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  • Zeno appoints Ketan Pote as national practice lead- technology & reputation

    Zeno appoints Ketan Pote as national practice lead- technology & reputation

    Mumbai: Global integrated communications agency Zeno India announced the appointment of Ketan Pote in dual roles as head of the Mumbai office and the national practice lead- technology and reputation. This appointment is intended to spearhead the growth of the company’s Mumbai operations and to establish a strong technology and reputation practice in India.

    With more than 18 years of deep experience in tech and reputation comms, Pote will play a pivotal role in expanding its technology practice in the booming digital transformation wave, helping clients manage their reputation in the dynamic, always-on, conversation environment. Based in Mumbai, Pote reports to Zeno India managing director Rekha Rao.

    “Zeno is truly a new-age agency, converting data into compelling, platform-agnostic strategies and ideas. I am excited about the prospect of continuously learning new ways of delivering impactful communications to our clients while rounding these up with my nearly two decades of experience, and of course the fearless philosophy,” said Ketan Pote.

    Pote has handled the communications mandates of leading global technology & B2B corporate brands including AWS, Infosys, Oracle, Veeam, CA Technologies, McAfee, A10 Networks, manufacturing companies like SKF, Kirloskar Motors, Parag Foods, and corporates like Sony Sports, Skechers etc. He also led the India corporate communications division for NASDAQ-listed Lionbridge Technologies.

    “Ketan’s experience adds strength to the Mumbai office while also expanding our expertise in the B2B and enterprise technology space. His deep understanding of the business, clients and industry communication trends, makes him a great asset, both for the agency as well as our clients,” said Zeno Group India MD Rekha Rao.

  • Twin Health expands into India, onboards Prabh Singh as CEO

    Twin Health expands into India, onboards Prabh Singh as CEO

    Mumbai: Twin Health has announced the appointment of Prabh Singh as the CEO for its India operations. The health tech firm had recently raised $155 million series C funding to scale its presence in India and the United States.

    Singh is currently associated with Disney+ Hotstar as EVP and head of subscriptions and he will take over his new position at Twin Health in January 2022.

    At Twin Health, Singh will head the India operations for strategy, marketing, regulatory, public policy, go-to-market, product, and technology divisions. He will be responsible for scaling the health company in India as the country has the second-highest number of lifestyle-related diseases in the world after China, said the statement.

    Prabh Simran Singh moves on from Disney+ Hotstar

    “I am delighted to have the opportunity to transform the quality of life for millions in India through the revolutionary technology invented by Twin Health,” said Prabh Singh. “Twin Health’s consumer-centric technology will be a game-changer in reimagining and redefining healthcare in India. I look forward to partnering with Twin Health’s missionary founder – Jahangir, who wants to make a huge and positive impact on the World.”

    Singh has two decades of consumer and technology experience across India and Asia. He has worked at Hindustan Unilever, Google, and most recently with Hotstar. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow and College of Business Studies, University of Delhi.  

    “Prabh is a tremendous leader and has demonstrated expertise in strategically growing strong businesses. His track record, experience, and excitement about joining our team makes him an ideal leader for India as we continue to grow the business, transform healthcare and impact lives,” stated Twin Health founder and CEO Jahangir Mohammed.

  • HiveMinds expands in Delhi-NCR, appoints Mohit Grover to lead business

    HiveMinds expands in Delhi-NCR, appoints Mohit Grover to lead business

    Mumbai: Hiveminds Innovative Market Solutions, a division of Madison World has opened a new office in Gurugram, announcing a formal expansion in Delhi-NCR. To head its north branch, Hiveminds has appointed Mohit Grover, a business leader who has led key P&L roles in digital first businesses.

    The Bengaluru based full-service digital marketing company has a team of 200 people spread across Bangalore, Mumbai and NCR.

    Grover has worked in insurance and travel companies like redBus, Goibibo, and Make My Trip, and then followed it up with his entrepreneurial venture Neemrana Naturals, a startup connecting farmers to consumers to provide organic produce.

    Commenting on the new appointment, Madison World chairman Sam Balsara said, “With offices opening up gradually, the demand for on-site teams is also coming back. With Mohit at the helm, we’re now poised to expand our presence in North India to attract new clients and service the existing clients better.”

    “As digital transformation takes focus for all businesses, I am delighted to bring in a leader with high ownership & entrepreneurial spirit as our Delhi branch head to ride this wave. With the growing client roster, we feel that a senior team based in the region will be better placed to engage at the strategic level and contribute to overall growth for our clients,” stated HiveMinds founder and CEO Jyothirmayee JT.

    “I am excited to be leading the north India growth for HiveMinds,” said Mohit Grover on his new role. “I feel after building businesses in a highly competitive travel industry for over a decade, this will be a great next phase of my career. I look forward to assembling a formidable team and delivering value to our clients in the region.”

  • 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.