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  • LS Digital reshuffles deck with three CXO elevations to power global growth and strategy

    LS Digital reshuffles deck with three CXO elevations to power global growth and strategy

    MUMBAI: LS Digital has pressed the accelerator on leadership transformation. The integrated digital business transformation (DBT) company has elevated three of its senior leaders—Anuraj Gupta as chief growth officer for India and MEA, Shantanu Bhattacharyya as chief client officer – media, and Sudhindra CN as chief strategy officer.

    The move underscores LS Digital’s global ambitions, with the trio now steering growth, client success, and strategic direction across India, MEA, the UK, and the US.

    “The elevation of Anuraj, Shantanu & Sudhindra marks a significant step forward in our mission to build a future-ready organisation”, said LS Digital group chief business officer & CEO – media Rupak Ved. “Their strategic foresight and commitment to client success will play a key role in accelerating our growth”.

    Gupta will now lead strategic growth initiatives, with a sharp focus on revenue expansion and client acquisition across India and MEA. “I’m excited to take on this expanded responsibility at a time when brands are seeking integrated solutions that tie marketing performance to business outcomes”, Gupta said.

    Bhattacharyya steps in to lead LS Digital’s media client portfolio, orchestrating seamless delivery across media, creative, data, tech, and CX. “Today, client success hinges on clarity, collaboration, and a deep understanding of evolving business needs”, Bhattacharyya noted.

    As CSO, Sudhindra will focus on crafting centralised strategy frameworks that fuse AI, data, and human creativity for scalable business impact. “In a digital-first world, strategy must evolve to become both dynamic and deeply integrated across the customer lifecycle”, he said.

    LS Digital continues to push the boundaries of digital transformation with a team that now reflects sharper intent and deeper global alignment.

     

  • The Sleep Co names Nirav Lalan as chief growth officer

    The Sleep Co names Nirav Lalan as chief growth officer

    MUMBAI: The Sleep Co is waking up to a fresh wave of leadership as it promotes Nirav Lalan to chief growth officer (CGO), recognising his stellar role in propelling the brand to 20x growth in just under three years.

    Nirav, who joined the company in 2022, has been the brain behind its meteoric rise, cracking new growth channels and redefining comfort-tech. “Nirav has been a driving force behind our expansion,” said The Sleep Co co-founder Priyanka Salot. “His sharp strategies and knack for consumer insight have helped us scale faster than ever.”

    Taking on his new role, Nirav Lalan shared his excitement: “It’s a privilege to be part of this extraordinary journey. I look forward to pushing the boundaries even further.”

    The move is part of The Sleep Company’s strategy to fortify its leadership bench and set the stage for sustainable, long-term growth.

  • Triotree Technologies welcomes Rajesh Gupta as chief growth officer

    Triotree Technologies welcomes Rajesh Gupta as chief growth officer

    MUMBAI : Triotree Technologies has appointed Rajesh Gupta as its chief growth officer. With over 22 years of expertise in digital health, hospital operations, and IT strategy, Gupta is set to play a key role in expanding the company’s footprint both in India and internationally.

    Triotree Technologies is a pioneer in digital healthcare transformation, offering state-of-the-art solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and patient care. With a deep understanding of hospital IT systems, strategy consulting, and large-scale healthcare projects, Gupta will lead the company’s growth initiatives and market expansion.

    Triotree Technologies founder & CEO Surjeet Thakur highlighted the significance of this appointment stating, “With our recent expansion into Bahrain and plans to extend across the GCC region, Gupta’s expertise will be invaluable in driving our global strategy and fostering impactful partnerships.”

    Adding to this, Triotree Technologies co-founder & client executive Akanksha Rajeev remarked, “Gupta’s return is a momentous step for us. His strategic insight and vast experience in healthcare IT will accelerate our innovation and strengthen our market leadership.”

    Gupta has a distinguished career in healthcare IT, having LED digital health implementations in over 25 hospitals across India and the middle east. His achievements include spearheading the largest multi-location HIS integration at Medanta Group of Hospitals and leading IT and operations at Taiba Hospital, Kuwait.

    Expressing his excitement, Gupta said, “Being a founding member of Triotree in 2012, I have always been committed to its mission of transforming healthcare through technology. Returning after a decade feels like coming home, and I look forward to driving its growth and innovation forward.”  

  • Pepperfry names Shubbam Sharrma as new chief growth officer

    Pepperfry names Shubbam Sharrma as new chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Pepperfry, India’s e-commerce furniture and home decor platform, has appointed Shubbam Sharrma as chief growth officer, marking a significant step in the brand’s journey to redefine growth. With over 17 years of expertise across retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel ventures, Sharrma is set to lead Pepperfry’s strategic expansion, focus on customer acquisition, and boost operational efficiency.

    In his role as CGO, Sharrma will expand Pepperfry’s presence in the home categories, launch new product segments, and elevate B2B growth through initiatives like the multi-tiered channel partner program and partnerships with Horeca and corporate clients. His proven track record in driving transformative growth makes him a valuable addition to Pepperfry’s leadership team.

    Welcoming Sharrma aboard, Pepperfry co-founder & CEO, Ashish Shah said, “We are delighted to welcome Shubbam to the Pepperfry family. His extensive experience in driving growth in retail, coupled with his deep understanding of the consumer landscape, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead our next phase of expansion. We are confident that Shubbam’s vision and expertise will be instrumental in solidifying Pepperfry’s position as the undisputed leader in the furniture, mattress and home décor market.”

    Expressing his excitement, Sharrma said, “I’m thrilled to be part of Pepperfry during this exciting phase of its growth journey. For anyone looking to buy furniture, Pepperfry has become the go-to destination. Our aim would be to further enhance this segment with tech-driven innovation and omnichannel integration to complete more and more customer journeys and make the business funnel more efficient. By fostering content and community engagement, we will democratize access for D2C entrepreneurs, helping to bring the best curated collections to our customers”.

    Sharrma added, “Our vision is to blend new-age and legacy brands, creating a one-stop destination for all things home—truly the best of both worlds. Furthermore, we see immense potential in the B2B segment, particularly in building a curated platform for architects and interior designers to meet their discerning clients’ needs. As any B2B client setting up a workspace requires extensive furniture and decor, we are committed to developing efficient channels to serve this segment effectively. Together, we will set new benchmarks for customer-centricity, operational excellence and innovation.”

    Prior to Pepperfry, Sharrma was chief business officer at ImpactGuru, where he drove multi-city growth and optimised operations, marketing, and HR processes. He played a pivotal role in CarDekho’s success in the used car retail space and has consulting experience with KSA Technopak and RedSeer, advising on digital transformation and growth strategies.

  • TradeSmart – arm of VNS Finance appoints Rohit Onkar as Chief Growth Officer

    TradeSmart – arm of VNS Finance appoints Rohit Onkar as Chief Growth Officer

    MUMBAI: TradeSmart discount broking space announced the appointment of Rohit Onkar as its Chief Growth Officer. With over a decade of trailblasing experience in digital business landscapes, Rohit brings a drive for transformative growth strategies.

    Rohit is a luminary in the realm of digital marketing, boasting more than 12 years dedicated to architecting and nurturing digital enterprises. His illustrious career showcases crafting growth engines that propel customer acquisition and pioneering retention strategies that optimise customer lifetime value.

    “As a seasoned Digital First marketing leader, I’ve always seen growth as more than numbers; it’s about sustainable innovation,” Rohit emphasises. He is renowned for driving businesses from steady ground to exponential growth, having orchestrated impressive transitions from 1X to 10X in his previous endeavours. At TradeSmart, his visionary goal is to elevate the company from its current thriving 10X status to an extraordinary 100X growth trajectory.

    Prior to TradeSmart, Rohit wielded his strategic acumen to businesses, transforming small enterprises into profitable powerhouses. “My philosophy is clear: Growth should be profitable and sustainable,” Rohit affirms. His leadership ethos revolves around crafting innovative solutions to acquire and retain customers, anchored in a profound understanding of the dynamic digital marketing landscape.

    Prior to taking up this role, Rohit set up the digital marketing centre of excellence at Loylty Rewardz, India’s loyalty management company which is now a part of the BillDesk Group. He also led the brand launch of Rupay Cards and UPI during his association with NPCI.

    Rohit’s passion for steering business growth through digital channels. He is not just a leader; also an active investor and advisor, channelling his expertise to catalyse revenue multiplication across various companies.

    “I’m honoured to spearhead TradeSmart’s monumental growth journey,” Rohit expresses. “Together, we’ll transcend boundaries, driving innovation, and setting new benchmarks in the digital marketplace.”

    Rohit Onkar, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to TradeSmart. His strategic vision and commitment to sustainable growth make him an invaluable asset. TradeSmart is a venture of the larger organisation, VNS finance and embodies the same principles of trust and transparency within itself.

    Established in 1994, VNS is one of the stock, commodities and currency broking companies in India.

  • Locus onboards Mehul Kapadia as chief growth officer

    Locus onboards Mehul Kapadia as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Technology company Locus on Wednesday announced the appointment of Mehul Kapadia as its new chief growth officer. His leadership will be instrumental in further scaling the business, including through continued enterprise customer acquisition, strategic expansion into key verticals and markets, and the cultivation of long-lasting partnerships that bring incomparable value to Locus and existing clients.

    Mehul’s appointment comes at a milestone marker for Locus, as the company celebrates its seven-year anniversary as a leader in Last-Mile excellence.  

    Kapadia brings onboard an experience of over 20 years within enterprise technology, sales, marketing, product management, and operations. Prior to joining Locus, he served as global head of marketing for Vodafone’s Large Enterprise & Public Sector, as chief operating officer and board advisor for Motorsport Network, and as SVP of global marketing for Tata Communications.

    Speaking on the appointment, Kapadia said, “Considering that e-commerce sales are expected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025, and the pressures to meet ever-evolving and high-stakes consumer demands have reached critical levels – there is a global need for solutions that streamline and optimise strategies and effectively contribute to the bottom line for enterprises.”

    “Locus is making this a reality by using the power of AI to transform Last-Mile operations into growth centres and it’s paving the way towards a more sustainable future as a result. I look forward to working alongside an incredible team that is just as passionate about driving positive change in this world as I am, and with innovation at the centre of its DNA,” he added.

    Locus founder and CEO Nishith Rastogi commented, “We’re thrilled to have Mehul on board with us and inject the bold, audacious goals and razor-sharp focus that have guided his successes to date. The company is at an exciting and pivotal stage, and Mehul’s invaluable expertise will help cement Locus’ market position, reinforce our brand awareness, and further bolster our marketing and sales enablement functions to scale our brand alongside our growing customers.”

  • Ruchi Mathur named as CGO at Mindshare India

    Ruchi Mathur named as CGO at Mindshare India

    Mumbai: Mindshare, the flagship agency from GroupM on Wednesday announced the elevation of Ruchi Mathur as chief growth officer (CGO) for India, with immediate effect. She will be based out of Gurugram and report to Mindshare South Asia CEO Amin Lakhani.

    Mathur, who was previously head of client leadership at Mindshare North & East, will now be responsible for expanding growth metrics for Mindshare through new business development and unlocking growth opportunities within existing businesses, said the agency in a statement.

    “Along with Mindshare, she will closely work with the GroupM leadership to scale in partnerships, capability offering, and drive Mindshare’s good growth agenda,” the agency further added. 

    “Ruchi is a passionate leader and has a proven record of driving excellent business results within the Mindshare group, in the North and East especially. She is instrumental in boosting operational efficiency for helping our clients achieve their objectives,” commented Amin Lakhani. “With more than two decades of media expertise, Ruchi brings in a unique set of perspectives and skills that will help hone our strategic direction and grow our organisation. I am looking forward to her continued contribution within the system and am confident that with her expertise, we will continue leading towards client delight.”

    Speaking on her role, Mathur said, “At Mindshare, our aim is to continuously focus on strong and sustainable ‘Good Growth,’ while creating an impact for our brands, consumers, and the society at large. I would like to thank team Mindshare for believing in me and look forward to this opportunity to continue transforming our client businesses.”

  • Hero MotoCorp onboards Reema Jain as chief information & digital officer

    Hero MotoCorp onboards Reema Jain as chief information & digital officer

    Mumbai: Hero MotoCorp has announced the onboarding of Reema Jain as chief information and digital officer to lead the technology driven business transformation. She will report to Hero MotoCorp chairman and CEO Dr Pawan Munjal, the company said.

    In this role, Jain will strengthen the company’s initiatives such as IT-related infrastructure, strategic planning, aligning digital strategies including usage of new-age technologies, said the company in a statement.

    Jain has nearly two decades of world-class technology and leadership experience and most recently served as chief digital officer at Vodafone India. Prior to that, she was associated with global corporations such as Unilever and GE in leadership roles, where she was responsible for building agile, robust, scalable and resilient technology platforms, processes, and IT solutions.

    “In the relentless pursuit of our vision – ‘Be the Future of Mobility,’ we have been embracing new technologies to bring greater agility into our working practices,” said Hero MotoCorp chief operating officer and chief human resources officer Mike Clarke. “As we are in the midst of a transformation, this newly created position marks an important milestone in our digital journey. Reema’s addition to the team will help us lead the digital acceleration and leverage technology to augment our innovation ecosystem together with our customers and partners.”

  • Plix brings in Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer

    Plix brings in Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Plant-based nutrition brand Plix has announced the onboarding of Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer. 

    In this role, Sriram will spearhead growth, drive the go-to-market strategy for new product lines, extension into new categories, and expansion into international markets. 

    “It is great to have Sriram on board as the chief growth officer of Plix. Her expertise in the development of business strategy, consumer-centric brand building & brand development, and revenue initiatives is going to help us drive forward the vision for Plix in the years ahead,” said Plix co-founder Akash Zaveri. “At Plix, our vision is to bring clean, plant-based food to every table, launch innovative products as well as enter new markets in the times to come. This and the fact that Sriram believes in the same tenets that Plix does as a brand will enable us to achieve and exceed the goals for the times ahead with her on board.”

    Sriram was last associated with Zee Network, where she was held the post of marketing head.

    “I derive immense satisfaction from helping new age consumer brands grow their base exponentially and expand into high potential markets, address consumer demand through a pioneering product portfolio and engage the consumers deeply with a holistic communication approach,” Sriram said on her new role. “Plix is ushering in a Plant-based revolution by enabling consumers to transition to a healthy, green, clean lifestyle. There is a great need for such sustainable, green and healthy nutrition products all over the world today. Environmental sustainability, access to clean nutrition, and good healthcare are causes close to my heart.”

  • Rajendra Gupta joins Rediffusion as chief growth officer

    Rajendra Gupta joins Rediffusion as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Rediffusion has announced the appointment of Rajendra Gupta as chief growth officer, based at its corporate office here.

    An engineer from BHU-IT and an MBA from FMS Delhi, Gupta has been in advertising, industrial solutioning and telecom for well over 35 years. This will be his second stint at Rediffusion. He earlier worked at Rediffusion Delhi and Mumbai from 1994 to 2002. “Rediffusion is my home. I have had some of my biggest professional successes and victories here. I hope that track record remains intact and unblemished in this innings too,” said Gupta.

    Gupta will be a group resource with growth and business development responsibilities across Rediffusion, Everest, Rediffusion Healthcare, Rediffusion Direct (recently rechristened Rediffusion FutureTech), Rediffusion SmartMedia, Mogae Media and the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB), said the agency in a statement.

    Gupta had worked at Dunlop and Wipro before joining Rediffusion in the mid-’90s. He was seconded to Bharti twice by Rediffusion – first to Airtel Delhi and then to Bharti Madhya Pradesh to work as an expert implant in then growing, new company. He has also worked in telecom with Reliance for over a decade.

    In his earlier tenure at Rediffusion, Gupta was instrumental in bringing the coveted Bharti group business to the agency. He was part of the team that launched Airtel in 1995. During his previous stint, Rajendra led successful pitches to bring in Casio, Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Atlas cycles, Singer sewing machines, BPL, and many more accounts to the agency, said the statement.

    “Rajendra is special. He is also Rediffusion’s lucky mascot for new business and new horizons. He combines the aggressiveness of a good salesman with a very good understanding of technology. And over the years he has become excellent advertising professional. Such a combination of virtues and talent is rare,” stated Rediffusion managing director Sandeep Goyal.