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82.5 Communications’ Kapil Arora joins Ogilvy Indonesia as chief operating officer

As the president of Ogilvy Group Companies, North, Arora was responsible for the growth of Ogilvy, Soho Square and Brand David's North India operations, across the communications spectrum of advertising, digital, direct, healthcare, PR, rural, retail and activation.

Kapil Arora was the co-chairman and chief executive officer at 82.5 Communications.

Decade of triumph: Celebrating Satya Nadella’s Microsoft era

Use of generative AI at work has nearly doubled in the past six months. LinkedIn is seeing a significant increase in professionals adding AI skills to their profiles, and most leaders say they wouldn’t hire someone without AI skills.

The company’s stock, which fell 30 percent during the tenure of the previous CEO, Steve Ballmer, has skyrocketed under Nadella’s leadership.

Valueleaf Group appoints Vijesh Vijayan as vice president – marketing and communications

Vijesh Vijayan began his career at Kidstuff Promos and Events, Wipro, Standard Chartered Bank, Jawad Business Group, UAE Exchange, Max Fashion India, Velocity India, Arvind Fashions, Housejoy, MK Agrotech, Sunpure Homes.

Vijesh Vijayan led Siply as vice president – branding.

Exclusive: Gourav Rakshit likely to venture into AI after his exit from Viacom18

Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Gourav Rakshit took up the position of chief operating officer at Viacom18 in 2019.

Meet the new I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju: A distinguished bureaucrat with a rich legacy

Initially the coverage of DD Free Dish was limited to Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, North East Region and Gujarat i.e., where the percentage of TV broadcasting services coverage was below national average. At present, coverage of DD Free Dish services is throughout the Indian territory except Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Sanjay Jaju takes over as Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. His distinguished career and pivotal roles pave the way for a transformative era in information and broadcasting.

Dentsu Creative India expands mandate for TTK Healthcare brands

The report surveyed 30,000 people across 26 countries, examining the long-term trends shaping the future of technology, culture, consumers, and brands on the pathway to 2035. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

The agency will handle social media & media duties for Skore, Eva and MsChief.

Tech Mahindra elevates Dilip Venkatraman to SVP & Business Head (M&E)

Venkatraman, who started his career at India Today Group Online has worked across Zee News, Dish TV, Pugmarks, Network18, ITV Network and VideoTap.

Dilip Venkatraman was previously Tech Mahindra’s Global Head – Media and Entertainment.

CXO Moves: Exec movements across Mercedes-Benz, Swiggy, H&M, Ola, SkodaAuto Volkswagen and more

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (From left to right: Amrit Baid, Gourav Rakshit, Ashwath Swaminathan, Hemant Bakshi, Sandeep Kohli,

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

Air India onboards Ravindra Kumar GP as CHRO

Ravindra Kumar’s role will become effective starting April 1, 2024. Kumar had a long career with General Electric Company where he was the CHRO for the South Asian region. Then, in 2018, he joined Tata Motors where he took up the role of president and CHRO.

Ravindra Kumar GP’s role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) will be effective starting April 1, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz India elevates Amrit Baid to general manager – marketing and customer experience

Amrit Baid began his career with Mercedes-Benz India as manager - marketing communications and rose to the ranks as senior marketing manager. His responsibilities included development of local marketing strategy in lines with global marketing strategy, campaign development and media planning across mainline and digital media.

Amrit Baid was the customer experience manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.