Dentsu India has appointed Ajay Gupte as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), South Asia, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its transformation into an integrated, client-centric and innovation-led growth partner. In his new role, Gupte will work closely with Harsha Razdan, Chief Executive Officer, South Asia, to advance the company’s strategic priorities, strengthen...
Bacardi has announced the appointment of Mahesh Kanchan as Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia, effective 1 October, reinforcing its leadership team as it continues to strengthen its presence across one of its most strategically important growth regions. Kanchan succeeds Vinay Golikeri, who has been promoted to Regional President for Asia, Middle East and...
Adani Natural Resources has appointed Nitin Jagad as Head – Corporate Communication, strengthening its communications leadership as the company continues to expand its presence across the mining and metals sector. Based in Ahmedabad, Jagad joined the organisation in June 2026 and will lead corporate communications for the Adani Group’s mining and metals portfolio, overseeing strategic...
Honasa Consumer, one of India’s leading beauty and personal care companies, has announced the elevation of Shivang Jain as Chief Executive Officer of BTM Ventures, the parent company of Reginald Men. The leadership transition underscores Honasa’s commitment to developing internal talent while accelerating the growth of its expanding brand portfolio. In his new role, Jain...
Hybrid today announced that Ketan Deorankar has joined the company as Director – Growth, INSEA, as part of its continued investment in strengthening its regional leadership team. Deorankar brings over a decade of experience in performance marketing, media planning and large-scale campaign execution. He has previously managed media planning and buying for BMW India across...
CapitalXB Finance Pvt. Ltd., an RBI-regulated NBFC-Factor and Authorised Dealer (AD) Category III licence holder, has announced the appointment of Pavan Matai as its Business Head, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it accelerates the next phase of its growth journey. The appointment comes as CapitalXB expands its financing platform for MSMEs, mid-market businesses and...
Prakul Bakshi Events (PBE), one of India’s leading entertainment and artist management companies, has announced the appointment of Jesse Julka as its Chief Executive Officer, reinforcing the company’s leadership team as it accelerates its growth across the live entertainment and talent management industry. With more than 26 years of experience spanning entertainment, media, artist management,...
NDTV has promoted senior journalist Manogya Loiwal to the position of Executive Editor, recognising her extensive contribution to television journalism and strengthening the network’s editorial leadership. The elevation comes just months after Loiwal joined NDTV as Senior Editor and Anchor, marking another significant milestone in her journalism career spanning more than two decades. Strengthening NDTV’s...
As Tarun Ummat celebrates another year, his professional journey stands as a reflection of the remarkable transformation of India’s digital advertising industry. With more than two decades of experience spanning media, adtech and digital marketing, Ummat has played a pivotal role in shaping business growth while adapting to the ever-evolving digital landscape. Currently serving as...
Havas Media Network India has appointed Sparsh Ganguli as Head of Trading, further strengthening its leadership team and reinforcing its media trading capabilities as the agency continues to expand its integrated, future-ready media solutions. Based in Mumbai, Ganguli will report to Mohit Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, Havas Media Network India, and will lead the network’s...
