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  • Viacom18 Sports appoints Rohit Dhawan as VP – customer marketing

    Viacom18 Sports appoints Rohit Dhawan as VP – customer marketing

    Mumbai: Viacom18 Sports has welcomed Rohit Dhawan as their newly appointed VP for customer marketing. Rohit Dhawan took to LinkedIn to announce this exciting news.

    In his new role, he will assume the responsibility of spearheading the customer marketing division for prominent sports properties such as IPL, BCCI cricket, ISL, and more.

    With over 19 years of professional experience, Dhawan has a solid background in comprehending consumer behavior, cultural insights, and driving business growth. He has previously held roles with esteemed organizations, including ESPN Star Sports, where he served as manager of research and planning, and Mindshare, where he held the position of VP of content plus for more than 11 years.

  • Google India welcomes Shekar Khosla as VP – marketing

    Google India welcomes Shekar Khosla as VP – marketing

    Mumbai: Google India has appointed Shekar Khosla as VP – marketing.

    Bringing nearly 30 years of experience, Khosla comes from Kellogg Company, where he served as the chief commercial officer, overseeing digital transformation, revenue growth management, sales, and marketing for nearly nine years.

    He was with Unilever for 20 years in various leadership roles.

  • Simran Hoon steps down as QYOU Media India CEO

    Simran Hoon steps down as QYOU Media India CEO

    Mumbai: QYOU Media India CEO Simran Hoon has decided to move on from her current role at the company. During her tenure, Hoon’s leadership as the company’s maiden CEO has been instrumental in scaling the company to new heights and spearheading its expansion. Her strategic insights and unwavering commitment have guided the growth for QYOU Media India into a dynamic brand that resonates with its audiences. Hoon’s guidance has played a significant role in shaping QYOU Media India as a brand known for its creativity, innovation, and forward-thinking approach in the media and entertainment landscape.

    Simran Hoon took the helm as CEO in 2021 and in a very short span of time, expanded QYOU Media India’s footprint across linear and digital business with the launch of channels and apps. She also oversaw the strategic acquisition of key media assets, forging partnerships that allowed QYOU Media India to reach new audiences and diversify its offerings.

    Speaking on the development, QYOU Media CEO and co-founder Curt Marvis said, “The Board of Directors and I want to thank Simran for all of her determined efforts and accomplishments on behalf of QYOU Media in India. During her time with us we have furthered the foundation and scale of our business across the board and we wish her the best in all of her new endeavors.”

    Looking back at her journey at QYOU Media India, Simran Hoon said, “It has been an incredible journey leading this company along with a team of talented professionals who are truly committed to pushing the boundaries of media and entertainment. I am grateful for this opportunity and shall cherish the learnings in leading India’s youngest and fastest-growing media and entertainment company.”

  • Soch Apparels appoints Deepak Mahnot as the CMO

    Soch Apparels appoints Deepak Mahnot as the CMO

    Mumbai: Soch Apparels, the largest evening-occasion women’s ethnic wear brand, announces the appointment of Deepak Mahnot as its chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new capacity at Soch, Deepak will spearhead the brand marketing, CRM, visual merchandising, PR, and customer experience initiatives, firmly establishing Soch as a leader in the women’s ethnic wear segment in India.

    As a marketing veteran with over two decades of experience, Deepak has an impressive track record in elevating brands across diverse industries. He has played a pivotal role in bringing various path-breaking campaigns to life, some of which won top honors, including the Cannes and Effie. He is known for leveraging data analytics and insights to drive complex transformative projects and initiatives in all his previous roles in India and Dubai. Before joining Soch, Deepak served as the marketing director for Vision Express India Operations for over four years. Throughout his career, he held key leadership positions at notable organizations like Reliance Infocomm, The Mobile Store, VLCC, and Babyshop (Landmark Group, Dubai).

    “I am excited to be joining Soch at such a crucial period, as the brand gears for the next phase of exponential growth. Soch has built a fantastic legacy and is among the most loved brands, constantly evolving with the women in India today. I look forward to helping Soch take the next step forward.” shared Mahnot.

    Soch MD and CEO Vinay Chatlani said, “Deepak is a passionate marketer with diverse industry experience across various industries in retail, as well as a keen understanding of how to activate and drive the business with a strategic lens. We welcome Deepak to the Soch family, he will play a critical role in helping to shape the next chapter of Soch”

    With over 160 stores in over 60 cities across India, Soch continues to evolve and expand its presence in the ethnic wear market in India, as it has done in the past 17 years. Deepak’s leadership is anticipated to bring fresh perspectives and transformative strategies to implement initiatives that drive the growth that Soch aims to achieve in the coming years.

  • Vivek Bhutyani joins Pocket FM as VP – content marketing

    Vivek Bhutyani joins Pocket FM as VP – content marketing

    Mumbai: Audio series platform Pocket FM has announced the appointment of Vivek Bhutyani as the VP of content marketing. With over 20 years of experience spanning across various industries, including media, telecom, retail, and edtech, Vivek brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive the company’s content marketing strategy and organic growth.

    Prior to Pocket FM, Vivek was as an integral part of the Vedantu leadership team. He was dedicated to driving organic growth for Vedantu, where he used to lead the entire YouTube strategy and growth, leading a diverse team of over 100 educators, master teachers, and content production teams and creators.

    Vivek Bhutyani’s entrepreneurial spirit and strong bias for action are well-evidenced by his impressive track record. He founded Lattukids, where he successfully created a unique and category-leading brand in one of the most challenging segments of the Indian Edtech industry.

    Vivek Bhutyani, in expressing his excitement and vision for his new role at Pocket FM, said, “I am truly exhilarated to join the Pocket FM team and especially excited for the 0 to 1 journey that we are undertaking on organic content marketing. I see immense potential in the serialised audio streaming space, driven by audio series and believe that we can reshape the way audiences consume content in this segment globally. Pocket FM’s commitment towards pioneering a new category with audio series, along with fostering a vibrant creator community and delivering outstanding content, aligns perfectly with my ambition to create a solid foundation for the organic growth funnels via our own content and IPs. Exciting times ahead!”

    His remarkable career journey has been characterised by his ability to build products and teams from the ground up, delivering exceptional results in terms of P&L, sales, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, digital marketing, content marketing, and content creation and distribution at a global scale.

    At Pocket FM, Vivek will work closely with co-founder & CEO Rohan Nayak and VP – International growth Lalit Gangwar to drive the international growth charter.

    Commenting on his appointment, Lalit Gangwar said, “Vivek’s experience and vision are expected to be instrumental in elevating Pocket FM’s position in the audio entertainment space. His passion for results, inclination to challenge the status quo, and proven ability to lead high-performing teams will be driving forces that align perfectly with Pocket FM’s mission to deliver high-quality, engaging audio content to audiences worldwide.”

    His educational foundation has equipped him with a strong understanding of business, marketing, and strategy. Vivek Bhutyani’s educational background includes an MBA  from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, with specialisations in Marketing, Strategy, Consumer Behavior, and Corporate Finance. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electronics and Communications from Nirma Institute of Technology.

  • Kapture CX appoints Chandrakanth PS as AVP sales-Middle East

    Kapture CX appoints Chandrakanth PS as AVP sales-Middle East

    Mumbai: Kapture CX, the SaaS-based customer experience platform, has appointed Chandrakanth PS as AVP sales-Middle East.

    Chandrakanth brings with him an impressive wealth of experience, totaling an outstanding 10 years in international sales leadership. With over a decade of experience as an international sales leader, Chandrakanth has honed a formidable skill set that includes in-depth knowledge of local business norms, etiquette, and laws—a vital asset for navigating international markets effectively. Throughout his illustrious career, Chandrakanth has demonstrated his prowess in managing the entire sales cycle, utilizing tools such as SalesForce, and providing invaluable coaching and mentoring to sales teams. He has made remarkable strides in B2B sales, solution selling, and strategic account development. Chandrakanth has not only contributed significantly to SAAS sales but has also excelled in account management and portfolio expansion. His exceptional skills in business planning, reporting, and customer relationship management have earned him recognition as an award-winning sales professional.

    Commenting on his appointment, Kapture CX CEO and co-founder Sheshgiri Kamath said, “Vikas and I are excited to welcome Chandrakanth to the Kapture team. We’ve been growing well in the Middle east market and bringing Chandra on board will accelerate this journey significantly for us. He’s a rockstar and has built out some great relationships over the course of his career. His expertise building and accelerating new geography expansion is a step in the right direction as we look to scale our solutions globally. We truly believe Chandra can help us drive leadership market share amongst enterprises in customer experience across the Middle east market.”

    Chandrakanth holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Kaplan University in Singapore. Before joining the Kapture CX, Chandrakanth made significant contributions as the associate director of sales at Locus, where he played a pivotal role in achieving their goals.

    Commenting on the same, Chandrakanth PS, AVP sales-Middle East, said, “I am focussed in the Middle East region, including Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Kenya. The Middle East is a vibrant and dynamic business landscape, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service.  Kapture CX’s track record of helping over 1000+ businesses globally, coupled with their proven ability to drive significant improvements in team productivity, overall customer satisfaction, and operational cost reduction, makes them an ideal partner for businesses in the Middle East seeking to elevate their customer experience.By joining forces with Kapture CX, I am confident that we can support businesses in the Middle East to establish a strong foothold in the market and deliver exceptional customer experiences.”

  • The Marcom Avenue appoints Nikhil Sharda as AVP – marketing

    The Marcom Avenue appoints Nikhil Sharda as AVP – marketing

    Mumbai: The Marcom Avenue, a leading integrated marketing agency, with its recently launched renewed 2.0 avatar, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nikhil Sharda as assistant vice president as the first step in ushering change in the marketing landscape. With an impressive track record and deep expertise in operations and client management, Nikhil will play a pivotal role in further enhancing the company’s operational efficiency and driving its growth trajectory.

    Prior to joining The Marcom Avenue, Nikhil’s impressive career journey included holding the position of vice president at Media Mantra, executive vice president at Scroll Mantra, creative director at FrogIdeas and Digital Evangelist at AdGlobal360. During these roles, he skillfully crafted effective go-to-market strategies for a diverse range of renowned brands, such as Comviva, Beardo, OZiva, ViewSonic, VNL, Jim Beam, TerraPay, Twitter India Marketing, Rajasthan Tourism, Maruti Suzuki, NEXA, Bureau of Indian Standards, BSB Edge, Delhivery, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and the European Union and several others.

    “We extend a warm welcome to Nikhil Sharda as our newly appointed assistant vice president,” stated The Marcom Avenue director Divanshi Gupta. “Nikhil’s strong skills and dedication perfectly match our core values of excellence. As The Marcom Avenue embarks on international expansion, his seasoned experience will fuel operational efficiency and strategic branding. This strategic move echoes our overarching vision of becoming the ultimate marketing solution agency. Nikhil’s role is poised to shape impactful narratives, steering success for The Marcom Avenue clients. We extend our best wishes to him for his new role.”

    “I am excited to join the ranks of The Marcom Avenue, a company renowned for its avant-garde approach and unwavering dedication to client triumph,” commented Nikhil Sharda. “I eagerly anticipate collaborating closely with the adept teams here to elevate operational practices, fortify client relationships, and contribute to the continuous advancement of the company.”

    Nikhil is also a published author and an independent writer for various online journals. His reputation as a results-driven professional endowed with a discerning eye for operational excellence precedes him, and his appointment underscores The Marcom Avenue’s steadfast commitment to perpetual enhancement and delivering unparalleled value to its esteemed clientele.

  • Mandeep Singh takes helm as NDTV’s TV Network revenue head

    Mandeep Singh takes helm as NDTV’s TV Network revenue head

    Mumbai: Mandeep Singh, formerly vice president at Bennett Coleman, has assumed the role of revenue head for the TV Network at NDTV.

    With over two decades of executive experience in esteemed media companies like The Walt Disney Co, UTV, Zee, Times Television Network, and BCCL Response (Times of India Group), he brings a wealth of expertise.

    Additionally, he co-founded and led a D2C start-up focused on personal care. Prior to his tenure at BCCL, he served as country manager & COO at B4U Network, and held the position of executive director at The Walt Disney Company, spearheading the revenue function for 13 years.

  • Shubham Mukherjee appointed as Samsung India’s head corp comm

    Shubham Mukherjee appointed as Samsung India’s head corp comm

    Mumbai: Shubham Mukherjee, with a diverse career spanning journalism and corporate communications, has been appointed as the head of corporate communications and corporate citizenship/CSR at Samsung India.

    Before joining Samsung, Mukherjee held key positions at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd and Bain & Company, accumulating valuable experience. His extensive journalistic background includes roles as the national business editor at The Times of India and a senior editor at Economic Times, totaling over 15 years in the field.

  • Singapore Tourism Board appoints Lim Kean Bon as area director, India, South Asia, and Africa

    Singapore Tourism Board appoints Lim Kean Bon as area director, India, South Asia, and Africa

    Mumbai: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the appointment of Lim Kean Bon as area director, India, South Asia, and Africa on 1 September. He will succeed Raymond Lim as the India market lead based in New Delhi, leading STB’s promotion, and travel trade engagement activities in Northern and Eastern India to sustain and grow affinity for Singapore from leisure travelers. In addition, Kean Bon will be responsible for business development efforts to secure visitorship across India to Singapore in the cruise and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) segments. He will also lead his team in engaging consumers in other regional markets like Bangladesh and South Africa.  

    Speaking on this appointment for Singapore Tourism Board (STB) regional director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa (IMESA) GB Srithar, said, “We extend a hearty welcome to Kean Bon as he joins our dynamic team. I believe Kean Bon’s leadership in driving experience development for a leisure precinct and his past tenure in the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau (SECB) places him in good stead to take on this role in STB New Delhi, particularly in this pivotal moment of anchoring Singapore as the premier lifestyle and business destination for Indian travellers.”

    Kean Bon started his career in the Singapore public service as an urban planner in Singapore’s city planning authority. He joined the STB infrastructure planning and management division in 2015 to drive the planning of MICE infrastructure, and subsequently moved on to the SECB team in 2017, where he managed destination bids and account servicing activities for large-scale business meetings and conventions organised by global associations. Prior to taking on the STB New Delhi leadership role, Kean Bon led STB’s Lifestyle Precinct Development team from 2020 to 2023, where he set direction for various projects to sustain the appeal of Orchard Road, Singapore’s leading lifestyle precinct. “I am excited to join the STB IMESA team and look forward to building on the good work and strong partnerships forged by my predecessor Raymond”, Kean Bon said. “Together with my team in New Delhi, we will continue our efforts to promote Singapore and inspire the Indian audience with the sheer breadth of vibrant experiences the city has to offer for leisure and business travellers.”