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  • Debkumar Dasgupta moves on from IndiaCast

    Debkumar Dasgupta moves on from IndiaCast

    Mumbai: IndiaCast Media Syndication head (Middle East-Africa) Debkumar Dasgupta has moved on from the group after a long stint of over two decades. He will be in the company till 31 December.

    Dasgupta was currently posted in Dubai as senior VP and business head- syndication, Middle East and Africa of IndiaCast- the international and digital distribution arm of Viacom18 and TV18.

    He joined the group 24 years ago, and initially managed the domestic distribution of the channel. But his role expanded post the launch of Colors, when he was appointed to manage the Asia Pacific channel distribution and global content sales and syndication. The syndication business recorded significant growth during the subsequent decade. Later on, he was elevated to manage the channel business including subscription, ad sales, syndication in the Middle East-Africa.

  • Cashfree appoints Ramkumar Venkatesan as SVP of engineering

    Cashfree appoints Ramkumar Venkatesan as SVP of engineering

    Mumbai: Digital payments and banking technology company Cashfree has appointed Ramkumar Venkatesan as SVP of engineering, to fuel the next phase of tech-stack innovation and product evolution.

    He will be responsible for scaling the engineering team to enable rapid innovation and customer delight, said the company in a statement.

    Venkatesan has more than 24 years of experience in ad-tech, big data, e-commerce, and database technology in the US and Indian markets. In his most recent role, he worked with Jivox as CTO and VP of engineering, where he led the growth of the engineering team and the acquisition of new customers through product innovation.

    Commenting on the appointment,  Cashfree, CEO and co-founder, Akash Sinha said, “Ramkumar has extensive experience in conceptualising and implementing quality in engineering and tech processes and teams, which is essential for a fast-growing firm like Cashfree. Over the course of his career, he has led engineering operations for tech-driven companies in many industries. Ramkumar’s expertise and domain knowledge will be invaluable as we develop our products and solutions to cater to a global customer base.”

    Venkatesan is passionate about scalability, sustainability and quality in technology and engineering teams and has a few patents in distributed systems.

    Talking about his new role, he said, “India and Cashfree are at the forefront of innovation in the digital economy and payments. I am thrilled about my foray into the world of fintech with Cashfree, led by talented and ambitious individuals. Cashfree is one of the top fintechs in the country that has been enabling seamless, digital transactions through a customer-centric and innovative approach. I am looking forward to enhancing Cashfree’s product offerings, market share, and technology across the globe.”

  • Anita Karnik is new SVP at Sniper

    Anita Karnik is new SVP at Sniper

    MUMBAi: In line with its recent senior management restructuring, The 120 Media Collective has brought in former Mindshare principal partner, Anita Karnik, as the senior vice-president and business head for Sniper, the commercials & content production arm of the company.

    She takes over from Chahna Rupani, and will report to the founder and CEO Roopak Saluja.

    The announcement comes shortly after the appointments of Kaizad Pardiwalla as president, and Abinandan Bose as creative director respectively, for Jack in the Box Worldwide, the company’s integrated communications agency.

    Commenting on joining Sniper, Karnik said, “I am delighted to join Sniper, which has always been a front runner (in its erstwhile Bang Bang Film days and thereafter as Sniper itself) in the business of Content – spanning commercials and multiscreen content. I look forward to creating some more magic, especially in this ‘Lean-in’ era.”

    “The creation of Sniper a couple of years ago, from its antecedent Bang Bang Films, was a prescient move in line with where the industry has now moved to. Anita joins us at the perfect time to capitalize on the seriousness with which brands are viewing content and allocating investments towards video. Her multi-format, multi-platform content experience is bound to prove invaluable while leading Sniper towards market leadership in a fast-evolving space,” added Saluja.

  • Anita Karnik is new SVP at Sniper

    Anita Karnik is new SVP at Sniper

    MUMBAi: In line with its recent senior management restructuring, The 120 Media Collective has brought in former Mindshare principal partner, Anita Karnik, as the senior vice-president and business head for Sniper, the commercials & content production arm of the company.

    She takes over from Chahna Rupani, and will report to the founder and CEO Roopak Saluja.

    The announcement comes shortly after the appointments of Kaizad Pardiwalla as president, and Abinandan Bose as creative director respectively, for Jack in the Box Worldwide, the company’s integrated communications agency.

    Commenting on joining Sniper, Karnik said, “I am delighted to join Sniper, which has always been a front runner (in its erstwhile Bang Bang Film days and thereafter as Sniper itself) in the business of Content – spanning commercials and multiscreen content. I look forward to creating some more magic, especially in this ‘Lean-in’ era.”

    “The creation of Sniper a couple of years ago, from its antecedent Bang Bang Films, was a prescient move in line with where the industry has now moved to. Anita joins us at the perfect time to capitalize on the seriousness with which brands are viewing content and allocating investments towards video. Her multi-format, multi-platform content experience is bound to prove invaluable while leading Sniper towards market leadership in a fast-evolving space,” added Saluja.

  • Performics India appoints Suhael Choudhury as west – SVP

    Performics India appoints Suhael Choudhury as west – SVP

    MUMBAI: In a significant development, digital and performance marketing firm Performics India has appointed Suhael Choudhury as Senior Vice President, Business Head –West.  She will report in to Mayoori Kango, chief digital officer for Performics & Resultrix.  Choudhury has fifteen years of experience across integrated marketing, account management and business development. Till recently, she was previously the Associate Director- Marketing & Campaign Management at Aimia Inc, which is a data-driven marketing and loyalty analytics company. Her experience spans key positions across companies such as Ignitee Digital Solutions, Ogilvy One Worldwide, Solutions Digitas, GroupM Interaction and Indigo Consulting. She has worked on brands such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Lakme Salon, The Mobile Store and UTI Mutual Funds. 

    Her role is to strategically build and support business transformation for Performics and drive cutting edge solutions in media analytics, media technology and programmatic solutions. Mayoori Kango, Chief Digital Officer, Performics & Resultrix says, “Suhael  Choudhury is a key hire for us and understands very well the interplay of Customer Communication, Technology, Data & Analytics. These are much sought after skills, not just in India but across the globe. She carries the responsibility of deepening and growing businesses across existing and new clientele. Our business is undergoing a transformation and the opportunities are huge. We are the undisputed leader in performance marketing and she will add visibly to our offering.” 

    Choudhury says, “In my fifteen years career in Integrated Marketing, I have constantly seen the next happening now. Technology has not only transformed brand communication, but also opened up multiple engagement points. Data is now the core of any business powered by technology enablers. I join Performics at a time when the group has embarked on its ‘Power of One’ vision with Publicis Media and hence I am even more excited about the tremendous possibilities that can create a deep impact on the business.”

    Performics has always held leadership position in the market as a pure play performance player. It has consistently enhanced its digital offerings—be the set-up of mobile marketing unit Performics Mobile in 2014, the setup of a media technology division in Bangalore or the Center Of Excellence teams in Delhi and Mumbai.  The group has seen significant increase in billings and revenues through new clients such as Airtel, Olx, Zopper to name a few. It and has also set up a ‘Communications Planning Team’ which uses data to map the consumer journey from awareness to buying.

  • Performics India appoints Suhael Choudhury as west – SVP

    Performics India appoints Suhael Choudhury as west – SVP

    MUMBAI: In a significant development, digital and performance marketing firm Performics India has appointed Suhael Choudhury as Senior Vice President, Business Head –West.  She will report in to Mayoori Kango, chief digital officer for Performics & Resultrix.  Choudhury has fifteen years of experience across integrated marketing, account management and business development. Till recently, she was previously the Associate Director- Marketing & Campaign Management at Aimia Inc, which is a data-driven marketing and loyalty analytics company. Her experience spans key positions across companies such as Ignitee Digital Solutions, Ogilvy One Worldwide, Solutions Digitas, GroupM Interaction and Indigo Consulting. She has worked on brands such as Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Hindustan Unilever, Lakme Salon, The Mobile Store and UTI Mutual Funds. 

    Her role is to strategically build and support business transformation for Performics and drive cutting edge solutions in media analytics, media technology and programmatic solutions. Mayoori Kango, Chief Digital Officer, Performics & Resultrix says, “Suhael  Choudhury is a key hire for us and understands very well the interplay of Customer Communication, Technology, Data & Analytics. These are much sought after skills, not just in India but across the globe. She carries the responsibility of deepening and growing businesses across existing and new clientele. Our business is undergoing a transformation and the opportunities are huge. We are the undisputed leader in performance marketing and she will add visibly to our offering.” 

    Choudhury says, “In my fifteen years career in Integrated Marketing, I have constantly seen the next happening now. Technology has not only transformed brand communication, but also opened up multiple engagement points. Data is now the core of any business powered by technology enablers. I join Performics at a time when the group has embarked on its ‘Power of One’ vision with Publicis Media and hence I am even more excited about the tremendous possibilities that can create a deep impact on the business.”

    Performics has always held leadership position in the market as a pure play performance player. It has consistently enhanced its digital offerings—be the set-up of mobile marketing unit Performics Mobile in 2014, the setup of a media technology division in Bangalore or the Center Of Excellence teams in Delhi and Mumbai.  The group has seen significant increase in billings and revenues through new clients such as Airtel, Olx, Zopper to name a few. It and has also set up a ‘Communications Planning Team’ which uses data to map the consumer journey from awareness to buying.

  • Dentsu Webchutney promotes Tanvi Jain to SVP

    Dentsu Webchutney promotes Tanvi Jain to SVP

    MUMBAI: Dentsu Webchutney, the full-service digital agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has announced the promotion of TanviJain to senior vice president and branch head in Delhi. Prior to this, Jain was vice president at Dentsu Digital.

    As part of her new mandate, Jain will be responsible for acquiring new clients apart from taking the lead in servicing the existing clients. She will also be responsible for revenue growth from the region and will continue to report to m Dentsu Webchutney, chief executive officer and co-founder Sidharth Rao .

    Speaking on the promotion, Rao says, “Jain is one of the finest talents that we currently have on board. I have previously worked with Jain in the early years of Dentsu Webchutney and I am extremely glad to have her back. Delhi is our largest office and we are looking forward to scaling new heights in 2016 under Jain’s leadership.”

    Jain adds, “As part of the Dentsu Aegis Network with almost 700 digital professionals, we have the opportunity to reshape the digital industry and partner our clients in their transformational journey across the new digital native consumer landscape. I am honoured to lead the Dentsu Webchutney brand in Delhi which has over 100 people and some of the best clients in the business.”

    Jain began her career with event management in 2003 and went on to work for agencies such as Dentsu Webchutney, Isobar and Sapient Nitro.

    Some of the clients that Jain has worked on include Microsoft, ICICI, Adidas, MasterCard ME, Canon, Hitachi, Frito Lays, Coca Cola.

  • Dentsu Webchutney promotes Tanvi Jain to SVP

    Dentsu Webchutney promotes Tanvi Jain to SVP

    MUMBAI: Dentsu Webchutney, the full-service digital agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has announced the promotion of TanviJain to senior vice president and branch head in Delhi. Prior to this, Jain was vice president at Dentsu Digital.

    As part of her new mandate, Jain will be responsible for acquiring new clients apart from taking the lead in servicing the existing clients. She will also be responsible for revenue growth from the region and will continue to report to m Dentsu Webchutney, chief executive officer and co-founder Sidharth Rao .

    Speaking on the promotion, Rao says, “Jain is one of the finest talents that we currently have on board. I have previously worked with Jain in the early years of Dentsu Webchutney and I am extremely glad to have her back. Delhi is our largest office and we are looking forward to scaling new heights in 2016 under Jain’s leadership.”

    Jain adds, “As part of the Dentsu Aegis Network with almost 700 digital professionals, we have the opportunity to reshape the digital industry and partner our clients in their transformational journey across the new digital native consumer landscape. I am honoured to lead the Dentsu Webchutney brand in Delhi which has over 100 people and some of the best clients in the business.”

    Jain began her career with event management in 2003 and went on to work for agencies such as Dentsu Webchutney, Isobar and Sapient Nitro.

    Some of the clients that Jain has worked on include Microsoft, ICICI, Adidas, MasterCard ME, Canon, Hitachi, Frito Lays, Coca Cola.

  • Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution promotes Allen Etherton to SVP

    Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution promotes Allen Etherton to SVP

    MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution has promoted veteran finance executive Allen Etherton to senior vice president – planning & analysis.

    Etherton expanded his aegis to include financial planning on a global basis, last year. A 10-year veteran of Warner Bros., Etherton has been overseeing the entire Worldwide Television Distribution Financial Planning and Analysis team, responsible for all financial planning and analysis for the global television distribution businesses in order to guide senior management (both Domestic & International) in key decision making. Etherton will continue to report to Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution executive vice president – finance & contract administration Andy Lewis.

    “Allen’s knowledge, expertise and insights truly make him an integral member of the senior leadership team,” said Lewis. “We look forward to our continued ability to tap into Allen’s strategic smarts in our efforts to facilitate growth within our businesses.”

    Etherton joined Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution in 2005 as director of finance. He has worked his way up through the ranks being promoted to executive director and then vice president, adding responsibilities during that time to include cable and subscription-video-on-demand and, last year, international territories to his responsibilities.

    Etherton got his start in the participations department at Paramount, where he worked for three years. He joined Warner Bros. as an audit manager in the participations department. He returned to Paramount in 2000 as a production finance executive assigned to Entertainment Tonight, before returning to Warner Bros. in 2005.

  • Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution promotes Allen Etherton to SVP

    Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution promotes Allen Etherton to SVP

    MUMBAI: Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution has promoted veteran finance executive Allen Etherton to senior vice president – planning & analysis.

    Etherton expanded his aegis to include financial planning on a global basis, last year. A 10-year veteran of Warner Bros., Etherton has been overseeing the entire Worldwide Television Distribution Financial Planning and Analysis team, responsible for all financial planning and analysis for the global television distribution businesses in order to guide senior management (both Domestic & International) in key decision making. Etherton will continue to report to Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution executive vice president – finance & contract administration Andy Lewis.

    “Allen’s knowledge, expertise and insights truly make him an integral member of the senior leadership team,” said Lewis. “We look forward to our continued ability to tap into Allen’s strategic smarts in our efforts to facilitate growth within our businesses.”

    Etherton joined Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution in 2005 as director of finance. He has worked his way up through the ranks being promoted to executive director and then vice president, adding responsibilities during that time to include cable and subscription-video-on-demand and, last year, international territories to his responsibilities.

    Etherton got his start in the participations department at Paramount, where he worked for three years. He joined Warner Bros. as an audit manager in the participations department. He returned to Paramount in 2000 as a production finance executive assigned to Entertainment Tonight, before returning to Warner Bros. in 2005.