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  • CNN Digital Worldwide names Steve George as director, Asia-Pacific

    CNN Digital Worldwide names Steve George as director, Asia-Pacific

    Mumbai: CNN Digital Worldwide has promoted Steve George to director of CNN Digital for the Asia-Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. George begins his new role effective immediately.

    In this role, he is responsible for digital content, strategy and publishing and leads a team of digital producers, reporters and editors across APAC.

    Prior to this role, George was a senior news editor for CNN Digital. He spearheaded CNN’s digital coverage of major breaking news events in Asia-Pacific and was the founding editor of CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week analysis of Chinese society, politics and foreign policy for a global readership.

    “Steve is an outstanding, trusted and thoughtful journalist and leader,” said CNN Digital Worldwide SVP and editor-in-chief Meredith Artley. “I am joined by the team in Hong Kong and CNN staff around the world in being thrilled that he is taking on this leadership role at this critical time.”

    Before joining CNN in 2016, George spent eight years in Beijing as a magazine editor, covering news and social affairs across the greater China region.  

  • Samya Deb joins YouTube as head of brand creative studio-APAC

    Samya Deb joins YouTube as head of brand creative studio-APAC

    Mumbai: Samya Deb has joined YouTube as head of brand creative studio, as per his LinkedIn profile. Deb, who is a co-founder of Northeast Edit, has moved from Airbnb as regional creative director, APAC.

    “Looks like the trial subscription to my early-retirement plan has come to an end. I have recently joined YouTube as Head of Brand Creative Studio, APAC. The mandate is to create an unprecedented stream of culture defining brand work to celebrate the most diverse creative community on the planet,” he wrote in a LinkedIn post.

    Deb has over a decade’s experience in leading creative studios. In his over six-year stint at Airbnb, he helmed multiple roles such as creative consultant, regional creative director and head of design for the APAC region.

    Prior to Airbnb, Deb worked with companies like Bates CHI & Partners, Matrix, DY Works, Cowan and Superunion.

  • CoinDCX appoints Divakar Prayaga as senior VP & head of information security

    CoinDCX appoints Divakar Prayaga as senior VP & head of information security

    Mumbai: Crypto exchange and unicorn CoinDCX has announced the appointment of Divakar Prayaga as senior vice president and head of information security. 

    Prayaga will play a key role in building, scaling and sustaining CoinDCX’s industry-leading security systems, enabling customers to enjoy a seamless and safe trading experience. He was formerly the head of cyber defence at e-commerce giant Flipkart and the vice president of Cybersecurity at Wells Fargo and brings his wealth of expertise from the traditional financial sector to the future of finance, forging greater trust and credibility within the wider crypto and blockchain industry.  

    In this new role, Prayaga will now steer CoinDCX’s information security strategies and governance processes and spearhead an inclusive and comprehensive data protection programme to support development, research, and administrative information systems and technology. At the same time, Prayaga will chair the Information Security Advisory Committee and lead the Information Security Liaisons, championing information security within the crypto and blockchain industry, said the company in a statement.

    Commenting on Divakar’s appointment, CoinDCX co-founder Neeraj Khandelwal said, “In the digital-first world of crypto and blockchain, information security is critical to ensuring customers enjoy uninterrupted access to digital assets and a safe trading experience. Divakar will be the lynchpin in advancing CoinDCX’s security systems and furthering our position as India’s safest crypto exchange, fostering a security-first approach for the sector at large.”

    Prior to joining CoinDCX, Prayaga has had an extensive career building and scaling information security and cybersecurity protection for global conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies from the likes of Wells Fargo, Wipro, Unisys, and IBM.

    Speaking on his appointment, Divakar Prayaga said, “With crypto being at the forefront of the future of finance, I am thrilled to step into an exciting sector to enhance CoinDCX’s security posture and contribute to the industry’s developing information security landscape. As the crypto and blockchain industry is underpinned by digital technologies, information security is more paramount than ever to protect customers and companies alike from cyber-attacks and exploits.”

  • Hotstar’s Gaurav Shahlot joins Khatabook as head of product

    Hotstar’s Gaurav Shahlot joins Khatabook as head of product

    Mumbai: Fintech start-up Khatabook has announced the appointment of Gaurav Shahlot as head of product. He will also be a part of the core leadership team at Khatabook.

    With over 10 million monthly active merchant users on its platforms, Khatabook plans to continue to drive growth by building a seamless product experience under Shahlot’s product leadership, said the platform in a statement

    In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the product strategy and development along with team building and setting systems and processes for the product team to operate at scale. His key focus area would be to scale the products aligned to ongoing and new business initiatives of the company.

    “Over the last three years, we have built a product with mass acceptance based on first principles. With increasing use cases on Khatabook, we needed a leader who has the experience of solving product problems at scale in a high-growth environment,” said Khatabook CEO and co-founder Ravish Naresh. “Gaurav has extensive experience with scaling and running products at scale. With his experience, leadership skills and passion for Khatabook’s mission, Gaurav is a natural fit to lead the product at Khatabook.”

    A seasoned leader in product management, Shahlot brings expertise in identifying customer pain points and predicting future market needs to build innovative products. Before joining Khatabook, he was associated with Hotstar where he headed product management for over five years.

    Before Hotstar, he worked with Myntra, leading mobile products. Shahlot co-founded Musicfellas, a music discovery platform to help users listen, share and support independent music all over the world, which was later acquired by Times Internet. An alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, he has done BE, computer science.

    “I strongly believe in Khatabok’s mission to enable MSMEs in India with the power of technology,” said Gaurav Shahlot. “Nothing gives me more joy than building and scaling products, so I am incredibly thrilled to be part of Khatabook’s journey as it continues to transform small businesses in India, impacting the lives of millions.”

  • apna taps Ronak Shah to drive its data strategy

    apna taps Ronak Shah to drive its data strategy

    Mumbai: Homegrown jobs and professional networking platform apna has announced the appointment of Ronak Shah as the head of data. Shah is apna’s first data leader and will fully focus on creating data strategies for the platform.

    Shah’s appointment is in line with apna’s efforts to invest in and attract world-class leadership to support the company’s mission of empowering a billion lives, said the platform in a statement on Tuesday. “In this role, Shah will be leading apna’s data science and engineering teams to build a data-powered platform that will help apna’s user base to fulfill their aspirations,” it added.

    “Ronak is a product visionary with a passion to incorporate data learning and innovation to improve the quality of living. His vast knowledge and expertise will play a pivotal role in improving our platform as we build for the world,” said apna chief business officer Manas Singh, welcoming Shah on board.

    An alumnus of the University of Southern California, Shah brings with him experience of more than a decade in building data strategies, knowledge graphs, machine learning, and business intelligence for top tech companies. Prior to joining apna, he has worked with large global companies including Amazon, Glassdoor, Coursera, and Citrix Online.

    “Data can play a significant role in apna’s mission of solving the earth-scale problem of skilling and unemployment. I am thrilled to be a part of this team and work with highly skilled leaders who are on a mission to transform the world and empower a billion lives,” said Ronak Shah about his new stint.

    In recent months, apna has recorded growth with 22 million-plus users, more than 200,000 employer partners, and a presence in 48 cities in India. The platform is currently enabling over 18 million interviews and 35 million professional conversations monthly, said the statement.

  • Jio Mart’s Sanjay Mishra joins Arzooo as VP of sales

    Jio Mart’s Sanjay Mishra joins Arzooo as VP of sales

    Mumbai: Sanjay Mishra has joined the Arzooo team as vice president of business development after seven years with Reliance Jio and its new retail arm, Jio Mart.

    At Arzooo, Mishra’s charter will be to drive Arzooo’s expansion and reach into tier-3 and tier-4  cities on its mission to power offline retail with technology and financial capability, making them competitive and scalable. He will be leading the sales organisation of Arzooo and providing leadership to its sales and business development teams. He will be spearheading Arzooo’s growth and expansion across the country.

    “We are having a phenomenal growth run with over 400 per cent YOY growth and are strengthening our leadership team to catalyse the same,” said Arzooo CEO and co-founder Khushnud Khan. “Pleased to have Sanjay on-board with us at Arzooo. His  extensive experience in offline distribution and the disruptive omni channel-led e-commerce space will help us shape our vision to transform offline retail.”

    Backed by 20+ years of cumulative experience in channel sales and revenue management, Mishra has displayed innate proficiency in sales & distribution, new business development of general trade, own retail & online space in FMCG, telecom & consumer electronics. He has managed sales challenges and visions of industry leading brands like PepsiCo, Vodafone India, Bharti Airtel, and Samsung electronics to name a few. In his last assignment at Reliance, Mishra was leading retail arm Jio Mart’s digital business as vice president, sales operation.

    “Arzooo journey has been very fascinating as it is making waves in the retail ecosystem. I am thrilled to be a part of this young and energetic team at Arzooo and excited about taking the enterprise to new heights,” said Sanjay Mishra on his new role.

  • Samrat Bedi takes over as Gozoop India CEO

    Samrat Bedi takes over as Gozoop India CEO

    Mumbai: Gozoop Group has announced the appointment of Samrat Bedi as chief executive officer of Gozoop Group in India. He will be based in Mumbai and will report to the board of Gozoop Group.

    In this role, Bedi will spearhead Gozoop’s business operations and leadership team in India. “He will be responsible for carrying forward Gozoop’s legacy of helping brands achieve scale and success via a holistic communication approach,” said the marketing company in a statement on Tuesday.

    “In Samrat we have a rare blend of a leader who has a strong growth orientation and a spirited people-first approach. Samrat is a leader who we believe will drive Gozoop India’s vision,” said Gozoop Group chairman and co-founder Rohan Bhansali. “I am confident that his experience and leadership in nurturing brands, teams and creative minds will take Gozoop forward on its glorious journey.”

    Bedi previously led Ogilvy’s 82.5 Communications as president and brings to Gozoop over two decades of rich experience and industry understanding.

    “Gozoop is known to have redefined the agency model for a connected world, where digital and traditional advertising work seamlessly under one roof,” said Gozoop Group global CEO and co-founder Ahmed Aftab Naqvi. “Samrat’s unique skill sets and experience will not just consolidate that position but keep redefining it as we build Gozoop into a creative powerhouse.”

    Bedi has successfully launched and grown brands like Bisleri, Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, Piaggio Vehicles – Vespa & Aprilia, Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian Super League (ISL), Cadbury Bournville, Cadbury Silk, PayPal, Mattel (Barbie and Fisher-Price), Taj Hotels, Tata Sky, Cipla, World Gold Council, among others. He has also received several awards for conceptualizing and executing integrated campaigns.

    “I am elated to take ahead the legacy that Ahmed and Rohan have built over the years. Their deep understanding about brands and businesses in a modern age has helped build Gozoop be the independent and homegrown integrated agency it is today,” commented Samrat Bedi. “I look forward to working with a group of passionate leaders at Gozoop to build brands of the future and create work that will be outstanding.”

  • MakeMyTrip appoints Sameer Bajaj as head of corporate affairs & communications

    MakeMyTrip appoints Sameer Bajaj as head of corporate affairs & communications

    Mumbai: Online travel company MakeMyTrip has announced the appointment of Sameer Bajaj as head of corporate affairs and communications.

    A multifaceted corporate communications and corporate affairs expert, Bajaj has been in senior leadership roles across varied industries including sports, real-life entertainment, direct-selling and ed-tech.

    During his career spanning over 20 years, he has played a critical role in building corporate brand reputation, managing crisis communication, and leading external & internal communications for global brands such as Discovery, Amway, ESPN STAR Sports and most recently, WhiteHat Jr.

    Welcoming and congratulating Sameer on joining the team, group chief marketing officer Sunil Suresh shared, “We have a very exciting time ahead of us and I am thrilled to welcome Sameer to steer and drive our communications and corporate affairs strategy. I am confident that Sameer’s rich and diverse corporate and consumer experience will be invaluable as we continue to solidify our positioning in India and GCC.”

    “I am excited to be part of such a purpose-led organisation. MakeMyTrip Ltd is uniquely placed – as it has the verve of a start-up, and yet the stability of a mature process-oriented organisation,” said Sameer Bajaj.

  • Skillbox brings in Roydon Bangera as division head-West & head of brand partnerships

    Skillbox brings in Roydon Bangera as division head-West & head of brand partnerships

    Mumbai: Art community and ticketing platform Skillbox has brought Roydon Bangera on board as division head – West and head of brand partnerships.

    In his role at Skillbox, Bangera will be bringing his over 13 years of experience in the entertainment industry to grow the platform’s revenue in the west region. Additionally, at a national level, his role will focus on branded experiences, branded partnerships and scaling the platform’s ticketing footprint beyond music into comedy, sports and theatre, said the statement.

    “SkillBox is constantly evolving its product line and offerings. Roydon will help drive the next phase of growth and expansion for the company, further streamlining and strengthening the core areas of the business, as SkillBox continues on building a holistic platform for artists, going forward,” stated Skillbox CEO and co-founder Anmol Kukreja.

    Bangera is a seasoned music industry executive with experience in live music, P&L management for creative industries, A&R, marketing and business development. Prior to SkillBox, he has been associated with companies like Sony Music India, Madness JAMS, Indigo Live to name a few. He has also long been associated with the indie music industry as an independent artist manager, promoter and entrepreneur.

    “I am truly excited about this new journey with Skillbox and I look forward to making Skillbox an end-to-end solution for brands when it comes to live entertainment, not only music but all forms of art & entertainment,” said Roydon Bangera on his new assignment.