Category: Brand Makers

Google CMO encourages young professionals to embrace career flexibility

After 22 interviews, Lorraine Twohill landed one of Google's first marketing roles in Europe, eventually moving to the U.S. to become the head of global marketing. (Image: LinkedIn)

Google’s marketing head Lorraine Twohill reflects on her own unconventional journey and advises future leaders to explore diverse roles, skillsets, and experiences, rather than fixating on a set career trajectory.

PM Modi sees vast opportunities for ‘concert economy’ after Coldplay’s successful tour

Referencing the recent collaboration between Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and global artist Ed Sheeran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the vast opportunities for concert-based tourism and job creation. (Image: YouTube)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights emerging sectors like wedding destinations, natural healing, and the “concert economy” as major drivers of growth in India.

Zomato onboards Shalin Bhatt to head the dining vertical

Shalin Bhatt, who holds an MBA from IIM-A, began his career at MediaCom Singapore, and then joined IDG Ventures India, and then Matrix Partners India. From there, he moved to Zomato as the associate vice president - user growth and marketing, and was elevated to lead as the head of growth.

Shalin Bhatt succeeded Sankalp Kathuria, who had stepped down last month.

Greaves Cotton names Parag Satpute as MD and Group CEO

In his new role, as appointed by Autocar Professional, Parag Satpute will oversee the operations of Greaves Engineering, Greaves Retail, Greaves Finance, Greaves Technologies, and Excel Controlinkage. Satpute began his career as a sales engineer at Grindwell Norton and went on to work across Sandvik Asia, Swedish Chamber of Commerce India, CII, ASSOCHAM and Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.

Parag Satpute’s role will be effective starting April 15 for a period of five years.