishnan and Indigo Consulting MD Jose Leon will work closely with Godbole, said the company in a statement.

    “The last two years have seen an acceleration in technology adoption and companies across sectors are grappling with the need to deliver more contemporary customer experiences and improve critical business processes,” remarked Anupriya Acharya. “We have an opportunity to accelerate further our unique digital technology offerings in India and unlock new avenues, bringing in exponential growth for clients. In Amaresh, we have someone who deeply understands the Publicis way of working and also brings an outside-in view of technology trends and the wider industry from his time with Google.”

    Prior to this, Godbole was associated with Google India as head of creative and capability, and he also has a history of over a decade with Publicis Groupe where his last role was Digitas India CEO.

    “In Digitas, Indigo Consulting and the Publicis Commerce teams, the group has formidable technology transformation offerings. I hope to use the unique vantage point this role offers to find synergies and reimagine our combined go-to-market strategy in light of emerging client segments and technology opportunities such as Web3 and D2C,” said Godbole. “The group’s Power of One approach will ensure we can offer these capabilities to all Publicis Groupe clients in India. On a personal note, Publicis Groupe has been like a second home for me and I’m excited to be back amongst people I’ve known and respected for a long time.”

  • Spinny onboards Suvid Bajaj as head of marketing

    Spinny onboards Suvid Bajaj as head of marketing

    Mumbai: Spinny, the retailing platform for pre-owned cars has brought Suvid Bajaj on board as head of marketing. 

    Under Bajaj’s leadership, the marketing vertical will focus on strategic business expansion, elevating brand awareness, driving brand adoption in a sustainable way & continuing to grow Spinny’s credentials as an industry thought leader, said the statement.

    “We welcome Suvid on board to build brand Spinny by driving meaningful initiatives for us with his deep understanding of the market and the mindset of young India,” said Spinny founder and CEO Niraj Singh. “We are confident that his clear thinking will add value in Spinny’s endeavor to be the most trusted consumer brand and in growing the business as we expand across the country.’’

    Bajaj is armed with over 20 years of multi-country and multi-category experience in marketing, sales and consulting. Leveraging his in-depth understanding of business delivery, communication development, delivering innovative plans, display and native platforms he has built his forte in successfully delivering business-marketing conversions.

    Prior to joining Spinny, Bajaj held the position of CMO at Udaan.com where he led marketing for all of Udaan’s B2C and B2B verticals. In his earlier stints, he has worked with ITC, PepsiCo, Reckitt and GSK in various sales and marketing roles.

    “The focus on quality and customer experience is deeply embedded in the Spinny system and this gels deeply with my value system as a marketer,” said Suvid Bajaj on his new role. “I look forward to working with teams across the board to drive the company’s vision to make car ownership simple, accessible and delightful for every Indian household.” 

  • CoinSwitch brings in R Venkatesh as SVP of public policy

    CoinSwitch brings in R Venkatesh as SVP of public policy

    Mumbai: Homegrown crypto unicorn CoinSwitch has announced the appointment of R Venkatesh as senior vice president of public policy. 

    Venkatesh will work on policy, regulation, and external affairs to help create a regulatory framework for crypto assets in India, which fosters growth and innovation with consumer protection at the forefront, said the company in a statement.

    “I am delighted to welcome Venkatesh to the CoinSwitch team,” said CoinSwitch founder and CEO Ashish Singhal. “His rich experience across organisations with significant government interfaces will help accelerate our vision towards building a wealth-tech platform that customers and regulators can trust.”

    Venkatesh comes with nearly 25 years of experience in policy and government relations spanning diverse industries, including e-commerce, oil and gas, liquor, banking, and tobacco, with complex policy challenges impacting business operations. Most recently, Venkatesh was associated with MakeMyTrip India as the head of corporate affairs.

    “I am excited to join CoinSwitch on their mission to make money equal for all, keeping customer protection at the forefront,” stated R Venkatesh on his new assignment. “My top priority is to work closely with the industry and the Government to help create a progressive regulatory framework for this emerging but attractive asset class to support more Indians in their financial journey.”

    CoinSwitch, in September 2021, raised $260 million in Series C funding from Coinbase Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to become India’s most valued crypto unicorn at a valuation of $1.9 billion.

  • The Tribe Concepts ropes in Raashii Khanna as brand ambassador

    The Tribe Concepts ropes in Raashii Khanna as brand ambassador

    Mumbai: Homegrown hair and skincare brand The Tribe Concepts has roped in actor Raashii Khanna as its brand ambassador. 

    “Khanna shares like-mindedness with the brand and is a perfect match in spreading the word for adopting a clean and conscious lifestyle,” said the brand in a statement.

    “I came across The Tribe Concepts a while back and I have been in awe ever since! I love the fact that they make chemical-free, sustainable and vegan products that are highly effective. I also admire how their ethos remains the same inside and outside the box with plastic-free packaging, ethical sourcing and manufacturing practices,” the actor said.

    Since its launch in 2019, The Tribe Concepts has launched many unique products and will continue persistent efforts in innovating conscious and sustainable hair and skincare essentials.

    “We truly think that every choice we make on a daily basis has the ability to impact our ecosystem,” commented The Tribe Concepts founder and CEO Amritha Gaddam. “Along with delivering power-packed performances on screen, Raashii is a power-packed personality off-screen too. Through this like-minded synergy, we aim to create awareness around Ayurveda and the power of Indian ingredients.”