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  • Pavan Kumar BVS appointed as COO of the Indo National Limited

    Pavan Kumar BVS appointed as COO of the Indo National Limited

    Mumbai: Former chief business officer of Id Fresh Food , Pavan Kumar BVS joined Indo National Ltd, manufacturing Nippo Batteries, as Chief operating officer (COO). In the new role, Kumar will be responsible for the company’s transformation and growth of the company with building sustainable teams.

    In his new announcement, he wrote a LinkedIn post saying, ‘ After an amazing 4 years in the fresh food industry of building a startup into a Rs 500 crores business, I have decided to shift gears. It is time to gain exposure and learn from the listed consumer electrical brand Nippo which has stood the test of time in the last 50 years.

    I joined this capable team to deliver the next trajectory of the growth story, build engaged teams, grow shareholder value, delight consumers with innovation, and drive the business with a purpose.’ he said.

    In Indo National Limited (Nippo) Kumar will be responsible for building an electrical sustainable brand to build market opportunities and financial growth for the company.

     

     

  • Ipsos India hires Shrutika More to lead creative excellence vertical

    Ipsos India hires Shrutika More to lead creative excellence vertical

    Mumbai: Global market research company Ipsos has announced the hiring of Shrutika More as country service line leader for the creative excellence vertical, in India, with immediate effect.

    She moves from Abbott Healthcare, a leading pharma company and will report to Ipsos India group service line leader, brand health tracking (BHT) and creative excellence (CRE) Shalini Sinha.

    With 12 years of rich and diverse work experience, both with leading market research agencies and corporates, her expertise areas include creative, concept and product research and benchmarking studies. And is adept at handling qualitative and quantitative research work across categories for complex and strategic work.  

    Commenting on her new role, Ipsos India country service line, creative excellence Shrutika More stated, “Advertising in India has undergone massive shifts in recent past. In this new age, it becomes essential to adopt newer perspectives to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of creative strategies. The future of advertising in India necessitates a broadened perspective for the evolving media consumption patterns of its diverse audience.”

    “More’s remit will be on driving the next leg of growth for the Creative Excellence vertical in India; and to achieve this, she will be working closely with the account facing teams across different verticals and offices in Ipsos India; with emphasis on building thought leadership for CRE and consolidating our presence in the domain,”  said Ipsos India group service line leader, BHT & CRE Shalini Sinha.

    “Creative Excellence encapsulates the entire creative development process, from ideation to assessment, storyboard, monitoring the impact of campaigns and communications, and More’s extensive experience will be an asset to our prestigious roster of clients,”  Sinha added.

    “Creativity requires excellence and it all starts with a spark. Shrutika More is joining us at a time when we have a whole new arsenal of digital and AI products for clients, to address their constant need for spiffier and more agile tools for faster decision making,” said Ipsos India CEO Amit Adarkar.

    More holds a post grad management degree (PGDM) from Indian Education Society’s Management College, Mumbai. Further, she has bachelor’s degree in microbiology & industrial biotechnology, and a diploma in food production & processing, both from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s College, Mumbai.

  • Rishi Kishnani joins Numb3r Impact Agency as co-founder & partner

    Rishi Kishnani joins Numb3r Impact Agency as co-founder & partner

    Mumbai – In a strategic move that marks a significant milestone for both Rishi Kishnani and Numb3r Impact Agency, Rishi has officially taken on the role of co-founder and partner at the cutting-edge agency. A stalwart in the media industry, he brings a wealth of experience and innovation to his new position.

    During his tenure as the national content director at Red FM, Rishi played a pivotal role in steering the station towards numerous accolades for its creative campaigns. Notably, he spearheaded the unconventional and bold “Malishka ko matt sunn” campaign, which garnered widespread acclaim. Additionally, his podcast, “The Last Journey from Pakistan,” earned him a prestigious award for its unique and compelling content.

    Numb3r Impact Agency founder-partner Tanmay Bahulekar expressed his enthusiasm about Rishi’s addition to the team, stating, “Rishi Kishnani has officially joined the Numb3r story! His extensive leadership and foresight are exactly what tether us to a shared vision, ready to push boundaries and push forth new age content-led advertising solutions.”

    Reflecting on his move to the agency, Rishi said, “It’s extremely exciting to be a partner at ‘Numb3r.’ So many ideas, so many possibilities, and a lot of great content is yet to come. It’s a great time to be in the digital space at a time like this. We are at the cusp of a digital revolution in the media space. Building creative teams and coming up with impactful ideas has been my forte, and that is exactly what I plan to do. We have a ‘Numb3r’ of plans which will be announced in the days to come.”

    Known for his previous roles as creative director at Radio One, and contributions to Hit FM and Radio City, Rishi’s move to Numb3r is anticipated to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront of the digital media landscape.

     

  • Soumya Vilekar announces her exit from Planet Marathi OTT

    Soumya Vilekar announces her exit from Planet Marathi OTT

    Mumbai: Soumya Vilekar, the co-founder of the first-ever Marathi OTT app – Planet Marathi has parted ways and announced her exit from the organisation. Soumya has been associated with the brand since 2017 and played a key role in the forming and execution of the entire app right from its inception to the stage it has reached at present.

    Planet Marathi as a brand was established in 2017 with a vision of creating a niche of Marathi films, arts and culture across the world map. The company forayed from film production after producing Marathi films like AB Aani CD, National award-winning Goshta EKa Paithanichi, and Chandramukhi to the streaming app business during pandemic.

    At present, the company is currently valued at approximately Rs 200 crores while the app has a robust user base of more than one million internationally present in 100 countries. The venture was seed-funded by Vistas Media Capital Company, based out of Singapore. Soumya Vilekar who has contributed largely towards building the organisation and its growth is now stepping down from her established role as a co-founder.

    Soumya and her son, Anitya Vilekar who served as directors of the organisation have resigned from the board of directors. While the compliances and statutory processes are going on, the effective date would be from 31 January 2024.

    Soumya Vilekar shared, “It has been an exciting journey with Planet Marathi over the years. Building the brand and the organization right from scratch was an interesting learning experience .Working with the  team, associates and everyone else in different projects for the entire tenure has been quite enriching. Besides being a Co-Founder and CFO, I also had the privilege of taking on various responsibilities and playing multiple roles similar to CXO as well. As this journey comes to an end, all I would say is that bigger things are in the offing. There is always a greater journey when one decides to be constantly in the process of creating new worlds. About moving forward, I will announce my next venture soon.”

    Post her exit, Soumya has ambitious plans for a new venture that will focus on a media-based SaaS platform along with several other initiatives on the technology front. Soumya Vilekar is a published author,  poet, entrepreneur & film producer. Additionally, she is in the field of powder metallurgy and holds a joint patent in the same. As a co-founder of Planet Marathi OTT, the world’s 1st exclusive Marathi over-the-top service, she aimed to take Marathi Entertainment to the global level. She is also the author of ‘The Mystic Journey’, ‘Life -Inspiration to Spiritualism’, & ‘Winds of Phillia’ , while her last book was ‘Suroor of the Soul’ .Her books have been listed on sites of “The Poetic Society” by TS Eliot, Wheelers – New Zealand & University bookshop Australia. Her involvement in the combination of art, literature and entertainment industry gives an impetus for for newer projects. She also holds a joint patent in metal powder manufacturing and heads the company of the same business.

    She also works in the field of women empowerment by being a vocal contributor and a digital changemaker at WORLDPULSE which is a global non-profit organisation based at Portland Oregon, connecting more than 50,000 women across 190 nations.

  • HiveMinds appoints Neha Pandey as VP-growth

    HiveMinds appoints Neha Pandey as VP-growth

    Mumbai: HiveMinds, a forefront digital marketing agency, part of the Madison Group, announces the appointment of Neha Pandey as vice president – growth. Neha, a seasoned strategist in media and telecom, arrives with an impressive résumé of over a decade in nurturing strategic partnerships and scripting success narratives. Her role at HiveMinds is set to be the business expansion in India, UAE, and the USA.

    With a professional journey spanning 13 years across pivotal sectors like mobile, e-commerce, telecom, and the internet, Neha Pandey is a veteran in strategic alliances, business development, marketing, account management, and team leadership. Her tenure as business head at AdLift India and business partner – corporate at BIG FM is marked by significant achievements in client consultancy, sales strategy, and business planning.

    Expressing her vision on joining HiveMinds, Neha remarked, “HiveMinds’ swift ascent as one of the top digital marketing agencies in India along with its visionary leadership drew me to this role. I am happy to be part of this vibrant team. I think I have joined at a great time when my expertise and aspirations are in line with the HiveMinds growth plans and I look forward to delivering robust growth in the years to come”.

    HiveMinds chief strategy officer Deepti Bhadauria commented, “Neha Pandey’s inclusion in our leadership cadre is an important initiative towards our growth. We have added some of the most prestigious brands in India to our client list, in the past few years. Now is the time to consolidate our position and focus on delivering the same expertise to international clients. We are sure Neha will lead this charter with aplomb and add to Hivemind’s success”.

  • Singer India appoints Shalini Gupta Vachher & Suresh Jangra, strengthening leadership team

    Singer India appoints Shalini Gupta Vachher & Suresh Jangra, strengthening leadership team

    Mumbai: Singer India Ltd, a 170-year-old company and a leading manufacturer of sewing machines and home appliances has announced the appointment of two senior leaders Shalini Gupta Vachher who joins as head of marketing and communications, and Suresh Jangra, who joins as VP of engineering excellence.

    The appointments demonstrate Singer India’s commitment to strengthening its people strategy to support the company’s growth plans. Singer India plans to bring in new products, which will appeal to the new age consumer and is focusing on strengthening its market share with other new launches in the Sewing Machine category.

    Singer India vice chairman & MD Rakesh Khanna said,” We welcome the new and experienced talent, who have joined the company at a time when we are shifting gears and working to create a new chapter in our journey, which is marked with growth, innovation and launching an exciting line up of new products. Shalini’s and Suresh’s onboarding is a step in partnering with talent which believes in our values, growth and lineage and is confident of creating a stronger and a better tomorrow with their vast experience in their respective domains.”

    Shalini, who joins as head of marketing and communications, comes with more than two decades of experience in the communications industry, counselling and executing impactful campaigns.  In her new role, Shalini will work closely with all stakeholders to redesign Singer India’s marketing and communication efforts to create a meaningful impact by focusing on digital marketing and strengthening the company’s communication across all platforms. She will be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing campaigns that resonate with the new age customers and drive business growth.

    Head of marketing and communication Shalini Gupta Vachher said, ” I am excited to be part of a brand which exists in most of the Indian households and one which evokes strong memories. I am looking forward to playing my part in Singer India’s journey of growth and success and I am confident that with a two-decade experience in building strong corporate reputation programs for clients, I will be able to add value to the new chapter, that is being written.”

    Suresh Jangra, an accomplished engineer comes with over two decades of international and national experience having worked in companies such as Orient Electric, Carrier India, Metalfrio Solutions, Brazil. Suresh brings with him a deep understanding of product development, quality control, and manufacturing process. In his new role, he will be leading the engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation across Singer India’s product portfolio.

    “I am pleased to join Singer India and together with its talented team of engineers, we will aspire to offer customer centric innovation to help Singer India achieve new heights of efficiency and excellence” added Engineering Excellence VP Suresh Jangra.

  • Maserati appoints Hamdy Elshantoury as head of overseas region

    Maserati appoints Hamdy Elshantoury as head of overseas region

    Mumbai: Maserati kicks off 2024 by announcing the creation of the new overseas region, expected to give the Italian luxury manufacturer’s markets a new business configuration. Hamdy Elshantoury is appointed as the new head of the region, starting from 1 January.

    With this latest addition, Maserati’s new market organisation now consists of five regions, namely: US & Canada (North America), Europe, China, Japan & Korea, and the newly created overseas.

    With the new overseas region, Maserati is reshaping the borders of its worldwide organisation. It is redistributing some of markets that were previously part of the former regions and has merged them into a completely new one, with a relevant marketing team ready to act as a gateway for partners and the dealer network in everyday activities and initiatives.

    Alongside with the new head of the overseas region, Hamdy Elshantoury – who is also maintaining ad interim responsibility for MEA – Wong Yi Mui Wallace has been appointed responsible for SEAP & India markets and Marco Spadaro has taken responsibility for the East Europe and Latin American markets.

    The decision to add the new overseas region was made as a result of Maserati’s commitment to serving every market, to implement focus, growth, and expanding relationships with the relevant players; the aim is to seize every opportunity and meet the differing requirements of the various business structures.

    The region head and the regional functions will be based in Italy, at Maserati’s headquarters in Modena, to deeply connect the new Overseas Region leadership team with central management and make the support to markets and decision-making process faster and more effective. Conversely, the market management team will remain in the region with close contacts to their countries.

    Maserati CEO Davide Grasso: “We are pleased to begin the year with the announcement of a new global region and the appointment of Hamdy Elshantoury as its head. Maserati operates in more than 70 markets around the world and the creation of a fifth region confirms the intention to give our business an even more precise and specific configuration at a global level, to better cover and respond to individual market requirements, and to give each area the attention it requires to improve its development and efficiency.” 

  • AnyMind Group appoints Gargee Banerjee as associate VP, D2C, India

    AnyMind Group appoints Gargee Banerjee as associate VP, D2C, India

    Mumbai: AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a technology company for the business supply chain, has appointed Gargee Banerjee as associate vice president, D2C, India. Gargee, who has worked across India in metros and emerging markets brings in her expertise in revenue and operations management and will work towards helping the company capture potential growth opportunities across mid-market segments/companies.

    Currently, Indian mid-market companies hold high valuations and are set to lead M&A in the coming years. Gargee, who holds nearly two decades of experience in digital, radio, and print, will spearhead the new vertical, which aims to support and offer e-commerce and marketing solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This step comes as a part of AnyMind Group’s expansion of offerings globally and in Indian markets.

    Gargee has worked with teams in building and leading verticals with high-performing teams that imbibe a solutions-based approach. In her entire career span, she has worked in leadership positions in DNA, DB Corp Ltd (Radio Div), Big FM, and Saatchi & Saatchi wherein she handled the accounts of Videocon, Ranbaxy, Radio Khaitan, British High Commission, and ONGC amongst others.

    Speaking on her new role at AnyMind Group, Gargee Banerjee commented, “I am excited to be a part of AnyMind Group India. The sector of SMEs is a major benefactor to the social and economic development of the country. In India, this sector has gained prominence due to its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and exports of the country. Initially, the marketing mix of these SMEs revolved around the traditional practices, however, with the introduction of Digital India and the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift towards adopting digital media marketing and e-commerce practices is evident. In my new role as the Leader of the D2C business vertical in India, I look forward to tapping this vast potential with AnyMind offerings and expanding and penetrating the group’s reach further.”

    Speaking on the appointment of Gargee Banerjee, AnyMind Group country manager India & MENA Rubeena Singh said, “We are elated to welcome Gargee onboard at AnyMind India. As we continue our journey towards making every business borderless through our technology, Gargee’s addition brings in the right mix of knowledge and expertise as we continue strengthening our focus on delivering digital transformation to businesses of all sizes and expanding our focus to also serve mid-market clients. We look forward to working with her.”

  • Nissan appoints Saurabh Vatsa as deputy managing director

    Nissan appoints Saurabh Vatsa as deputy managing director

    Mumbai: Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced the appointment of Saurabh Vatsa as deputy managing director effective 15 January. Saurabh will report to managing director Rakesh Srivastava and will support in implementing the ongoing transformation roadmap for India as the company gets ready to deliver on the mid-term plan (MTP) and drive into our ambition 2030 goals. This appointment is reflective of the company’s transformation plan to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead for the automotive industry in India.

    Saurabh has joined Nissan from Stellantis where he was a member of the Stellantis leadership team and was spearheading the Citroen brand since its inception in India and was responsible for all aspects of the business as brand head. Prior to Stellantis, Saurabh worked with general motors (GM) for over two decades including long-term assignments in South Korea among several key leadership roles within the company.

    Saurabh comes with extensive experience across Asian markets along with deep knowledge of the automotive industry having worked within multiple strategic business functions such as product planning, program management, sales planning, marketing, communications and retail/commercial sales. Saurabh is a graduate of Delhi University, with an MBA from the International Management Institute and has completed an executive management program at the London Business School.

    Speaking on the appointment, Nissan India operations president Frank Torres said, “We are excited to onboard Saurabh at Nissan Motor India as deputy managing director at this crucial juncture for the company as we head into 2024. His appointment underpins our commitment to invest $600m (Rs 5300 crores) in India as part of the Alliance and introduce more products for the Indian consumer as part of the transformation plan. We are certain, the next phase of growth for Nissan is going to be exciting for all of us as we build on the success of the Nissan Magnite.”

    In this new role, he will support the leadership for Nissan’s transformation plan and prepare the company for its next phase as outlined by the company in 2023.

     

  • Mars Wrigley India appoints Nikhil Rao as chief marketing officer

    Mars Wrigley India appoints Nikhil Rao as chief marketing officer

    Mumbai: Mars Wrigley India, the chocolate and confectionary segment of Mars Incorporated in India, announced the appointment of Nikhil Rao as its new chief marketing officer (CMO).

    In this key leadership position, Nikhil will steer the marketing vision, spearhead strategic initiatives, and direct the end-to-end execution of Mars Wrigley’s portfolio strategy in India. He will be based in the Gurgaon corporate office and will report to Mars Wrigley India country general manager Tamer Kadry.

    Announcing the appointment, Mars Wrigley India country general manager Tamer Kadry said, “I am delighted to welcome Nikhil as our Chief Marketing Officer and key member of the India Leadership Team. The India business is on a growth trajectory, and our constant endeavor has been to drive relevance, be consumer-focused and agile. Nikhil will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Mars Wrigley India continues innovating in the face of new and dynamic competition and ever-evolving consumer trends. His wealth of knowledge and experience will be instrumental in shaping and executing our long-term growth plans for India. He will contribute significantly to enhancing experiences with our iconic brands, much loved by our customers and consumers.”

    Incoming Mars Wrigley India CMO Nikhil Rao commented, “I am excited to join Mars, a global leader in snacking, food, and petcare products and services, strongly driven by a powerful purpose – ‘The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today’ and founded on the Five Principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Mars Wrigley India is one of the fastest-growing business units for Mars, presenting an immense opportunity to shape the strategy further and drive the iconic brands and their execution to best-in-class levels. Mars has a unique, cohesive, and vibrant culture. I look forward to embarking on this journey with an incredible team of passionate Associates at a time when both Mars and India are poised for the next phase of growth.”

    Nikhil joins Mars Wrigley India from Mondelez where he was the vice president – marketing for Mondelez Southeast Asia (SEA). With a career spanning nearly 25 years, Nikhil has successfully traversed Global, Regional, and Local BU roles in Sales and Marketing during his tenure across Cadbury/Kraft/Mondelez.

    Nikhil is an alumnus of IIT, Madras, and IIM, Calcutta.