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  • HDFC securities appoints Puneeth Bekal as CMO

    HDFC securities appoints Puneeth Bekal as CMO

    Mumbai: Leading investment services provider HDFC securities has announced the appointment of Puneeth Bekal for the position of chief marketing officer (CMO) and executive vice president. Bekal will be heading the marketing department, and HDFC Sky – their flat pricing equity broking app launched in September 2023.

    Puneeth has over 19 years of experience in brands and marketing, with key expertise in brand strategy, marketing strategy, and digital marketing across industries and verticals. He was recently awarded as the 100 Most Influential Marketers by Business World and authored the prestigious Business World Marketing White Book. Before joining HSL, Puneeth worked for organizations including Mastercard, Godrej Group, Lodha Group, and Ceat Tyres. He holds a marketing degree from IIM-Calcutta. In his career spanning nearly two decades, he has worked in over 42 cities across India and 7 countries, giving him a deep understanding of India’s diverse culture and sense of global interconnectedness.

    Speaking on his appointment, HDFC securities chief marketing officer and executive vice president Puneeth Bekal said, “I am thrilled to embark on this journey with HDFC Securities, driving towards our shared vision of becoming the preeminent ally for financial investors. In a rapidly evolving landscape, we recognise the transformative power of cutting-edge technologies, and my commitment is to leverage these tools to unlock their full potential. The surge in over 10 crore new demat account openings in India since the pandemic, predominantly fueled by a wave of young and tech-savvy investors, underscores the dynamic shift in the financial landscape.

    As the newly appointed CMO at HDFC Securities and HDFC Sky, my immediate focus is to propel our digital capabilities to new heights, with a specific emphasis on HDFC Sky. This strategic initiative aims to position HDFC Sky as the undisputed investment platform of choice for the vibrant community of young and millennial investors across the nation. Through innovation, personalised experiences, and a commitment to trust, we aspire to redefine the landscape of financial services and solidify our standing as the go-to destination for the next generation of investors.”

    HDFC Securities MD & CEO Dhiraj Relli said, “Puneeth will be instrumental in crafting a new age, digital-first marketing ecosystem to lead HDFC Securities to stand out in the fragmented and evolving broking and distribution space in India. Puneeth’s enthusiasm and expertise will play a key role in the entire spectrum of HSL’s offerings ranging from our flat pricing offering – HDFC Sky to Investment advisory services.”

  • Ashwani Gupta is the new CEO of Adani Ports and SEZ

    Ashwani Gupta is the new CEO of Adani Ports and SEZ

    Mumbai: In recent developments, Ashwani Gupta joins Adani Group and SEZ as chief executive officer. Ashwani Gupta is a globally recognised professional having more than 30 years of experience in automotive, manufacturing, and retail domains.

    According to his LinkedIn post on 5 January 2024, Ashwani Gupta joins Adani Ports and SEZ (Special Economic Zone). Earlier he served at Nissan Motor Corporation as Director, Representative, and chief operating officer where he handled communication, strategy planning, project management, and other corporate functions.

    While expressing his joy for a new position in the LinkedIn post said, ‘ I am delighted to announce that I have joined Adani Group whose vision is to be a world-class leader in businesses that enrich lives and contribute to nations building infrastructure through sustainable value creation, as CEO of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (APSEZ).

    APSEZ is the flagship business of the group whose target is to emerge as the world’s largest port company by 2030 with Strategic assets across the globe offering integrated logistics services with the value chain ecosystem.’

  • 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.

  • Sandhya Devanathan joins Meta India as head and VP

    Sandhya Devanathan joins Meta India as head and VP

    Mumbai: Meta announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the vice president and head of Meta India. Devanathan will begin her new position on 1 January 2023. She will report directly to Meta APAC vice president Dan Neary.

    Devanathan will transition to her new role on January 1, 2023 and will report to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta APAC, and be a part of the APAC leadership team. She will return to India to oversee the India organisation and strategy, as per company statement.

    With over 22 years of experience in banking, payments, and technology, Devanathan will focus on aligning the organisation’s business and revenue priorities in order to better serve its partners and clients, while also supporting Meta’s long-term growth and commitment to India. In her current role, she will spearhead the company’s India charter and strengthen strategic relationships with the country’s leading brands, creators, advertisers, and partners in order to drive Meta’s revenue growth in key channels in India.

    In 2016, Meta appointed Devanathan to lead the growth of its Singapore and Vietnam businesses and teams, as well as its Southeast Asian e-commerce initiatives.

    In 2020, she was promoted to lead gaming for APAC, one of Meta’s largest verticals globally. She also has a strong interest in developing female business leaders and is the executive sponsor for women in APAC at Meta, as well as the global lead for Play Forward, a global Meta initiative to improve diversity representation in the gaming industry. She is also a member of Pepper Financial Services’ global board of directors.

    As per media reports, Meta chief business officer Marne Levine said on this new appointment, “India is at the forefront of digital adoption, and Meta has launched many of our top products, such as reels and business messaging, in India first. We are proud to have recently launched JioMart on WhatsApp, which is our first end-to-end shopping experience in India. I’m pleased to welcome Devanathan as our new leader for India. Devanathan has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation, and building strong partnerships. We are thrilled to have her lead Meta’s continued growth in India.”

  • ShareChat appoints Rabe Iyer as its head of agency business

    ShareChat appoints Rabe Iyer as its head of agency business

    Mumbai: ShareChat has appointed Rabe Iyer as its head of agency business. Rabe will lead all agency relationships for the company, explore impactful partnerships within the marketing and advertising community, and aggregate avenues for monetization like programmatic, performance, and branding solutions.

    With decades of multi-discipline experience in the media industry, Rabe comes with extensive knowledge to drive growth by understanding client needs and delivering higher yields and profitability. Before ShareChat, Rabe was a senior leader in SEA, India, and the MENA region at several major media organisations, such as Wavemaker MENA, Reliance Broadcast Network, Publicis Groupe Media, Group M’s Motivator, and more. During his stint at Wavemaker, he successfully launched Wavemaker MENA. As the CEO of Wavemaker MENA, he contributed to the sustainable growth of the organization through innovative media, content, and technology practices.

    Welcoming Rabe, ShareChat & Moj chief revenue officer Udit Sharma said, “We are excited to have a seasoned leader like Rabe Iyer join us and lead our agency partnerships. Rabe’s deep understanding of the agency ecosystem and his vast experience of working with a wide range of clients to help them achieve their business and marketing objectives will further strengthen our ability to collaborate closely with agencies to drive better RoI for our advertising partners.”

    Commenting on his appointment, Iyer said, “It is admirable to see how ShareChat has made its way to become the largest homegrown social media company and also become one of the top media aggregators in India. I am excited to be a part of ShareChat’s next phase of growth and holistically contribute towards the company’s success by tapping into its immense potential to drive value to all brands and businesses tapping into the Bharat and GenZ audience.”

    Besides leading and strengthening all agency relationships for ShareChat and Moj, Rabe will design and build strategic initiatives for sustainable growth and add value by maximising marketing technology practices for strategic business planning and improved performance.

  • News Nation appoints Anita Khanna as senior vice president & network sales head West

    News Nation appoints Anita Khanna as senior vice president & network sales head West

    Mumbai: News Nation Network has appointed Anita Khanna as senior vice president and network sales head for the West. In her new roles, she will be responsible for the performance of all revenue-generating avenues; drive growth through strategic decisions; partner with key stakeholders and steer revenue acceleration.

    Prior to this, Anita Khanna was vice president of sales for TV Today Network. She was an integral part of the original team to see through the launch of Aaj Tak. She grew the market in the West from scratch to its success. Anita is a well-known media professional with over two decades of experience and a unique, relationship-driven personal approach with clients, advertising agencies, and with her team.

    Speaking about her new position, Anita Khanna said, “It gives me great pleasure to join the enthusiastic and aggressive team of News Nation Network. The brand is already well established and I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to achieve long-term goals.”

    On her appointment, News Nation Network chief business officer Bhuwan Bhatt said, “Inclusion of Anita will further strengthen the national team as well as the growth of our west region. We are immensely hopeful that Anita will bring huge value to the organisation with her leadership and interpersonal skills. We look forward to driving growth of all the brands with each passing day in their role.”

    News Nation Network executive vice president and national head of sales Vivek Makkar added, “Joining of Anita will give a strong boost to the revenue potential of the network. I’m confident that, as a seasoned professional, Anita will scale new heights.”

  • FoxyMoron elevates Keerthi Kumar as business head – South

    FoxyMoron elevates Keerthi Kumar as business head – South

    Mumbai: Zoo Media Network’s FoxyMoron has elevated Keerthi Kumar as business head – south. He will be responsible for leading business operations and fostering business development across the region, contributing to the overall growth of the Zoo Media conglomerate.

    Keerthi will continue to report to FoxyMoron national head of client partnerships Prachi Bali.

    In the last 16 months since joining FoxyMoron as group account director, Keerthi has grown the business by 2x while onboarding clients across sectors with multinational corporations, startups, and Indian-owned businesses alike. His current clients include AO Smith, the OTT giants Aha Tamil and Aha Telugu, new NFT brand Fancraze, Bestseller India-JDY, ProduKt & i.scenery, Wrangler, TVS Motor Company and projects with brands such as Zebronics, Arrow & Maharaja Trophy.

    Over the months, under Keerthi’s leadership, the team size has grown considerably, with key senior appointments across art, strategy, and copy being made over the past year.

    Speaking on the development, Bali said, “Keerthi has championed every curveball thrown his way, with hard work and the ability to lead a team effectively. His stellar contribution in growing the business in the market while also maintaining existing client relationships has been a big win for us. Furthermore, what we value most, being a people-first organisation, is that Keerthi leads with empathy.”

    Commenting on his new role, Keerthi added, “I am thrilled to take up the new mantle at FoxyMoron! The South is booming with legacy industries and unicorn companies alike, giving us ample scope to scale our business in the region as a network with the promise of integrated solutions. While I am looking forward to this wonderful new endeavour with FoxyMoron and Zoo Media, I am positive about nurturing a tribe of individuals whose work will define them.”

  • American Express Bank appoints Sanjay Khanna as India’s chief executive officer

    American Express Bank appoints Sanjay Khanna as India’s chief executive officer

    New Delhi: American Express Banking Corp. (AEBC) has appointed Sanjay Khanna as the chief executive officer & country manager of India.

    In his new role, Khanna will be responsible to head the country’s executive team and for driving growth across the organisation’s consumer and commercial businesses.

    He will also spearhead several strategic and business development initiatives for the company while steering smooth collaboration across its diverse businesses in India. His position will be key to advancing and strengthening the company’s strategic focus in India.

    Speaking on the appointment, American Express international card services executive vice president Rob McClean stated, “I am pleased to welcome Sanjay to this new role. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sanjay has exceptional credentials of delivering strong results coupled with a natural knack for leading from the front. We are confident that his commitment to excel in everything he does, his strong values and work ethics will further the brand’s leadership in the Indian market.”

    Detailing his appointment, Khanna, said, “India is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing economies of the world, characterized by its ever-expanding consumer base, evolving lifestyle and spending needs. As a premium payment solution brand, American Express has a definitive competitive edge in providing high-quality service. My role will be to further enhance the quality and service culture through premium products, service, and solutions to meet the ever-growing needs of the affluent population in India. I am extremely happy to take on this new role with American Express – one of the world’s most trusted and respected service brands.”

    In his previous roles Khanna has held many leadership positions in the company including head of global financial operations, India centre lead for finance and chairman of the American Express India Pvt Ltd (AEIPL) legal entity board.

    He has also led large-scale enterprise projects, multiple business transformation initiatives and established a number of centers of excellence.

     

  • Sony Pictures International Productions India elevates Ritesh Arora as the head of business affairs

    Sony Pictures International Productions India elevates Ritesh Arora as the head of business affairs

    MUMBAI: Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP) India has elevated Ritesh Arora as the head of business affairs. Ritesh will oversee commercials and project acquisitions at SPIP India, as well as work to maximise revenue potential. He will report to  SPIP India general manager & head Lada Guruden Singh.

    Ritesh has been with Sony Pictures since 2015 and was most recently in charge of commercials and acquisitions. He has over two decades of experience in exhibition, distribution, and content acquisition.

    Ritesh Arora said, “It will be really exciting to look at new business development opportunities and also align them to the financial and growth targets of the company. Sony Pictures International Productions has made huge strides in India and to now deliver even more diverse and multilingual stories to Indian audiences across all formats is our dream.”

    SPIP, co-headed by Shebnem Askin and Michael Rifkin, is the local-language production arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Motion Picture Group, which releases more than 30 films per year across 12 territories worldwide.

  • Bharti Land appoints Cherryn Dogra as the chief marketing officer

    Bharti Land appoints Cherryn Dogra as the chief marketing officer

    Mumbai: Cherryn Dogra joined Bharti Land on Wednesday as chief marketing officer. She will be leading the marketing function with Bharti Land for the upcoming commercial projects in NCR.

    She brings on board seventeen years of experience in identifying customer needs, customising product offerings (alcobev and real estate alike) and exponentially taking the customer lifetime value up for both multinational and indigenous organisations with innovative marketing strategies.

    She recently moved on from Emaar India, where she was heading the marketing function and was a part of the India leadership team. Prior to Emaar India, she was with DLF.

    Cherryn has been driving the marketing strategy for years. She has worked in the alcohol industry with UB, William Grant India, and Pernod. In her previous stints, she had worked in individual contributor roles as well as managed large teams, which gives her the dual advantage of having championed ownership and mentorship in both.