Sashidhar Jagdishan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Bank, will retire from the private sector lender on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment to the position. In a regulatory filing dated August 29, HDFC Bank said Jagdishan had conveyed his decision to the board. The board noted his communication at...
ITC Limited has elevated Chandan Kumar to the position of General Manager – Marketing, marking the latest step in his nearly decade-long career with the company. Prior to the promotion, Kumar served as Senior Brand Manager. Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Kumar wrote, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as General...
Havas Play has promoted Uditvanu Das to Vice President, marking the latest step in his career with the agency. He previously served as Associate Vice President at Havas Play. Announcing his new position on LinkedIn, Das wrote, “Delighted to share that I have been elevated to Vice President at Havas Play. Grateful to Rana Barua,...
Bata India has appointed Gajesh Yadav as Lead – Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising, according to a LinkedIn post by Yadav. Sharing the update, Yadav said, “I look forward to building stronger retail experiences, delivering commercial impact, and contributing further to Bata India’s growth journey.” Yadav said he was pleased to step into the new...
Robert Walker has announced his departure from Dentsu after more than two years in his second stint with the agency group. He most recently served as Chief Strategy and Product Officer. Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Walker reflected on his long association with the agency group, noting that across his two stints with the formerly...
Sanjay Rao has formally announced his joining Bata India as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He moves to the footwear major after more than four years at Nike. Rao most recently served as Senior Director, Nike Retail – France & Benelux at Nike, where he was responsible for retail operations across the region. Sharing...
Sirona has appointed Nidhi Vohra as its new Chief Business Officer, strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in the beauty, personal care and consumer products space. Vohra brings more than two decades of experience across the beauty, personal care and FMCG sectors. Her career spans both brand-building and business...
Veritas Reputation PR has appointed Amit Dalvi as Senior Account Director, strengthening its senior leadership team and communications capabilities. Dalvi brings more than 14 years of experience across public relations and strategic communications, with expertise spanning client stakeholder management, media relations, reputation management, strategic counsel and new business development. In his new role, Dalvi will...
Alisha Coelho has stepped into the role of AVoD Business Head at ZEE5, taking charge of the platform’s advertising-supported video-on-demand business. Coelho announced the appointment through a LinkedIn update, expressing her excitement about the new role and the opportunities ahead for Free 5. “Have stepped into the role of AVoD Business Head at Zee 5...
Ananya Birla has formally announced on LinkedIn that she has taken on the role of Founder and Chairperson of Birla Studios, a film studio focused on developing high-concept, commercial cinema. Sharing the update on LinkedIn, Birla wrote, “I’m very late to update my LinkedIn — I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position...
