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  • Ingram Micro onboards Naved Chaudhary as India marketing head

    Ingram Micro onboards Naved Chaudhary as India marketing head

    Mumbai: Ingram Micro, one of the leading providers of global technology and supply chain services and solutions, has announced a leadership change in its marketing organisation in India and brought on board Naved Chaudhary as marketing head for India operations, effective 1 November. 

    Chaudhary brings a rich experience of over 20 years spanning multiple assignments in marketing communications and brand management and has proven his versatility in managing diverse businesses. 

    He is currently working as marketing operations head at Ingram Micro. He moves up the ladder and takes over this role from Sailajanandan Nayak (SN), who has joined the global marketing team as the APAC head of modern marketing. 

    In his new role, SN will focus on growing the technology solutions business through innovative content and impactful digital marketing initiatives. Most recently, SN headed marketing efforts in India where he was instrumental in unifying the marketing teams across different business units into a full-stack internal marketing organisation, said the company in a statement.

    Prior to joining Ingram in 2012, Chaudhary has worked with brands like Luminous, Wynncom, Hamdard, DS Group. He has considerable expertise in launching new products and building teams from scratch.

    Commenting on the development, Chaudhary said that he is looking forward to the new assignment and would make sure to carry the good work done in the area of marketing. “New-age solutions would be high on the agenda apart from being more relevant to the industry and channel. 2022 would be a year to look forward to new innovations and activations,” he added.

  • Star elevates Krishnan Kutty to EVP and head of Tamil, Malayalam & Marathi biz for TV & OTT

    Star elevates Krishnan Kutty to EVP and head of Tamil, Malayalam & Marathi biz for TV & OTT

    Mumbai: Krishnan Kutty is named as executive vice president and head of Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi (TV and OTT) at Star and Disney India. He was previously the business head for Star Vijay.

    Kutty is an experienced media professional who has been in the industry for 22 years out of which 16 years were spent with Star TV Network. He previously had stints with Mindshare, NDTV and Hutch before joining Star in 2005 as vice president – research and on air. While he was heading Star India’s Tamil language business, he was responsible for growing market share by four times and revenues by three times in four years.  

    He completed his graduation from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and his MBA in marketing from Indian School of Business.  

  • ToneTag appoints Vigil M Thomas as HR head

    ToneTag appoints Vigil M Thomas as HR head

    Mumbai: Voice-based proximity communication and payment service provider ToneTag has announced the appointment of Vigil M Thomas as its new human resources (HR) head.

    The appointment is aligned to strengthen the human resource management, recruitment, performance management, competency mapping, and overall development of the human capital of ToneTag as a whole, said the company in a statement.

    Associated to create and strengthen the people of ToneTag, Thomas will regulate and oversee the entire operations related to HR business partnerships, talent scouting, policies management, employee engagement along with other HR conducts, it added.

    “We at ToneTag are committed to our employees and strive every moment for the overall development of our people. We warmly welcome Vigil M Thomas in our ToneTag family and thank him for taking such an important responsibility of organising and structuring our human resources,” stated Tone Tag CEO and founder Kumar Abhishek.

    A veteran of more than 17 years of experience in human resource management, Thomas is a solutions-driven transformational leader with expertise in HR management, talent acquisition & development. He also possesses expertise in new HR rules development, performance management systems, training management, competency enhancement, and career counseling. 

    Currently pursuing his doctorate in human resources, he had been associated with some of the pioneer companies like Motilal Oswal, Reliance Money & Axis Bank during his formative years of professionalism.

    “I am a firm believer in God who has always wrapped me with good and kind-hearted people so as I am always allowed to be myself. Happy to be a member of the ToneTag Family and looking forward to nourishing and infusing more talent in the company by utmost ethical and unique talent management,” said Vigil M Thomas, on his new role.

  • Elysian Hues appoints Shruti Kaushik as VP, marketing and PR

    Elysian Hues appoints Shruti Kaushik as VP, marketing and PR

    Mumbai: Marketing & PR company Elysian Hues has announced the appointment of Shruti Kaushik as VP – marketing and PR. After gaining substantial work experience as a global marketing and branding consultant, she has now joined hands for multiple ventures with Elysian Hues (EH Communications) founder Deepali Mathur. Kaushik is now the co-founder of House of Mayah and Tiny Tales India.

    Kaushik is a writer, entrepreneur, branding expert by Business Insider and Business World. She is now best known for bringing massive recognition to brands in less time through her organic social selling techniques,” said the company in a statement.

    She has been in the content marketing industry for over nine years and has worked for multiple Indian and international businesses. She has been featured in over 20 media outlets like Yahoo Finance, YourStory, Grazia India, Daily O (India Today), etc. Her content online had earned over seven million readerships and over three million collectively for her clients.
    Kaushik has also assisted the National Informatics Centre (NIC), ministry of skills and entrepreneurship, for their content planning and development. She also published a book “LinkedIn Blackbook” for budding entrepreneurs to use the power of content and LinkedIn & scale their business.
    On asking how LinkedIn helped her grow, Kaushik said, “It’s now, more than ever, that LinkedIn has become a powerful tool as it connects employers to employees, clients to agencies & freelancers. And my experience in LinkedIn branding has worked like a charm for our clients. LinkedIn has been a gold mine for me and my clients. You just have to be consistent and specific there. It is a one trustworthy, business-oriented social platform that has quickly shoved itself into the forefront of CXO’s or decision-makers’ minds for lead generation, talent identification, and community development.”

    Over the next five years, Kaushik is planning to scale her content business by reaching out to businesses around the world and showing them the power of LinkedIn branding. Not merely this, her plan is to redefine luxury with an elite collection of House of Maaya and reach each corner of India, said the statement.

  • Anil Jhingan elevated to Discovery APAC president & MD

    Anil Jhingan elevated to Discovery APAC president & MD

    Mumbai: Discovery has named Anil Jhingan as president and MD for the Asia Pacific region. He will be based in London and report directly to Discovery president and CEO of streaming and international activities JB Perrette, said the media company in a statement.

    Jhingan joined Discovery in 2019 as executive VP of corporate development, EMEA and APAC. He was earlier associated with Sky as group director of mergers and acquisitions. His previous stints include companies like 21st Century Fox and News Corp.

    “APAC remains a key growth driver for Discovery, and Anil’s deep industry experience, impressive international track record, and strong leadership qualities, working with our expert local teams, will be central in building continued scale and differentiation in this critical region,” said Perette, as quoted by Variety.

    Discovery currently has twelve office hubs in Asia covering 52 markets, 25 channel brands in 18 languages, and streaming service Discovery+.

    “Asia Pacific offers immense opportunity for Discovery, with our focus on great local storytelling and ever-broadening distribution of our content to audiences across the region,” said Jhingan on his new role.

  • GroupM India appoints Ritika Taneja as head of e-commerce

    GroupM India appoints Ritika Taneja as head of e-commerce

    Mumbai: GroupM India has announced the appointment of Ritika Taneja as head of e-commerce. In this role, Taneja will be leading the e-commerce product offerings to clients and will also be responsible for co-creating the e-commerce vision and strategy charter for GroupM India. 

    Taneja will be based out Gurgaon and report to GroupM India president – data, performance and digital products Atique Kazi, and closely work with GroupM APAC head of e-commerce services Toni Ruotanen.

    “There is a growing importance of strengthening e-commerce practices for brands in today’s digital economy and e-commerce has transformed the ways in which businesses are done in India,” said Atique Kazi. “Ritika’s appointment is a part of our continued investment in talent, especially in areas of enormous growth opportunities, like e-commerce. With the kind of extensive knowledge in this vertical that Ritika brings to the table, I am certain that we will continue to make the e-commerce practice a GroupM differentiator for our clients and brands.”

    Taneja comes with a diverse experience in the e-commerce and offline retail space. As a digital business leader, she has experience in engaging with consumer tech companies, said the agency. She joins the GroupM India team with a proven track record of building successful consumer-centric brands and businesses. 

    In a career spanning over 17 years, Taneja has spent a large part working in the online and offline retail space. Her experience also includes working on several international brands managing and growing their brand portfolios.

    “I am ecstatic to be a part of the GroupM family. The e-commerce landscape is evolving massively and there is a need for brands to advance their e-commerce strategies with this changing landscape and consumer behavior. GroupM provides a unique environment for leading the e-commerce sector that is transforming brands and helping the drive new trends in the country. I look forward to closely working with the leadership and help our clients on e-commerce opportunities by creating services and product offerings,” said Ritika Taneja on her new role.

  • Neeraj Sangani takes charge as Hansa Customer Equity CEO

    Neeraj Sangani takes charge as Hansa Customer Equity CEO

    Mumbai: RK Swamy Hansa Group on Wednesday named Neeraj Sangani as chief executive officer of its wholly-owned subsidiary Hansa Customer Equity Pvt Ltd. He will be reporting to group CEO Shekar Swamy and the board of the company, said the statement.

    The RK Swamy Hansa Group commenced Hansa Customer Equity as a start-up 13 years ago and has invested heavily in this technology-driven space. The company has established itself as a leader in the data analytics, CRM, and martech space and is providing exemplary service to its clients. 

    Sangani has been the COO since May 2020 and running the operations of the company for the past 16 months.

    “Neeraj joined the group over two decades ago. He grew up in the world of advertising and branding, and has added valuable experience in analytics and data-driven customer engagement programs. He will be a great partner to clients and our people, and drive the company to the next level,” stated Shekar Swamy.

    Sangani is an alumnus of UCLA Anderson School of Management and a keen proponent of Behavioural Economics. He has completed his professional certifications from the Institute of Data & Marketing, London, and the Rotman School of Management, Toronto. He runs www.cxmlab.com, a blog on tech, data & analytics.

    “It is an honour to lead this exciting company with a great portfolio of clients,” said Sangani. “I look forward to working closely with the group, and consolidating our leadership position in the market.”

  • Vikrant Chowdhary joins CleverTap as chief growth officer

    Vikrant Chowdhary joins CleverTap as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Global user engagement and retention platform CleverTap on Tuesday added a new dimension to its core leadership team with the appointment of Vikrant Chowdhary as chief growth officer.

    In this role, Chowdhary will lead CleverTap’s integrated go-to-market (GTM) strategy globally across all commercial and enterprise segments.

    Increasingly, business leaders with disruptive mindsets and an eagerness to evolve are imperative for companies to succeed. Chowdhary brings this forward-thinking to CleverTap through 25 years of experience and expertise leading hypergrowth teams, said the company in a statement.

    “We are thrilled to have Vikrant join us as our partner for growth as we scale our business in key global markets and sectors and steer CleverTap to become a global leader in the user retention space for mobile-first digital businesses,” said CleverTap co-founder and CEO Sunil Thomas. “For the first time, we will integrate all of our customer-facing functions — across sales, marketing, solution engineering, and partnerships — to make one CleverTap Growth team under Vikrant’s leadership.”

    Before CleverTap, Chowdhary worked with Salesforce, a CRM company, where he directed India’s finserv vertical and enterprise business units. Previously, he held country leadership roles with SAP— where he powered the growth of the BFSI and telecom business unit, which became one of the best-performing teams in the country—as well as Teradata, IBM, and select startups. 

    “CleverTap has created a unique platform to help growth managers monetize behavioral economics for their real-time digital businesses, and I am truly excited and humbled to become an integral part of the company,” said Chowdhary.  “I am also excited to draw on my experience building growth units in vertical sectors powered by high-performance teams and have the opportunity to bring this capability to CleverTap.” 

  • Xapads Media expands footprint in Indonesia, onboards Edo Fernando as country head

    Xapads Media expands footprint in Indonesia, onboards Edo Fernando as country head

    Mumbai: Homegrown programmatic ad-tech platform Xapads Media has announced the expansion of its offerings, international team, and client base in Indonesia. The company has also brought on board Edo Fernando as country head in Indonesia.

    In this role, Fernando will lead the business in Indonesia and will be responsible for the strategic growth of Xapads Media in the country. He will also be further strengthening the local team, partnerships, and innovation in the industry, said the company in a statement.

    “Edo is a result-oriented person with a strong commitment to the growth of the organisation as he has phenomenal insights about the changing landscape of the digital ad market in the region,” said Xapads Media COO Ramneek Chadha. “Xapads is opening a new chapter of its journey in the region and we see him as a natural fit for driving the company’s growth journey in the Indonesian market and taking the company’s vision forward.”

    Before joining Xapads Media, Fernando served at Appnext & Pokkt as country director. With over 15 years of experience, he has worked with many multinational advertising and ad tech companies in Indonesia and got ample opportunities to work with top global brands along with all partners including OEMs, Publisher, and MMPs.

    “I thank Xapads Media for showcasing their confidence in my abilities,” said Fernando. “With its advanced tech-based advertising solutions, I am sure we will be able to establish Xapads amongst the top ad tech companies in the country. I look forward to working and contributing to the growth of Xapads Media in Indonesia.”

    Xapads’ expansion plan comes into effect after successfully creating a footprint in the Indian digital advertising industry and establishing operational offices in the US, Russia UAE, and Singapore. “The vision with which Xapads was founded was to make this homegrown ad-tech platform a global platform, a true Indian MNC. I feel proud and grateful with this expansion, which brings us one step closer to our goal,” stated Xapads Media CEO Nitin Gupta, on the company’s business expansion.

  • Adloid appoints Amit Sharma as head of digital marketing

    Adloid appoints Amit Sharma as head of digital marketing

    Mumbai: Adloid, a deep tech company with core expertise in Augmented Reality (AR) on Monday announced the appointment of Amit Sharma as head of digital marketing. He will report directly to Adloid’s co-founder and chief revenue officer Prashant Sinha.

    In this role, Sharma will be responsible for strengthening the company’s digital operations and leading creative strategies across the region and overseas, said the statement.

    “We as a company are still at an early stage of adoption and have a lot of room for growth. Strengthening the leadership capabilities, we are happy to onboard Amit and I believe his extensive experience and domain knowledge across verticals will add tremendous value to our organisation. We look forward to extending our support in his journey,” said Prashant Sinha, welcoming Sharma on board.

    Sharma comes with a rich and vast experience of over 14 years of leading performance and portfolio marketing across a deliberate mix of verticals and service lines. While exploring various aspects of the marketing mix, he has planned and executed highly impactful campaigns across North America, Europe, and ASEAN regions. Previously, he has worked with Genpact, IBM, CSC India, and R Systems.

    Talking about his new role, Sharma said, “Augmented Reality is transforming the way customers experience products online and is quickly turning from a novelty to a necessity. Adloid with its advanced technology stack has the perfect solution for the market. I am thrilled to join the team and look forward to a long-standing association with Adloid.”