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Honasa Consumer appoints Dr Kaustav Guha as Vice President of R&D

Honasa Consumer Ltd appoints Dr Kaustav Guha as vice president of R&D

Previously, Dr Kaustav Guha led product development at both global and Indian brands like L’Oreal and Marico. He is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Durham University, UK

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.

Bookstrapping – The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris

“Democracy just cannot flourish amid fear. Liberty cannot bloom amid hate. Justice cannot take root amid rage. America must get to work.”, stated Kamala Harris in The Truths We Hold: An American Journey. (Image source: Amazon)

Kamala Harris wears her middle class upbringing proudly and understands justice and makes it the core of her identity, highlights Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta in her review.

Unilever’s Samir Singh joins Colgate-Palmolive as EVP – Marketing, APAC

Samir Singh began his career as an area sales manager at Hindustan Unilever and over a period has held various roles in different capacities. (Image source: PR Week)

Previously, Samir Singh led Unilever as Chair, Unilever Asia and Head, Unilever Singapore Hub.

Zee Entertainment approves Punit Goenka’s reappointment as MD & CEO

On November 28, AGM (Annual General Meeting) will be conducted where shareholders will discuss the strategic direction of the company moving forward, stated a media report. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

It was further added that under Punit Goenka’s leadership, the media conglomerate emerged as a powerful player. Under his leadership, Zee has also navigated various industry challenges and opportunities.

Cushman & Wakefield appoints Supriya Chatterjee as MD for North India

Under Supriya Chatterjee's leadership, the firm has achieved high-value transactions and successfully managed commercial real estate portfolios for both global and local clients.

New leadership aims to enhance growth and client relationships in Delhi-NCR and beyond.

TTK Prestige promotes Venkatesh Vijayaraghavan to Managing Director

Prior to TTK Prestige, Vijayaraghavan has held leadership positions in companies such as Cavinkare and Airtel.

Vijayaraghavan, who previously served as CEO of TTK Prestige, will succeed Chandru Kalro, the outgoing MD.

Google leadership reshuffle: Prabhakar Raghavan becomes CTO, Nick Fox takes over Search

Taking the reins from Prabhakar Raghavan in leading Google's Knowledge and Information (K&I) division, which includes Search, Ads, Geo, and Commerce products, will be Nick Fox. (L-R: Prabhakar Raghavan, Nick Fox)

Major leadership changes aim to accelerate AI innovation and technological excellence at Google.

Apple’s Chief People officer Carol Surface resigns

Carol Surface began her career at PepsiCo and also worked at Best Buy.

Previously, Carol Surface was the EVP and chief human resources officer at Medtronic.