Former Aditya Birla Capital Group CMO Darshana Shah has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey with the launch of Strategic Consulting & Coaching, an independent advisory practice focused on brand, growth and customer transformation. The consultancy will work with founders, leadership teams and organisations, drawing on Shah’s nearly three decades of experience in marketing, brand building...
Stone Water By Zuper has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Iconic Resort of the Year’ award at the ET Hospitality Icons 2026, marking a significant milestone in the resort’s journey of redefining luxury hospitality in Maharashtra. The award was presented by renowned actress Celina Jaitly, recognizing the resort’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest...
The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed the official roster submissions and direct invite recipients for the MOBA Legends: 5v5! tournament at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, with India among the 16 nations receiving a direct invitation to compete in the title at the inaugural global nation-based esports competition, scheduled to take place in Riyadh,...
Actor and content creator Bhuvan Bam has entered the premium fragrance market with the launch of Sarkar, a new perfume brand co-founded with entrepreneurs Neel Gogia, Rohit Raj and Jag Chima. Nearly three years in development, Sarkar has debuted with a collection of four unisex fragrances priced between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000. The perfumes will be...
Outworks, an AI-native transformation company headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has launched Sprint 30, a structured programme designed to help governments and large enterprises across the Middle East and Africa move from AI strategy to fully operational and governed AI agents within 30 days. Unlike traditional AI initiatives that can involve lengthy pilots...
Webedia Arabia Group has appointed Elie Zeinieh as Chief Executive Officer of LeadGen MENA, reinforcing the Group’s focus on accelerating innovation, strengthening operational capabilities and expanding its media portfolio across the region. Zeinieh steps into the CEO position after serving as Managing Director of LeadGen MENA, where he played a key role in establishing the...
JSW Motors has appointed Pankaj Doval as Senior Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Public Policy, strengthening its leadership team as the company expands its engagement with government, regulatory institutions and industry stakeholders. In his new role, Doval will lead the company’s engagement with central and state governments, regulatory and policy institutions, and industry bodies....
Eli Lilly and Company has promoted Gaurav Mehta to the role of Associate Vice President – CMO & Strategic Capabilities, marking an expansion of his leadership responsibilities at the company. Prior to the promotion, Mehta served as Executive Director – Marketing and Strategic Capabilities, where he contributed to the company’s marketing and strategic initiatives. Over...
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), marking a significant leadership transition as the Tata Group-owned carrier enters its next phase of execution and global expansion. Gebremariam succeeds Campbell Wilson, who had been leading Air India since 2022 and oversaw a...
Rajiv Singh has stepped down as Head of Marketing – QSR Business at Haldiram’s, concluding a tenure during which the company rolled out several marketing campaigns, introduced new offerings and expanded strategic partnerships across food delivery, dining and consumer platforms. Singh announced his departure through a LinkedIn post, sharing that it marked his last working...
