Omnicom Media MENA has appointed Wissam Najjar as Chief Commercial Officer, expanding his responsibilities as the media network implements a broader operating model across the MENA region. The company announced the leadership development through a LinkedIn post, noting that the new structure is designed to bring specialist capabilities closer together and strengthen the way Omnicom...
Havas has announced a strengthened leadership structure for its African operations, appointing Roxana Ravjee as Regional CEO, Africa. The move comes as the Group increases its focus and investment across the continent. Expanded Leadership Structure As part of the new structure, Dany Naaman, currently CEO of the Middle East region (Media), will take on strategic...
Parag Murudkar has joined Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (ABSLMF) as Head of Marketing, taking charge of marketing, brand and public relations for the asset management business. Murudkar moves to ABSLMF from Aditya Birla Capital’s NBFC business, where he served as Marketing Head. In his new role, he will bring his experience across financial...
Shailesh Hegde has joined NDTV as National Revenue Head, NDTV Marathi & Government Sales, taking on a key leadership role across the network’s revenue operations. Hegde brings more than 18 years of experience in media sales, having worked with several leading media organisations during his career, including The Indian Express, Zee Telefilms, Sony Entertainment Television,...
Kartik Iyer, Chief Operating Officer, dentsu India, has retired from the network after more than three decades in the media and advertising industry. Iyer joined dentsu in 2008 and was appointed COO of dentsu India in 2021. During his tenure, he led agencies including Carat, Amplifi and Vizeum, working with a diverse portfolio of brands...
Priya Nair has made history by becoming the first woman to be named CEO of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in the company’s 92-year history. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for one of India’s largest consumer goods companies and reflects the growing presence of women in senior leadership roles across the Indian corporate sector. Nair has...
Ghobash Group has appointed Marc Veelenturf as Managing Director of CNS Middle East, alongside responsibility for the Group’s broader technology cluster. The appointment comes as the UAE-based conglomerate continues to strengthen its technology portfolio and expand its focus on digital transformation, artificial intelligence and secure innovation. In his new role, Veelenturf will oversee CNS Middle...
Himalaya is set to appoint Vikas Gupta as Chief Executive Officer, India, as the company strengthens its leadership team and prepares for its next phase of growth in the Indian market. Gupta will take charge of Himalaya’s India business effective September 23, 2026. Gupta Moves from VLCC Gupta joins Himalaya from VLCC, where he currently...
Ashwini Ramakrishnan has joined Levi Strauss & Co. as Brand Lead, India, taking on a new marketing leadership role as the company continues to strengthen its brand presence in the Indian market. Ramakrishnan announced her appointment in a post on LinkedIn, sharing her excitement about the new chapter and her plans to work with the...
Vineet Jain has joined Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business as Chief Operating Officer, moving from V-Mart Retail, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Jain will oversee operations across Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle business, with responsibilities spanning operational performance, customer experience, business development and network expansion. Nearly Three Decades...
