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Tata Consumer Products extends MD & CEO Sunil D’Souza’s tenure for five more years

Before joining Tata Consumer Products, he served as the Managing Director of Whirlpool India for over four years and spent nearly 15 years at PepsiCo, holding various leadership positions.

D’Souza’s new term will commence on April 4, 2025, and will run until April 3, 2030, subject to shareholder approval.

‘Great creativity alone won’t drive sales’, says Lim Seob Chung of Cheil SWA

The agency also secured the mandate for Luminous, helping the brand expand its solar portfolio.

Chung pointed out a growing challenge for brands—disruptions in the bottom half of the marketing funnel.

Suzuki Motor Corporation unveils new corporate slogan ‘By Your Side’; targets 50% share of Indian auto market with Maruti Suzuki

India remains a focal point of Suzuki’s growth strategy as the auto major revealed its New Mid-Term Management Plan for fiscal years 2025-2030.

Clare Lawson named Global President of Ogilvy One

In her new role, Clare Lawson will collaborate with Kent Wertime, CEO of Ogilvy One, and its global leadership team to deliver exceptional value to Ogilvy One's clients worldwide.

In her new role, Clare Lawson will enhance the agency’s capabilities and services globally while nurturing key client partnerships and continuing to lead the team in EMEA.

Firefox Bikes appoints Ashwani Gautam as CEO

An alumnus of IIT BHU and IIM Ahmedabad, Ashwani Gautam has held key leadership roles across consumer durables, healthcare, power, and automation industries.

In his new role at Firefox, Ashwani Gautam will be responsible for strengthening the brand’s market leadership, expanding its retail and digital presence, and enhancing product innovation to meet the evolving needs of cycling enthusiasts in India.

Pradip Dayanand Kothari resigns as Chairman of KICL

KICL, originally incorporated on July 1, 1970, as Kothari (Madras) Ltd, has been engaged in the manufacturing and trading of fertilizers for over seven decades.

Kothari stated that the decision comes from a personal reflection and a desire to make a way for a new leadership that can bring new perspectives and vitality required.

Pepe Jeans’ Manish Kapoor joins M&S India as MD

Manish Kapoor’s role will be effective starting April 2025.

Practo appoints Jagnoor Singh as COO

In his new role, Jagnoor Singh will be working closely with Shashank ND, co-founder and CEO at Practo, to expand Practo’s footprint and accelerate its reach to drive impact in the healthcare sector.

Jagnoor Singh will focus on building robust processes, relentless execution, and driving accelerated growth. He will spearhead our go-to-market (GTM) strategies, driving deeper penetration into existing markets and entry into new markets.

TVS Motor launches 2025 edition of TVS Ronin, priced at Rs 1.35 lakh

TVS Ronin 2025 edition

The newly launched edition also has Dual Channel ABS in its mid variant, starting at Rs 1.59 lakh