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  • Nilesh Naik joins Rediffusion as executive creative director

    Nilesh Naik joins Rediffusion as executive creative director

    Mumbai: Rediffusion announced that Nilesh Naik has joined its Mumbai office as executive creative director. 

    With over 19 years of work experience, Naik has worked with several top agencies including Publicis, Euro RSCG, Bates, Dentsu, Percept and FCB in India, and The Classic Partnership, Grey Worldwide and GTB in the UAE, in Dubai. 

    “We have been strengthening our team at Rediffusion to keep pace with all the new businesses that we have been winning over the past few months. And of course, there has been a tremendous surge in projects and assignments from existing clients,” said Rediffusion Mumbai head and EVP Kalyani Srivastava. “Nilesh will be tasked with shouldering some of the increased responsibilities and I am sure he will come out aces.”

    Naik was ranked among top 10 creative directors in the MENA region in 2019. He is the recipient of several awards that include the Cannes Lions, Adfest, OneShow and Dubai Lynx and his work has been featured in Lurzer’s International Archive.

    “Nilesh brings mature, well-rounded and multi-domain experience to Rediffusion Mumbai. He is a wordsmith who expresses himself elegantly and impactfully,” said Rediffusion Mumbai head of creative Pramod Sharma. “We are looking forward to some great work from Nilesh in the days to come.”

    “Rediffusion has created some of the most memorable campaigns in Indian advertising and it feels great to be part of such a fabulous team,” stated Nilesh Naik on his new role. “Here creativity is the only currency and I’m looking forward to creating fantastic work that gets noticed, establishes a deep connection with the audience and does wonders to clients’ businesses.”

  • Modi Naturals onboards Mukesh Ghuraiya as chief marketing officer

    Modi Naturals onboards Mukesh Ghuraiya as chief marketing officer

    Mumbai: FMCG major Modi Naturals, known for its edible oil brand, Oleev has appointed Mukesh Ghuraiya as chief marketing officer (CMO).

    In his new role, Ghuraiya will be responsible for the end-to-end development and implementation of the marketing and brand strategy of the company. He will also handle the New Product Development section at Modi Naturals.  

    Modi Naturals managing director Akshay Modi said, “Mukesh is a seasoned marketing leader and comes with an impressive record of delivering results for companies at significant points of their growth. He is a perfect choice for Modi Naturals, and we are certain that Mukesh will elevate our go-to-market strategy and continue to augment our company’s growth with a new and innovative consumer-focused approach.”

    Ghuraiya joins the company with hands-on experience of 13 years in brand and category management. He has cross-industry expertise having worked across various industries including consumer products, luxury retail, smartphone, and media. An MBA in Marketing from MICA, Ahmedabad, he has worked as a category manager with Philips India in his previous assignment and also headed the marketing for Rado Watches in India. 

    Talking about his new role, Ghuraiya said, “I am thrilled to join Modi Naturals and its leadership team at such a pivotal time as the organisation is scaling up its Innovation & Brand Marketing initiatives. The organisation is also getting into newer categories in the RTC/RTE space. I look forward to adding further momentum & resilience to the marketing function at Modi Naturals.”

  • Amitabh Sreedharan joins L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as VP

    Amitabh Sreedharan joins L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as VP

    Mumbai: The Gurugram office of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi has announced the onboarding of Amitabh Sreedharan as vice president. In this role, he would report to L&K Saatchi & Saatchi EVP and head – North and East Atin Wahal.

    Sreedharan’s mandate at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi will be to drive new business growth and enhance agency-client partnerships in the region, said the statement.

    “I am thrilled to have Amitabh on board. It’s great to have someone on the team who will start firing from day one,” commented Atin Wahal. “He belongs to a rare breed of advertising professionals who are actually brand custodians in the true sense. His integrated approach to brand management is a much-needed ask from all clients and I am sure he will be able to leverage ‘Power of One’ for our clients very effectively.”

    Sreedharan’s professional journey spans over 18 years and has worked with agencies such as McCann, Scarecrow M&C Saatchi, Lowe Lintas and Ogilvy. Over his two-decade stint, he has played a key role in managing brand and communication initiatives for multiple businesses across agencies.

    “I am excited to begin my journey with the team at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. The leadership team and a coherent vision in the last two years has made it one of the fastest-growing integrated agencies in the industry,” said Amitabh Sreedharan. “I am looking forward to bringing in my experiences to amplify the results envisioned by the leadership team of Paritosh Srivastava & Atin Wahal and augment the agency’s momentum.”

  • Publicis Health appoints Anindya Banerjee as creative head

    Publicis Health appoints Anindya Banerjee as creative head

    Mumbai: Publicis Health has announced the appointment of Anindya Banerjee as head of creative. He will report to Publicis Health senior VP Dorelle Kulkarni.

    In this role, Banerjee will lead the creative mandate for the unit, evolving their creative offerings while managing growth, strategy and communications output for the agency, said the statement.

    “Publicis Health has had tremendous growth momentum in the past year and this is reflected in both our new business wins and our body of work. To keep up this momentum it is important to have a leadership team that brings a diverse perspective and open new avenues for us,” said Dorelle Kulkarni. “Anindya comes with the perfect knowledge of craft and experience which will be invaluable in propelling Publicis Health to the next phase of growth. I look forward to us working together.”

    Banerjee is a seasoned creative with diverse experience in advertising, marketing, and communication. He has held senior leadership roles across various agencies and crafted award-winning campaigns that have gone on to win several accolades at world stages. With over 20 years of experience in the advertising and communication space, his expansive experience will fuel the organisation’s creative services.

    “Publicis Health continues to play a pivotal role for our growth plans and to that end we are committed to bringing on board the best in class talent to the agency,” stated Leo Burnett, Publicis Health & Publicis Business CEO and chief strategy officer for South Asia Dheeraj Sinha. “Anindya’s diverse background will bring a unique perspective to agency and I look forward to some great work in the future.”

    Banerjee joins Publicis Health from FCB Ulka, where he worked on some of India’s biggest brands including the award-winning Times ‘Out and Proud’ campaign for LGBTQ rights in India. He has worked across several Indian and international brands throughout his tenure with various agencies crafting award-winning hybrid 360 campaigns.

    “The scourge of Covid and its terrible aftermath has shown how important health is in the overall well-being of people. I believe health and wellness are going to be the engine drivers of the industry going forward. In that context, Publicis Health is once in a lifetime opportunity for me to be in the right place at the right time,” said Anindya Banerjee on his new assignment.

  • Rediffusion Mumbai brings in Dhanwinder Singh as client servicing head

    Rediffusion Mumbai brings in Dhanwinder Singh as client servicing head

    Mumbai: Rediffusion has announced the onboarding of Dhanwinder Singh as client servicing head and said he will lead one of the two business groups at the agency’s Mumbai office.

    Singh has a total of 18 years of experience in the advertising and communication business. He has managed several blue-chip clients and has led strategic businesses across many start-ups in recent years.  

    “Dhanwinder is very dependable and mature in his handling of client businesses. He comes with a lot of valuable cross-category experience, and exposure to diverse domains,” commented Rediffusion Mumbai EVP and head Kalyani Srivastava. “At Rediffusion, we look forward to him building, and leading, a talented team of young professionals at our Mumbai office.”

    Singh was last associated with Dentsu-Aegis in Mumbai. Previously, he worked at agencies like Lowe Lintas, JWT, McCann, and Mudra.

    “There is certain entrepreneurial freedom at Rediffusion which I tremendously enjoy. I have always admired Rediffusion for its strategic strength and creative excellence,” stated Dhanwinder Singh. “Having just joined the agency, I am already experiencing the huge energy that permeates the Mumbai office. I am looking forward to rich and enjoyable innings here.” 

     

  • WPP appoints Simon Dingemans to the board

    WPP appoints Simon Dingemans to the board

    Mumbai: WPP on Monday announced the appointment of Simon Dingemans to its board as a non-executive director, with immediate effect. 

    He is associated with the global investment firm The Carlyle Group as senior advisor in the UK. “Dingemans will serve as a member of the audit committee upon joining the board,” said the statement.

    Commenting on the appointment, WPP chairman Roberto Quarta said, “We are delighted to welcome Simon to WPP. His insight from a varied and distinguished career, combining both operational and financial experience, will be invaluable to the Board as WPP continues its transformation and strategic progress.”

    Prior to joining Carlyle, Dingemans was associated with GlaxoSmithKline as CFO and a member of the mainboard from 2011 to 2019, where he drove extensive restructuring and change programmes that delivered significant financial and operational efficiencies.  He also led a number of significant strategic transactions. As CFO, he was responsible for leading finance and a variety of other functions including procurement, real estate and technology, including cyber security.

    Prior to GSK, Dingemans worked in investment banking for 25 years at SG Warburg and then at Goldman Sachs, where he was managing director and partner for 10 years as a leader of their European M&A business and head of UK investment banking. Dingemans served as non-executive chair of the Financial Reporting Council in 2019/20. He was also the chairman of the 100 Group which represents the views of finance directors in the FTSE 100 and a number of large UK private companies.

    “WPP is the global leader in its sector with a clear strategy for continued success and value-creation. I am very much looking forward to being part of the transformation journey and supporting the future growth of the company,” said Dingemans.

  • Times Professional Learning names Gaurav Barjatya as brand marketing & comms head

    Times Professional Learning names Gaurav Barjatya as brand marketing & comms head

    Mumbai: Times Professional Learning (TPL) has brought Gaurav Barjatya on board as head of brand marketing and communications. TPL is an education initiative by The Times of India Group with an aim to revolutionise professional education in India.

    Barjatya was last associated with WWE as marketing director and took care of India operations for more than two years. Previously, he also worked with Star TV Network as vice president – marketing for around eight years.

    In the past, he has also worked with Parle Agro as senior brand manager and Idea Cellular as manager – brand communications and media for more than four years.

    Barjatya has pursued his MBA from Fore School of Management, New Delhi and has completed the Star Edge – executive education programme from the Indian School of Business.

  • Sleepy Owl appoints Aseem Sood as VP of sales

    Sleepy Owl appoints Aseem Sood as VP of sales

    Mumbai: Sleepy Owl, a Delhi-based D2C company in the innovative coffee space, has announced the appointment of Aseem Sood as vice president of sales. His appointment aligns with the brand’s plan of solidifying the core leadership team.

    In this role, Sood will be responsible for leading the brand’s sales division with a focus on driving customer and business growth and increasing the company’s foothold across India. “He will also be responsible for setting up the demand creation and fulfillment eco-system along with building the team to drive and deliver the ambition for the coming phase of growth,” said the brand in a statement.

    “Since inception, our vision has been to disrupt the at-home coffee industry in India, and give our patrons the best quality coffee in a convenient format and we are very excited to have Aseem join us in our growth journey,” stated Sleepy Owl Coffee co-founder Ajai Thandi. “Given his expertise in sales and a proven track record of breakthrough growth for a business across the offline channels for some of the most respected and popular global & Indian brands, I am confident that we will further strengthen our reach and help us in our vision of making India a country of coffee lovers.”

    Sood brings with him over 15 years of diverse leadership experience across business and customer development, sales transformation, capability building, strategy formulation and implementation, and people leadership. He brings with him a deep understanding of the consumer goods segment of the Indian market.

    An MBA in marketing from Xavier Institute of Management – Bhubaneswar, Sood previously headed Modern Trade for Mars Wrigley and also drove the strategic reinvention across import business and supply and supply chain in his tenure of eight years. He started his career with Cavinkare Pvt Ltd in 2005 and has also been associated with Marico Ltd, where he served as regional sales head.

    “With the changing market dynamics and ever-evolving consumer needs, Sleepy Owl continues to innovate to define how India brews up to enjoy coffee as a product and a category and I am excited to be a part of their vision of making India a coffee-loving nation,” said Aseem Sood on his new role. “I hope to further transform the business with a refreshed strategic vision that embodies multi-channel strategies. My vision for Sleepy Owl is to make the products more relevant and more accessible for consumers in India. The emphasis would be on driving a coherent demand and distribution strategy across channels/geographies where consumers and shoppers engage with our brand.”

  • Namita Tiwari joins Wipro as director & head of CIS marketing

    Namita Tiwari joins Wipro as director & head of CIS marketing

    Mumbai: IT major Wipro has brought Namita Tiwari on board as director and head of CIS marketing.

    Announcing her new role, she wrote on LinkedIn, “I’m excited & grateful to share that I have joined Wipro, as Marketing Director & relocated to Bangalore. Looking forward to the challenges and finding smarter, innovative and faster ways to overcome them.”

    In this new role, Tiwari will be responsible for the innovation of the marketing strategies of the company and will be based in Bengaluru.

    She is a business storyteller and strategic marketing leader with expertise in creating next-gen marketing programmes that converge digital, brand and content. Prior to Wipro, Tiwari was associated with Tata Communications as senior manager, digital and content marketing. Previously, she worked with a number of companies such as Accenture, Coforge, HCL, Polaris and Infosys. 

    She is also a well-recognised guest speaker at the Symbiosis Institute of International Business and the Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur. She has been a member of the CMO Councill since May 2021. 

  • Liqvd Asia appoints Anish Varghese as CCO

    Liqvd Asia appoints Anish Varghese as CCO

    Mumbai: Liqvd Asia has announced the appointment of Anish Varghese as its chief creative officer. 

    In this role, Varghese will be responsible for accelerating Liqvd Asia’s creative businesses as well as champion creativity within and beyond the company, fostering a culture that delivers extraordinary work to Liqvd Asia’s clients, said the statement.

    “Anish comes with a reputation for creating successful and famous campaigns for brands across different sectors. He brings a unique combination of global and regional experience and craft,” said Liqvd Asia managing director Arnab Mitra. “He has the energy to mentor, create and lead. I have no doubt he will inspire the best in our people. I am really looking forward to working with him.”

    Varghese has over 22 years of experience in advertising and building narratives for new-age digital advertising. He has worked with brands such as Visa, KIA, Reebok, National Geographic, Royal Challenge, Captain Morgan, Bira, Ceat, Marks & Spencer, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Skore, Toyota, ICICI Bank, Acer, etc. He was the mentor and practice lead for the creativity, innovation wing – NowLab & Films Division – Orange Candy for Dentsu Isobar. He played an instrumental role in the growth story and portfolio-building for Dentsu Isobar & Interactive Avenues (IPG Group).

    “My whole career has been driven by the aim of transforming agencies and building a complete culture of creativity,” stated Anish Varghese. “I have always been part of a creative system that yields results and firmly believes in ideation that solves problems. I am looking forward to working with the bright and young team here at Liqvd Asia and motivating the client to build incredible stories with experience and modern creativity.”