Indian artificial intelligence company Sarvam has appointed Disha Sanghvi as Brand & Communications Lead, marking her move into the AI sector after a career spanning journalism, fintech and brand communications. From Journalism to Brand Communications Sanghvi began her career as a journalist at Mint, where she covered insurance and fintech regulation. Her early experience involved...
The Startup Policy Forum (SPF) has appointed Akashdeep Baruah as Communications Lead, bringing more than seven years of experience across leading news organisations to the policy-focused startup platform. Baruah has previously worked with CNBC-TV18, Reuters, Times Now and Business Today, building experience across journalism and media. Leading Communications and Media Relations In his new role...
S4 Capital’s Monks has appointed Nirvik Singh as CEO of EMEA Marketing Services, placing him at the helm of the company’s marketing services business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Singh previously joined the S4Capital board of directors as an independent non-executive director in May 2025. He will now move into an executive leadership...
The Coca-Cola Company has promoted Rishav Gandhi to Vice President – People & Culture for Eurasia and Middle East, expanding his regional mandate across people strategy, organisational effectiveness and culture. Gandhi announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying he was pleased to take on the new position. Expanded People and Culture Mandate In his new role,...
PATRIZIA, a global investment manager specialising in real assets, has appointed Hassan Awada as Senior Executive Officer (SEO), MENA. Based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, Awada will lead the continued growth of PATRIZIA’s business across the MENA region. Leading PATRIZIA’s MENA Business In his new...
Thales has appointed Ashley Knapp as Communications Director, Asia, based in Singapore. Knapp announced the appointment on LinkedIn, sharing that she began her new position with the company in September 2026. Leading Communications Across Asia In her new role, Knapp will oversee a broad range of communications responsibilities, including internal and external communications, crisis communications...
Abhishek Karnani is set to step down as President of the International Advertising Association (IAA) India Chapter in September 2026, concluding a two-year tenure that began in September 2024. During his term, the IAA India Chapter focused on three key areas: AI, skilling and industry conversation, with initiatives spanning technology, creativity, representation, leadership and sustainability....
Parul Budhiraja has joined Ogilvy as Executive Vice President, bringing more than 19 years of experience across brand strategy, marketing and communications. She joins the agency after more than two years as a fractional CMO and strategic consultant. Experience as a Fractional CMO Before joining Ogilvy, Budhiraja worked as a fractional CMO and strategic consultant...
Volvo Cars has appointed Klaus Zellmer, currently CEO of Volkswagen-owned Škoda, as its next President and CEO. Zellmer is expected to take charge by October 1, 2027, succeeding Hakan Samuelsson. Zellmer to Take Over Volvo Cars Leadership Zellmer brings more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and currently leads Škoda. His appointment...
MarkNext Group has appointed Nabeel A Khan as Group Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief, with a mandate to lead its global operations and upcoming media ventures across India, the Middle East and Africa. Two Decades of Media and Communications Experience Khan brings more than 20 years of experience spanning journalism, corporate communications and strategic leadership....
