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5 founders championing mental health: Conversations and strategic investments

Mental health is no longer a silent crisis in the workplace—it’s an urgent issue affecting productivity, employee well-being, and overall business success. For entrepreneurs, addressing mental health is not just a compassionate move, but a strategic necessity. (Image source: Unsplash)

As mental health awareness continues to grow, several Indian founders are not only sharing their personal journeys but also backing ventures in the mental wellness space. Here’s a look at the key industry leaders aiming to improve mental health and wellness.

Hindustan Unilever’s Dev Bajpai to retire as legal head by year-end

Under Dev Bajpai's leadership, HUL navigated complex legal landscapes and played a key role in orchestrating the successful merger of GSK Consumer Healthcare into HUL. (Image source: NLSIU)

Dev Bajpai to step down after 14 years; successor yet to be named.

Deep fear about AI: Sunil Mittal’s voice cloned to scam an exec in Dubai

Sunil Mittal advocated for the implementation of robust safeguards to prevent these technologies from being exploited for fraudulent purposes, particularly in high-stakes situations like financial transactions. (Image source: Forbes India)

Sunil Bharti Mittal warns of AI’s potential risks while acknowledging its transformative power.

Dior names Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor as Brand Ambassador

Sonam Kapoor’s involvement with Dior follows her appearance at the brand’s Paris show last month, an event that generated a media impact value of $2.7 million. (Image source: Vogue India)

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor joins Dior as its new face, marking the luxury brand’s ambitious push in India’s fast-growing fashion market.

Dr. Ronnie Chatterji appointed as OpenAI’s first Chief Economist

Dr. Chatterji's primary focus will be to lead research initiatives examining how AI influences economic growth and job creation.

The new Chief Economist aims to explore AI’s economic impacts and promote equitable distribution of its benefits.

Mario Muredda appointed as Global CEO of Ogilvy Health

Mario Muredda chairs the board of the Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally ill adults. (Image source: Ogilvy)

Healthcare marketing veteran returns to WPP to lead Ogilvy’s health division into a new era of growth and innovation.

Moneycontrol Pro celebrates 1 million paying subscribers by ringing opening bell at NSE

With over 1 million subscribers, the platform is on par with globally recognized financial news outlets such as Financial Times and Barrons.

With over 1 million paying subscribers, Moneycontrol Pro cements its position as India’s largest news subscription platform and ranks among the top 15 globally.

ICC proposes chair term reforms, greenlights women’s cricket expansion

The ICC greenlit the 2025-2029 Women's Futures Tour Programme (FTP) and calendar, along with updates to the Women's rankings system.

New term limits for ICC Chair and Independent Director could see Jay Shah lead the global cricket body for six years, while women’s cricket gets a boost with new T20 competitions.

Vikram Lad joins Zee Entertainment as Business Head – Hamara Parivar

Vikram Lad brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held key positions at companies such as Unshots, Chingari, Kintree, The Walt Disney Company among others. (Image source: X)

In his new role, Vikram Lad will oversee strategy, M&A, and business development with a focus on ZEE TV’s content strategy.

OYO exec Abhishek Gupta joins Lenskart as CFO

Abhishek Gupta's new role involves guiding long-term strategic planning and execution while also focusing on financial strategy. (Image source: LinkedIn)

After nearly a decade with OYO, Abhishek Gupta takes over as Lenskart’s CFO following Mukti Hariharan’s exit to Coca-Cola.