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The Coca-Cola Company appoints Mukti Hariharan as CFO, INSWA

Mukti Hariharan started her career at ABN AMRO and went on to work across KPMG, JM Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Hindustan Unilever.

Previously, Mukti Hariharan led Lenskart.com as chief financial officer.

People, policies, pitches: All the big breaks and exclusives only on Storyboard18

A round-up of some key exclusives and top breaks by Storyboard18’s team of wired reporters. Don’t miss a beat, follow us for more.

Adar Poonawalla to pick up 50% stake in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions for Rs 1,000 crore

This alliance signifies a transformative step toward elevating the Indian entertainment industry on the global stage, in an era where the relationship between audiences and entertainment platforms is more dynamic and interactive than ever before. (From left to right: Adar Poonawallah (X) and Karan Johar (Bookmyshow))

Karan Johar will retain the remaining 50 percent stake in Dharma and will continue to remain as the company’s Executive Chairman. Apoorva Mehta will remain as the Chief Executive Officer.

ASCI to host Global Summit for Ad self-regulation in Mumbai in March 2025

As part of the summit, ASCI Academy will host a thought leadership event called the “Global Adda” that will see the launch of important reports and conduct discussions on the topics of future regulatory trends in advertising, diversity and inclusion with a focus on masculinities, and the opportunities and guardrails around AI in advertising.

The summit will host advertising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) from over 27 ICAS member countries, along with representatives of six international advertising associations and other industry delegates. The summit will also feature the ICAS Global Self-Regulation Awards, celebrating best practices in advertising self-regulation worldwide.

Ajaz Ahmed leaves AKQA after three decades

Ajaz Ahmed, who is also on the board of Elton John AIDS Foundation, Virgin Unite and Mission 44, authored three best sellers Velocity, Limitless, and Defeat.

Ajaz Ahmed stated, “As I step aside, I have immense gratitude for all the lives that enhanced mine and the lessons we’ve taught each other along the way. I’m also eternally proud of the fact that our work has influenced countless people, improved many organisations, and contributed positively to the world.”

CXO Moves: Exec movements across Unilever, Google, SPNI, Yes Bank and more

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (Representational image via Unsplash)

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

InspiRAYtion Eleven: Pollyanna and the eternal sunshine of her optimistic mind

"All change for the better starts within us, if you’ve read the book Pollyanna, she was, “a gifted individual with the ability to direct her extreme optimism and good-naturedness (for the good) towards the manipulating of the negative, worldly, cynical or disillusioned emotions of the adults that inhabited her life.”, highlighted adman Rayomand J Patell.

Somewhere along the way agencies have accepted that fear and insecurity are the base emotions to operate from. To lead from weakness rather than to lead from strength. So, it’s incumbent to weaponise optimism, writes adman Rayomand J Patell in this week’s InspiRAYtion.

Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy