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  • Byju’s appoints Vineet Singh as VP, brand & creative strategy

    Byju’s appoints Vineet Singh as VP, brand & creative strategy

    Mumbai: Edtech company Byju’s on Tuesday announced the appointment of Vineet Singh as vice president, brand & creative strategy.

    In his new role, Singh will be responsible to build and enhance the brand’s value proposition across offline and online mediums to cater to a diverse array of audiences across the country, said the company in a statement.

    From market research and insight analysis to defining the brand elements and tone, he will be in charge of creatively increasing brand awareness and strengthening the company’s positioning for market growth and oversee the brand’s creative philosophy, conceptualise and execute powerful narratives for the company, it added.

    “Vineet is a proven and a brilliant creative strategist and we are delighted to have him on board. We are looking forward to his creative and integrated campaigns that will help us establish a deeper connection with our consumers,” said Byju’s, chief people officer, Pravin Prakash.

    Singh commands over 15 years of industry experience. In his most recent role, he was WeWork India group chief marketing officer of Embassy Group. Previously, during his stint at Digitas, he played an instrumental role in shaping marketing and digital strategies for brands like Nestle, JK Tyres, Make my trip, etc. At Google India, he led the media and platform sales for emerging business groups and government agencies. 
    Having worked with clients from various verticals including education, e-commerce, travel, auto, and government, he also had the opportunity to work on automation-related projects and developed expertise in display advertising in the Indian market.

    Talking about his new role, Singh said, “I am excited to begin my journey with a brand and team which is passionate about bringing about a change in the lives of millions of students. Byju’s strategic growth and expansion plans have made the brand a household name across the globe and I am looking forward to bringing in my creative ideas to enhance and deliver the best learning experience.”

  • ZEE5’s Rajeev Dhal joins Aqilliz as global CBO

    ZEE5’s Rajeev Dhal joins Aqilliz as global CBO

    Mumbai: Singapore-based data collaboration platform provider Aqilliz has brought on board ZEE5 India’s chief revenue officer (CRO) Rajeev Dhal as global chief business officer (CBO). Dhal had moved on from ZEE5 in June and joined Aqilliz from 1 September. He will work closely with Aqilliz founder and CEO Gowthaman Ragothaman.

    At Aqilliz, his key responsibilities will be expanding the company’s operations and establishing new partnerships across the global footprint, said the company in a statement. Currently, the company operates in SE Asia, India, and Middle East with plans to expand across Europe and the US by next year, it added.

    Speaking about his new role, Dhal said, “When a service is free, that’s when you know you’re the product: The adage still stands today, reflective of the current status quo when it comes to user privacy across an increasingly digitised landscape. Yet, regulatory bodies are now looking to hold companies accountable and awareness is rising among users and brands alike. What we are seeing is the perfect recipe for disruption across the adtech and martech ecosystem and Aqilliz is here to address these challenges for the better. I couldn’t be happier to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the industry.”

    “With its emphasis on cutting-edge technologies that place ethical use of data at the heart of its offering, Aqilliz is in a unique position and will soon become an extremely critical piece of the Web 3.0 value chain. I am extremely excited to be a part of this movement and looking forward to writing history with such an awesome and talented team,” he added.

    Previously, Dhal was the CRO for SHAREit where he has established a peer-to-peer app install business from a scratch across APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to SHAREit he was heading the revenue function at Dailyhunt and was instrumental in evangelising the Indic advertising demand across leading brands and agencies. An alumnus of MICA, Ahmedabad, he has worked across advertising & media companies of WPP for a decade.

  • KFin Technologies appoints Kiran Aidhi as chief people officer

    KFin Technologies appoints Kiran Aidhi as chief people officer

    Mumbai: KFin Technologies has announced the appointment of Kiran Aidhi as chief people officer (CPO), effective September. As the CPO, she will look at all human resources and talent management aspects of KFin, said the company.

    Aidhi comes with a proven track record of 25 years of working in a complex high-tech environment where she has led the human resources strategy and execution. In the past she has been associated with firms like Accenture, Convergys, Hutchison 3 Global Services (now known as Tech Mahindra Business Services), Ugam Solutions. She has wide experience in IT/IT-enabled services, business process outsourcing, and knowledge process outsourcing.

    Commenting on the appointment, KFin Technologies, director & CEO, Sreekanth Nadella said, “With 25 years of experience of leading talent strategy at technology firms, Kiran has the right expertise to help KFin adopt and integrate the best-in-class human resources practices. Her experience is the correct fit for a firm like ours which is looking to expand and offer its innovative technology models.”

    Aidhi graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University and later completed post-graduate diploma in management, specialising in HR and marketing from the Indian Institute of Planning and Management, New Delhi.

    Commenting on starting a new journey, she said, “KFin has fast-paced growth plans and I look forward to supporting the growth through the company’s human resource strategy, which focuses on the comprehensive culture of learning, growth, innovation, and wellness.”

  • Wadhwani Foundation names Sanjay Shah as COO, India & SE Asia

    Wadhwani Foundation names Sanjay Shah as COO, India & SE Asia

    Mumbai: Wadhwani Foundation has announced the appointment of Sanjay Shah as chief operating officer (COO) for India and SE Asia.

    Shah has over three decades of experience in founding and steering software product companies to the global market. His last stint was with iManage as managing director for Asia responsible for business development of its solutions in Asia. He founded Zapty, Instavans Logistics, Skelta, Everest Software and Accel Computers, some of which were successfully acquired.

    With MS in computer science from Virginia Tech and a B Tech in aeronautical engineering from IIT, Bombay, Shah sits on the board of Sasken Technologies and Instavans Logistics as independent director, and on the advisory board of Avo Automation.

    “My experience in building multiple technology startups, working with entrepreneurs and helping businesses to scale using technology has inspired me to embrace the mission of Wadhwani Foundation,” said Shah on his new role.

    Wadhwani Foundation was founded in 2003 by Dr Romesh Wadhwani, with the primary mission of accelerating job creation in India and other emerging economies through large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling. It operates in 20 countries.

  • Megha Kapoor named Vogue India’s head of editorial content

    Megha Kapoor named Vogue India’s head of editorial content

    Mumbai: Condé Nast has named Megha Kapoor as head of editorial content, Vogue India.

    In her new role, Kapoor will oversee Vogue India’s editorial operations, strategy and vision, working closely with Vogue’s editorial leadership to develop the best journalism and storytelling both globally and locally. She will lead Vogue India’s editorial team to ensure that Vogue’s core values are represented in all content and across all platforms, said the statement.

    Kapoor began her career as a fashion assistant at Vogue Australia. She founded and was the editor and creative director of Inprint magazine, and before that, fashion editor at Oyster Magazine. She currently resides in Sydney but will be moving to India in the coming months.

    “Megha’s experience as an editor, stylist and creative director has equipped her with a unique ability to anticipate where the industry is headed,” said Vogue – global editorial director and Condé Nast – chief content officer, Anna Wintour. “We are excited to welcome her back to Vogue after she started her fashion career at Vogue Australia, and I look forward to seeing Vogue India continues to reach new audiences under her leadership.”

    “A connoisseur across the world of luxury, fashion and digital media, Megha is an outstanding editorial talent. She’s bright, savvy and the perfect fit to lead our incredible team and we’re so thrilled to welcome her creative excellence to India,” added Vogue APAC, director, Leslie Sun.

    Based in India, Kapoor will work closely with Wintour and Sun, as well as Vogue senior leadership to contribute Indian stories, talent, and strategic ideas to all global editorial projects. 

    “I am thrilled to be joining the Vogue family as content lead for Vogue India and am very excited to champion the diverse and layered beauty of the entire Indian subcontinent and its extensive diaspora,” stated Megha Kapoor.

  • Newgen Software elevates Virender Jeet to CEO

    Newgen Software elevates Virender Jeet to CEO

    Newgen Software, a global provider of digital transformation platform, has elevated its senior VP- sales, marketing, & products, Virender Jeet to the position of chief executive officer (CEO). The company has also announced the promotion of senior VP- business management, Tarun Nandwani as chief operating officer (COO). The changes have been effective from 1 September.

    “Jeet and Nandwani have been integral to the Newgen growth story and have left no stone unturned in bringing us to an enviable position in the industry,” said Newgen Software, chairman & MD, Diwakar Nigam. “With their experience and able leadership, we look forward to achieving newer heights.”

    Jeet has been with Newgen since its inception in 1992. He has been closely associated with the complete lifecycle of product development, sales & marketing, patents, and various other strategic functions at Newgen, thereby significantly contributing to the business growth in the last 29+ years.

    “With low code- and cloud-based digital transformation taking center stage, we, with our recently unveiled NewgenONE platform, are well-positioned to help enterprises across industries accelerate their digital initiatives and achieve their business goals,” said Jeet. “I look forward to working closely with our SI and consulting partners, and establishing Newgen as the world’s leading platform company.”

    Nandwani has been with Newgen for over 27 years and has been successfully spearheading customer relationship management, commercial activities, new solution, and application development. He has been instrumental in driving business from the install base.

    “Industry analysts have consistently recognised us for our technology and innovation. With digital becoming a priority for every enterprise, we are poised for even greater success,” said Nandwani.

  • Partha Sinha takes charge as The Advertising Club president

    Partha Sinha takes charge as The Advertising Club president

    Mumbai: Advertising, marketing, and media industry’s apex body – The Advertising Club on Friday announced the managing committee for the current fiscal (FY 2021-2022) at its 67th annual general meeting (AGM). Partha Sinha, president – Response Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd, has been elected to lead the body.    

    The office-bearers of The Advertising Club for 2021-22 are Rana Barua (vice president), Shashi Sinha (secretary), Mitrajit Bhattacharya (joint secretary), Dr Bhaskar Das (treasurer). All the members were elected unopposed.  

    Partho Dasgupta will continue as a member of the managing committee as the immediate past president for the ensuing year, said the organisation in a statement.

    The list of managing committee members includes the industry leaders like Punitha Arumugam, Vikram Sakhuja, Ajay Kakar, Debabrata Mukherjee, Rahul Johri, Aditya Swamy, and Pradeep Dwivedi. “The members will play a decisive role in driving synergies and ensuring the success of all The Advertising Club initiatives,” said a statement.

    In addition, the list co-opted industry professionals such as Raj Nayak, Sonia Huria, and Sidharth Rao.

    The leaders who will continue to bring value to The Advertising Club through their expertise and deep understanding of the respective industry segments are Avinash Pant, Kartik Sharma, Ajay Chandwani, Sapangeet Rajwant, Namrata Tata, Rathi Gangappa, Sabbas Joseph, Sanjay Adesara, Vikas Khanchandani, Malcolm Raphael.

    “It’s an honour to be able to serve as the president of The Advertising Club. We have a very powerful management team this year and we want to do some meaningful engagement with the advertising, media, and marketing community,” said Sinha on his appointment. “The last 16 months have been really difficult for the fraternity and we would like to ensure that we work closely with everyone to get some of the mojo back. Our primary focus will remain excellence. We will celebrate excellence, train people to create excellence, and create forums where people can exchange thoughts and ideas around excellence,” he added

  • Koo onboards Phaneesh Gururaj as president, technology

    Koo onboards Phaneesh Gururaj as president, technology

    Mumbai: Homegrown microblogging platform Koo on Friday brought onboard Phaneesh Gururaj as president- technology to lead the engineering and innovation team at the company. He has moved from redBus as leader of the engineering and product teams.

    Along with Gururaj, the technology team at Koo will consist of Google – VP of engineering, Badri Narayan; GoJek – VP & head of mobile division, Pavan Kunchapu; Walmart Labs – engineering leader & head of data platforms, Vivek Yadav. This newly appointed team will be tasked to further accentuate the engineering capabilities and ensure that the technology at Koo is prepared to manage the next level of scale.

    “In order to give shape and direction to creating a robust technology platform, Koo has put together a best-in-class engineering team that will work closely with Gururaj in India,” said the company in a statement.

    “Koo is the first social media platform that is being built from scratch in India. With the number of languages and features, Koo will eventually offer a robust technology team that will be the backbone of this effort,” said Koo, co-founder & CEO, Aprameya Radhakrishna. “With tremendous experience in building and managing platforms, Phaneesh and team have the credentials to support the growth expected at Koo.”

    At the end of August 2021, Koo achieved one crore downloads in just 16 months of going live. Koo is currently available in eight languages and has several pioneering technology features, said the company.

  • FNP Media appoints Girish Johar as COO

    FNP Media appoints Girish Johar as COO

    Mumbai: Ferns N Petals-housed content production company FNP Media on Friday announced the appointment of Girish Johar as chief operating officer (COO). Johar is a film trade & business analyst, film maven & promising producer.

    In a bid to expand its footprint in the media & entertainment industry, FNP Media said it plans to create content in all formats like short films, ad films, web series, and film originals for OTT & theatricals.

    “Johar will be directly responsible for overseeing the operations, content creation, marketing & business exploitation of all avenues for the company,” it added.

    With an overall experience of over two decades in the film industry, Johar brings with him a deeper understanding of cinema, right from its creation to its appreciation amongst the audiences, across all formats. In his new role, Girish will be responsible for fueling the growth of FNP Media.

    In his previous assignments, Johar has worked with media companies like PVR, Sony, UTV Disney, Balaji, Zee Entertainment to name a few. His professional, multi-tasking & focused approach has won him many laurels & special recognitions.

    Welcoming Johar on board, Ferns N Petals & FNP Media, MD & Founder, Vikaas Gutgutia said, “His rich experience and expertise in cinema will be a great asset to the FNP group and will help in scaling business and growth of FNP Media. We are looking at building a plethora of content library in the next three-four years with an overall investment of Rs 100 crore plus. Ferns N Petals through FNP Media is determined to identify people who demonstrate amazing talent and help them foray that into a long-term career.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Johar said, “I am elated to be a part of Ferns N Petals family. It is a reputed and momentous group to grow with and I am looking forward to taking hold of my role and build a long-term association with FNP Media. Making this an established media entity not only within the fraternity but amongst our ever-growing audiences, across platforms and differentiated formats.”

    FNP Media, general manager, Ahmad Faraz said, “It is indeed a pleasure welcoming Girish Johar to our growing team, I am looking forward to working with him and establish FNP Media as one of the top players of content in the next few years. With his experience and knowledge of the industry, I am sure we will be able to produce good quality content.”

    FNP Media has two verticals, Live By FNP Media and Films By FNP Media. The content in the form of short films, web series, storytelling is hosted on YouTube channels of the respective verticals that showcase performing arts, films & shows, etc. 

  • Yogesh Nehra named upGrad president, technology

    Yogesh Nehra named upGrad president, technology

    Mumbai: Higher ed-tech company upGrad has appointed Yogesh Nehra as president – technology to spearhead development for the tech infrastructure and make the online learning experience more immersive for its learners globally.

    In his new role at upGrad, Nehra will oversee high-performing engineering teams and driving digital transformation initiatives like product conceptualisation, and application architecture, which can further continue to add-on to the platform’s capabilities for a smoother consumer experience.  

    He brings with him over 15 years of experience in scaling and building high-performance teams, building ground-up software products, and aligning them with business growth to meet scale across the start-up ecosystem. He has co-founded and built ShopG as a social commerce product for Indian users. Before ShopG, Nehra was part of many unicorn’s journeys that include start-ups like Rivigo, Ola, Inmobi, and Wittyparrot among others.

    “We are thrilled to have Yogesh join the upGrad family at such an important juncture. As we are witnessing exponential growth in our user base, the existing infrastructure needs incremental re-engineering to embrace newer technologies that can be integrated into our existing processes to deliver a superior learning experience,” said upGrad, co-founder & MD, Mayank Kumar. “I am confident that his proven expertise in the domain will lead the company to the next level and support the ever-accelerating growth trajectory of the business.”

    “I am excited to join upGrad and contribute towards the vision of powering career success for every member of the global workforce as their trusted lifelong learning partner & driving meaningful career outcomes,” said Nehra. “I look forward to working with this dynamic team and using my expertise in building a product roadmap and infrastructure that will play a significant role in the company’s expansion journey in the coming years.”