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  • SUGAR Cosmetics onboards Suchit Sikaria as chief business officer

    SUGAR Cosmetics onboards Suchit Sikaria as chief business officer

    Mumbai: Beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics has announced the appointment of Suchit Sikaria, former managing partner of Performics India, as the chief business officer to lead and handle the core direct to consumer division. With this strategic move, the brand aims to double-down on its aggressive past performance of building one of India’s fastest-growing brands in the D2C consumer space, it said in a statement.
     

    An MBA from IIM – Ahmedabad, Sikaria brings more than 14 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and business operations with stints at Performics India and Nokia India. He also brings an additional four years of start-up experience from his own entrepreneurial venture.

    SUGAR Cosmetics co-founder & CEO Vineeta Singh said, “We are excited to welcome Suchit Sikaria as the new Chief Business Officer for our D2C business at SUGAR Cosmetics and are eager to see the magic he creates for the brand. Over the past 6 months at SUGAR, we have aggressively been growing the team and recruiting the sharpest minds who can accelerate the brand’s trajectory – 120+ new team members, and we’re not done yet. Suchit’s deep expertise in scaling large-budget performance marketing campaigns for one of India’s largest digital advertising agencies will be pivotal to scaling the revenues 5x times in the next 3 years and further cementing the brand’s hold in the D2C market space.”

    Speaking on his new role, Sikaria said, “I am incredibly excited to start this new journey at SUGAR Cosmetics. I have been avidly following the journey of this brand and have been quite inspired by how quickly they have grown and become a cult-favourite among India’s gen Z and millennial women. I look forward to bringing in my experience of the industry and building the brand into a much larger D2C player; not just in the country, but even globally. I look forward to this new opportunity!”

    In addition to SUGAR’s international presence in the US & Russia markets, SUGAR has also recently forayed into the Middle Eastern market in an exclusive partnership with the Landmark group and will be retailing their products at Lifestyle Stores across UAE and other countries

  • 9X Media appoints Priyanka Sinha Jha as SVP & head of SpotboyE

    9X Media appoints Priyanka Sinha Jha as SVP & head of SpotboyE

    Mumbai: 9X Media has announced the appointment of Priyanka Sinha Jha as senior vice president & head of its subsidiary SpotboyE, an entertainment news portal. She will lead and mentor the editorial team and be responsible for the growth and monetisation of the portal, build alliances and partnerships across digital, print, and television platforms, it said in a statement.

    Priyanka, who is a senior media strategist and journalist, brings more than two decades of experience in creating and executing editorial strategy, content creation & curation, and striking alliances & partnerships across multiple platforms. Prior to joining 9X Media, she has worked in key positions in varied media ecosystems – from Screen, Hotstar, Star India, and Network18 to The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, and Magna Publications.

    Commenting on her appointment, Priyanka said, “I am extremely pleased to be a part of the young and vibrant team at 9X Media and am really looking forward to work under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Pradeep Guha, a trailblazer, and pioneer in the media and entertainment industry. SpotboyE is an extremely promising venture and it has always been ‘The’ destination for news about the entertainment industry. The pandemic has created disruption across all industries. It’s interesting the way people are now consuming and engaging with media and content. This new normal is here to stay. Hence creation and curation of innovative content to quickly adapt to this new normal is the need of the hour! I look forward to working with the talented team at SpotboyE and 9X Media taking it to higher levels of engagement and relevance.”

  • Hero MotoCorp names Ranjivjit Singh as chief marketing officer

    Hero MotoCorp names Ranjivjit Singh as chief marketing officer

    Mumbai: Hero MotoCorp has named Ranjivjit Singh as the new chief marketing officer, according to ETAuto report. He will be succeeding the current CMO Gurinder Sandhu who has tendered his resignation recently.

    Ranjivjit is the former SVP, chief marketing officer of Samsung India who had worked with the Korean consumer electronics for a little over six-year until his exit in 2020. Since then he has been running a marketing consultancy firm, his LinkedIn profile mentions.

    Ranjivjit Singh has an illustrious career of over three decades with senior-level positions at brands like Hindustan Lever, Ericsson Communications, Microsoft India, and HP India.

  • India Today Group appoints Khyati Shah as AVP marketing & alliances, TV

    India Today Group appoints Khyati Shah as AVP marketing & alliances, TV

    Mumbai: India Today Group has announced the appointment of Khyati Shah as assistant vice president – marketing and alliances, TV.  She will be based at the Noida office and report to India Today Group’s chief marketing officer Vivek Malhotra, it said in a statement.

    Khyati joins the group from Star India Network, where she was the AVP for marketing & content for Star Utsav. Her previous stints include Dainik Bhaskar Group, International Flavours & Fragrances, ICICI Prudential, Ogilvy & Mather, Grey Worldwide, Triton Communications, and Publicis.

    She brings with her more than 17 years of experience in brand management, digital marketing, content marketing, advertising, campaign management and brand solutions.

    She is a post-graduate in advertising and PR from Welingkar institute and, additionally, in digital business strategy. Khyati is a bachelor of commerce from Mumbai University.

  • Fullerton India appoints Meehiir Desai as head of marketing

    Fullerton India appoints Meehiir Desai as head of marketing

    Mumbai: Fullerton India, an investment and credit company (NBFC-ICC), on Friday announced the appointment of Meehiir Desai as its head of marketing. Desai will lead the marketing and corporate communications functions of the organization and will be reporting to Fullerton India’s chief business officer Ajay Pareek, the company said.

    Desai has over 16 years of extensive experience in brand management, media outreach (digital and offline), and corporate communications. He served in companies across different domains such Fino Payments Bank, Sony Pictures Networks, Times Global Broadcasting Company, Network 18, and HDFC Bank. He resumes his corporate journey after a brief entrepreneurial stint.

    Fullerton India’s CEO & MD Shantanu Mitra said, “On behalf of the Fullerton India family, we are proud to welcome Meehiir to the team. He brings the right blend of experience to represent our Brand to our stakeholders. We are certain that he will head the Marketing and Communications division with ease and strengthen Fullerton India’s presence across the country.”

    On his appointment, Desai said, “I am delighted to join Fullerton India and excited to head the Marketing and Communication function. I look forward to supporting in strategizing, executing and contributing to the growth of the brand and the organization’s vision and values.”

  • GroupM India appoints Karthik Shankar as head of digital trading

    GroupM India appoints Karthik Shankar as head of digital trading

    Mumbai: GroupM India, WPP’s media investment group, has announced the appointment of Karthik Shankar as head of digital trading. He will be responsible for digital trading and partnerships for the company and will report to GroupM India’s investments & pricing president Sidharth Parashar, the company said.

    Karthik comes with vast experience in building businesses using digital advertising technologies. He has worked with video technology start-ups and set up business units for programmatic & connected TV platforms.

    Sidharth Parashar said, “Karthik has a proven track record of managing tech & media partnerships, digital trading, e-commerce, and leading brand safety initiatives. We believe that Karthik would play a pivotal role, as we partner with our esteemed clients in their digital transformation journey,”

    On his new role, Karthik Shankar said, “These are exciting times for digital advertising which is witnessing hyper-growth in all spectrums including video, commerce, and data. Clients and partners seek guidance and support in navigating this complex ecosystem. This role has the right mix of understanding, access, and ability to collaborate with the ecosystem to streamline media investments. I am excited to join and be part of the GroupM family.”

  • The Hershey Company appoints Geetika Mehta as MD, India

    The Hershey Company appoints Geetika Mehta as MD, India

    Mumbai: North America-based global snacking company and chocolate maker, The Hershey Company, announced the appointment of Geetika Mehta, as managing director, India effective from 1 July. India continues to remain a key focus market for Hershey International and the organization is committed to talent development and building leadership. Geetika’s appointment will further strengthen the leadership at Hershey India, the company said in a statement.

    Geetika will be reporting to The Hershey Company India VP and AEMEA Herjit Bhalla, who was recently elevated to a global role. Herjit reports directly to Hershey International president Rohit Grover.

    In her most recent role, she served at Hindustan Unilever as general manager for its home and hygiene business. With various leadership roles in FMCG and food businesses, Geetika brings over 18 years of experience across commercial and consumer marketing.  

    Welcoming Geetika on board, Hermit Bhalla said, “The Indian market is of significant importance to us and is critical to our long-term growth plans. In our endeavor to further strengthen the leadership and drive resilient growth and execution, we are delighted to have Geetika onboard. With a proven track record of building and nurturing small businesses and leading growth for large businesses and driving profitability and turnaround, I am confident that Geetika will successfully lead the Hershey India team into the next phase of growth, scale and evolution.”

    The newly appointed MD said, “I am excited to start my new journey and be a part of the wonderful narrative at Hershey India. My central focus will be on the next phase of growth in developing a strong, multi-category play while strengthening positions across key growth segments. I look forward to script a strong growth story in India with the immensely talented team here.”

  • Kantar brings in Chris Jansen as group CEO

    MUMBAI: Data and media company Kantar has announced the appointment of Chris Jansen as group chief executive officer, effective 1 November. He is currently CEO at Cognita, a global schools group.

    Jansen joins Kantar with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the services sector, ranging from brand building to service delivery transformation, alongside a background in classic FMCG marketing, and an established track record of managing private equity-owned businesses.

    Welcoming Jansen on board, Kantar chairman Adam Crozier said, “Chris’ track record of building great companies, as well as his entrepreneurial and competitive spirit, further strengthens the leadership team we have been building over the past 18 months. Chris is a highly people-centric leader who understands the importance a strong culture plays in delivering outstanding results. As we continue on our transformation journey at Kantar and build on our recent business momentum, his leadership will be instrumental in fulfilling the ambition that we have for Kantar.”

    Jansen has previously served in various leadership roles, and board positions at both British Gas and British Airways. He led the Automobile Association (AA) to a stock market flotation in 2014.

    Kantar’s newly appointed CEO said, “Kantar is rightly regarded as a world leader in data and insights-led consultancy and has an outstanding reputation with its clients. This is a result of having outstanding people, and I am really looking forward to working very closely with the Kantar team. We have an exciting future ahead, as we continue to embrace advanced analytics and the latest technology in order to better serve our clients.”

  • Dentsu International announces Merlee Jayme as CCO-APAC

    MUMBAI: Dentsu International on Thursday announced the appointment of Merlee Jayme as the chief creative officer, Asia Pacific (APAC), with immediate effect. She will be responsible for creative excellence across dentsu’s creative and experience agencies in the region. These agencies include Isobar, dentsumcgarrybowen, and creative agencies under the house of dentsu, such as dentsu One, Dentsu Webchutney, and Taproot Dentsu.

    Jayme will report to dentsu global CEO-creative, Jean Lin and dentsu Asia Pacific CEO Ashish Bhasin. Merlee will continue as part of the core team in the global creative experience council at dentsu and sponsor of the region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) programme.

    Welcoming Merlee on board, Jean Lin said, “At dentsu, we bring together brand and experience around the organising power of an idea. Dentsu wants to be the most integrated agency network in the world, and compelling ideas and cultural insights play a pivotal role in achieving this vision. Merlee’s inclusive creative leadership, Asian roots, and global experience work brilliantly to deliver idea-led transformation in Asia Pacific – one of the most vibrant playgrounds for business creativity. We have an ambitious plan for the Asia Pacific and are thrilled to have Merlee focus on the region she calls home.”

    Jayme is one of the most awarded Asian creative leaders and entrepreneurs in the industry, who joined the group through dentsu’s acquisition of her creative agency, JaymeSyfu. She was previously dentsumcgarrybowen’s global co-president. Merlee is a passionate advocate for the power of ideas in changing the world and DEI, and recently served as Jury President for Radio & Audio at Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity 2021.
    On her new role, Jayme commented, “My global role at dentsumcgarrybowen has opened my eyes to the integrated opportunities we can create to push creativity and innovation, solving our client’s problems with all creative capabilities across dentsu. I am excited to be back in my home region, working hand-in-hand with our amazing colleagues in Asia Pacific to create great work that matters for our clients.”

    Ashish Bhasin said, “Merlee’s creative ability speaks for itself and when the opportunity arose to give her a broader remit across the region, it was a no-brainer. Her entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and innate ability to get the best out of the people she works with make her truly unique, and I am excited to see her instill further excellence across our agencies and unleash the potential of our Creative business, driving deeper connections with our clients and the consumers they’re talking with.”

  • BBDO India appoints Krishna Mani as CCO

    MUMBAI: The media and ad agency BBDO India has announced the appointment of Krishna Mani as the chief creative officer (CCO) for their Delhi office. Mani has previously worked with Dentsu and Ogilvy.  

    Krishna brings with him a rich background in advertising, having nearly two decades of brand work that involves many accolades including Cannes Lions nominations at Ogilvy Delhi, and a brief stint at Dentsu.

    Talking about Mani’s appointment, BBDO India chairman and CCO Josy Paul said, “It was love at the first chat! It was instant creative chemistry! Sometimes you just know when you’ve found the right creative partner. Thrilled to have Krishna Mani lead the creative culture and product of BBDO in Delhi. Krishna’s work is legendary, his craft is brilliant, and his focus on where advertising is going is exciting. Together we’ll hit the sweet spot where the media meets the idea. Along with our youthful and diverse talent, we believe Krishna Mani will create greater value for our clients as he pushes the industry forward.”