The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Darine Obeid as Financial Services Attaché for the UAE, as part of an expansion of its global Attaché network. Obeid will be based at the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi and will begin her new role on 31 August. FCA Expands Global Attaché Network The appointment is part...
Calibrate Commerce, the growth marketing studio for early-stage startups and emerging brands under the FAST group, has appointed Ahmed Romoh as General Manager. Romoh brings more than 15 years of experience in digital growth across the GCC. In his new role, his focus will include driving incremental growth through emerging channels such as TikTok Shop,...
Noopur Khandekar has joined Galeries Lafayette India as Head of Brand Marketing. Based in Mumbai, she will be responsible for brand marketing initiatives for the French department store’s India operations. Khandekar announced the appointment on LinkedIn, saying, “Excited to share that I’m stepping into a new role as Head of Brand Marketing Galeries Lafayette India.”...
Khushi Singh Dahiya has been elevated to Senior Director at Starcom, marking a new leadership role after more than four years with the agency. Dahiya joined Starcom as Business Director in July 2022. Sharing the development on LinkedIn, Dahiya said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Director at Starcom!”...
BPTP Limited, a real estate development company, has announced the appointment of Arvind Singh as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In his new role, he will lead the company’s technology function, building out its digital ecosystem, driving its technology-led transformation, and improving the experience of customers and employees through newer technology. Arvind Singh brings over two...
Tapan Ghosh has been elevated to CEO of Asia business at VinFast India, expanding his leadership mandate to oversee the company’s business operations across India and Indonesia. He previously served as CEO of VinFast India, a role he took up in October 2025. Expanded Leadership Mandate In his new role, Ghosh will oversee VinFast’s business...
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has appointed Huy Chieu as Chief Development Officer (CDO), strengthening its leadership as the company continues to expand its product development, engineering and operational capabilities across the continent. Huy Chieu Brings Global Automotive Experience Chieu joins Spiro with nearly three decades of global automotive and electric vehicle experience, spanning...
Dentsu has appointed Saagar Sethi as Chief Business Officer, South Asia, effective September 1, 2026. In his new role, Sethi will oversee an expanded portfolio covering Investment & Trading, Media Planning & Operations, Performance Practice and Operational Excellence. Expanded Leadership Mandate By bringing these key commercial and operational functions under unified leadership, Dentsu aims to...
Jyoti Arora has joined Pepperfry as Associate Director – Customer Experience, marking her second stint with the furniture and home marketplace. Arora announced the move on LinkedIn, writing, “A New and Exciting chapter unfolds as I start my second stint with Pepperfry as Associate Director, CX!!” Returns to Pepperfry Arora joins Pepperfry from Borosil, where...
Anand Prabhakar has joined Volvo Trucks India as Manager – Brand & Marketing Communication. Based in Bengaluru, he will work on the company’s brand and marketing communication initiatives. New Role at Volvo Trucks India In his new role, Anand will focus on a range of brand and marketing functions, including brand communication, customer engagement, digital...
