Tag: Rana Kapoor

  • Goafest 2018 announces its illustrious, multi-genre speakers’ panel

    Goafest 2018 announces its illustrious, multi-genre speakers’ panel

    MUMBAI: Goafest, the apex industry event that celebrates milestones in the Indian media and entertainment industry has announced an illustrious, multi-genre speakers’ panel for the 2018 edition. The progressive speaker line up for the 3 day knowledge forum include visionaries and game changers from across business, sports , media and entertainment sectors. Opening the festival as keynote on Day 1 will be  Yoga Guru and Business Leader “Baba Ramdev”  and Founder, Managing director and CEO of Yes Bank, “Rana Kapoor’, each  of who have been game-changers in the  respective areas. 

    Speaking about the versatile speaker line-up at the celebrated festival, Ashish Bhasin, Chairman of Goafest 2018 & Vice President of Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) said, “Our endeavor continues to be create a festival experience that is inclusive and delivers an immersive ideas exchange platform. This year we have a versatile and inspiring line up of speakers, each who have been who have  been thought leaders in the categories. Listening to their  success stories is sure to provide learning enrichment  and significant value to all festival goers.” 

    The dynamic speaker line-up  includes stalwarts like 

    Day 1
    1. Yog Guru – Baba RamdevJi 
    2. Rana Kapoor –  Managing Director & CEO, Yes Bank

     Day 2
    1. Rosie Yakob – Co Founder , Genius Steals
    2. Sparsh Shah – Child Artist, Singer, TedX speaker
    3. Cameron Worth – Founder, SharpEnd
    4. Tim Castree – Global Chief Executive Officer, Wavemaker
    5. Dean Donaldson & Jonathan Tavss – Transformation Strategist & Digital Futurologist, Kaleidoko
    6. Jonty Rhodes – Cricket Legend,South Africa
    7. Sidharth Malhotra – Bollywood Star, Youth Icon

    Day 3
    1. Samuel Akesson – Art Director, Forsman & Bodenfors
    2. Sania Mirza – Indian Tennis player
    3. Wain Choi – Chief Creative officer at CJ K-Valley.
    5. Amelia Conway ( Director) & Ramaa Mosley (Creative Director) – Adolescent.
    6.  In conversation with the versatile acow Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Presented by the Advertising Club and AAAI the Goafest 2017 will once again see the entire advertising and marketing fraternity come together in Goa from 5th April, 2018 to 7th April 2018.  

  • Yes Bank’s Kapoor is CEO of the Year: Sabre Awards

    Yes Bank’s Kapoor is CEO of the Year: Sabre Awards

    MUMBAI: Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor is the CEO of the Year as per Asia-Pacific Sabre Awards 2016 organised by the The Holmes Group in Hong Kong. The award was conferred on Kapoor for his exemplary vision and leadership as an Entrepreneur, Industry captain and Global thought leader.

    “It is a privilege and honour to be adjudged ‘CEO of the Year’ by The Holmes Group; such global recognitions motivate us to raise the bar in our collective pursuit to consistently deliver on our Vision to ‘Build the Finest Quality Bank of the World in India,” Kapoor said while receiving the award.

    “India remains a bright spot on the global economic horizon at a time when the global economy is still sluggish. I am confident that with the right mix of innovative ideas, access to risk capital and large consumption demand, India is well positioned to emerge as the global hub for entrepreneurship & innovation with the potential to fuel not only national, but also global aspirations in the 21st century,” Kapoor added.

    The SABRE Awards recognizes superior achievement in branding and deputation in north America, EMEA and the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Yes Bank’s Kapoor is CEO of the Year: Sabre Awards

    Yes Bank’s Kapoor is CEO of the Year: Sabre Awards

    MUMBAI: Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor is the CEO of the Year as per Asia-Pacific Sabre Awards 2016 organised by the The Holmes Group in Hong Kong. The award was conferred on Kapoor for his exemplary vision and leadership as an Entrepreneur, Industry captain and Global thought leader.

    “It is a privilege and honour to be adjudged ‘CEO of the Year’ by The Holmes Group; such global recognitions motivate us to raise the bar in our collective pursuit to consistently deliver on our Vision to ‘Build the Finest Quality Bank of the World in India,” Kapoor said while receiving the award.

    “India remains a bright spot on the global economic horizon at a time when the global economy is still sluggish. I am confident that with the right mix of innovative ideas, access to risk capital and large consumption demand, India is well positioned to emerge as the global hub for entrepreneurship & innovation with the potential to fuel not only national, but also global aspirations in the 21st century,” Kapoor added.

    The SABRE Awards recognizes superior achievement in branding and deputation in north America, EMEA and the Asia-Pacific region.

  • Yes Bank initiates Facebook at work for its employees

    Yes Bank initiates Facebook at work for its employees

    MUMBAI: Yes Bank, India’s 5 largest private sector Bank has partnered with Facebook at Work to roll out the platform to all its 15,000+ employees. Facebook at Work is a business version of Facebook that allows companies to build more productive, efficient and collaborative workplaces. It is easy-to-use, secure and available on desktop and mobile devices. Facebook at Work has a look and feel similar to that of Facebook and therefore making it easier for Yes Bank’s employees to leverage the features to increase productivity and communication among multiple teams. Yes Bank is the First Bank in India to implement Facebook at Work for its employees.

    Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor said, “Yes Bank has been a pioneer in adoption of technology as well as on Social media channels. Collaboration and exchange of ideas at the work-place is the key to drive motivation, and Facebook at Work is a powerful platform which allow every Yes Banker to visualize, strategize and actualize in a collaborative environment.”

    Yes Bank will be using the Facebook at Work solution to improve the communication flow within the organization thereby helping to increase the agility in business-critical decision making as well as strengthening the working relationships and engagement across multiple teams in the Bank. 

    In line with its Design Driven organizational structure, Yes Bank has always placed immense emphasis on strong ‘Internal Communication’ and Facebook at Work provides a simple and innovative way to increase productivity, foster employee engagement and enable all employees within the Bank to be focussed on 

  • Yes Bank initiates Facebook at work for its employees

    Yes Bank initiates Facebook at work for its employees

    MUMBAI: Yes Bank, India’s 5 largest private sector Bank has partnered with Facebook at Work to roll out the platform to all its 15,000+ employees. Facebook at Work is a business version of Facebook that allows companies to build more productive, efficient and collaborative workplaces. It is easy-to-use, secure and available on desktop and mobile devices. Facebook at Work has a look and feel similar to that of Facebook and therefore making it easier for Yes Bank’s employees to leverage the features to increase productivity and communication among multiple teams. Yes Bank is the First Bank in India to implement Facebook at Work for its employees.

    Yes Bank MD and CEO Rana Kapoor said, “Yes Bank has been a pioneer in adoption of technology as well as on Social media channels. Collaboration and exchange of ideas at the work-place is the key to drive motivation, and Facebook at Work is a powerful platform which allow every Yes Banker to visualize, strategize and actualize in a collaborative environment.”

    Yes Bank will be using the Facebook at Work solution to improve the communication flow within the organization thereby helping to increase the agility in business-critical decision making as well as strengthening the working relationships and engagement across multiple teams in the Bank. 

    In line with its Design Driven organizational structure, Yes Bank has always placed immense emphasis on strong ‘Internal Communication’ and Facebook at Work provides a simple and innovative way to increase productivity, foster employee engagement and enable all employees within the Bank to be focussed on 

  • YES BANK signs multi-year deal with Hockey India League as Associate Sponsor

    YES BANK signs multi-year deal with Hockey India League as Associate Sponsor

    NEW DELHI: YES BANK, India’s fourth largest private sector Bank, signs a multi-year deal with the Hockey India League (HIL) commencing with the 2014 season.

    Announcing the deal, HIL Chairman, Dr Narinder Batra, said: “This is a fantastic, long-term partnership for the League. We look forward to our association with YES BANK to mobilise sports innovation and infuse positive energy into Hockey. HIL had a terrific start last year and we are certain with YES BANK on board, it will benefit both the League and our millions of followers around the world. I welcome YES BANK to the HIL family and our joint vision and commitment to the league and its fans will help make the League one of the best and the biggest in the world.”

    YES BANK has been recognized amongst the India’a Top and Fastest Growing Banks and now this home grown iconic Indian brand will join HIL’s other leading brand partners- Hero MotoCorp and Airtel.

    Rana Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK said: “YES BANK is fully committed to the growth and development of India’s most participative sport – Hockey. Through its vibrant & innovative sporting format, HIL brings together the entire country, irrespective of regional or demographic diversity, as also grooms a steady pool of young, talented players for the Indian National Team. We are extremely pleased to associate with the Hockey India League. Through our dedicated Sports Banking proposition, we are also committed to provide a robust financial infrastructure to support sports through customised banking solutions for various Hockey Associations, Teams as well as Players.”

    In the inaugural season, 70 top domestic players including the Indian national side as well as 50 international players who are part of the national squads of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Netherlands, Germany, Malaysia, Spain, and Argentina played for the five franchise teams.

    Of the 120 players who played in the inaugural Hero Hockey India League in 2013, 60 were Olympians. The list includes winners of the prestigious FIH Player of the Year Award including Jamie Dwyer (2004, 2009, 2010, 2011), Teun de Nooijer (2003, 2005, 2006) and Moritz Fuerste (2012). Seven of the top 10 FIH rated players played in the Hero HIL 2013.

    More than 69 million fans across the world watched the inaugural tournament won by the Ranchi Rhinos telecast in 146 countries. HIL used innovative marketing mediums and currently has 5.59 lac fans on Facebook, making it the largest hockey facebook page in the world and is one of the most engaging sports leagues on the social media platform.

    Six franchise teams will feature in the second season of the Hero Hockey India League to be held from 25 January to 23 February 2014. The League will be an opportunity for 144 leading players to showcase their skills in 34 matches at six different venues.

    Star Sports, Broadcast Partner of the Hero HIL will telecast all the matches live.

  • Yes Bank inks five-year sponsorship deal with IPL

    MUMBAI: Yes Bank has come on-board as the on-ground sponsor of cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) in the financial services category for a period of five years.

    Citi was the official on-ground sponsor of the IPL in the financial services category till IPL season 5 before it decided not to renew the deal.

    Yes Bank is the third official on-ground sponsor apart from title sponsor Pepsi and associate sponsor Vodafone, which renewed its association with IPL last year.

    Yes Bank Founder, MD & CEO Rana Kapoor said, “IPL is the foremost event property in India, which through its vibrant and innovative platform brings together the entire country, irrespective of regional or demographic diversity.

    “We are confident that Yes Bank‘s association with IPL for five years will facilitate our brand recognition, and further propel our pan India retail banking franchise. We look forward to deepen our relationship with our stakeholders through various exciting and creative initiatives around the IPL in our Retail branch serving areas across India.”

    IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said, “Pepsi IPL welcomes Yes Bank on board. Our relationship will only get stronger in the weeks and months to come, and we shall together ensure that we deliver a stupendous tournament.”

    The IPL season 6 will be played from 3 April to 26 May involving a total of 76 matches to be played over a period of seven weeks.