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Bhaskar Das: His enthusiasm was inexhaustible and infectious, writes Shubhranshu Singh

Lifelong, he persevered in the quest of knowledge and his thirst for learning was unquenchable, says Singh, CMO, Tata Motors CVBU, in his tribute to the pioneering media leader, Bhaskar Das.

Truecaller appoints Hemant Arora as VP – global ad sales business

During his tenure at TikTok, Hemant Arora led global accounts spanning Europe, the Asia-Pacific (APAC), and the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (METAP) regions.

Hemant Arora brings a wealth of operational and revenue management expertise from organizations like TikTok, Times Network, Dainik Bhaskar Group, NDTV Media, and Discovery Networks South Asia.

Bhaskar Das: An intellectual, a salesman, a stand-up comic and a gentleman

“I’m not working for the money. I thank God that I’m alive, that I’m breathing this very moment.”

A celebration of the life and Times of Bhaskar Das.

‘Boxer’ Das: Piyush and Prasoon Pandey, Shashi Sinha, Meenakshi Menon, Ashish Bhasin remember Bhaskar Das

"In an industry often shaped by change and uncertainty, Bhaskar's connections remained steadfast. Despite his illness, he was a serial optimist, always eager to bounce back. He leaves behind a legacy not just of professional excellence, but of gentle compassion and generosity of spirit. We will celebrate you, Bhaskar—who made the industry better simply by being in it," writes Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and CEO & CCO, McCann Worldgroup India.

“Bhaskar would always look at not the easy solution, but look at the unique solutions whenever it came to any problem.”

“You had an amazing life, rest in peace,” writes Bhaskar Das’s wife

Bhaskar Das, a visionary leader who helped transform India’s media landscape and inspired generations.

Bhaskar Das, media industry titan and former BCCL leader, dies

Described by colleagues and peers as an “insight provocateur” and a “catalyst for change,” Bhaskar Das was known for his ability to empower teams, ignite energy, and foster collaboration.

LinkedIn appoints Jessica Jensen as chief marketing and strategy officer

Before Indeed, Jessica Jensen led teams and built strategies at high-profile companies such as Booking.com, Facebook (now Meta), Apple, Yahoo!, and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). (Image: LinkedIn)

Jessica Jensen is also a board director at Cardlytics and a member of the f7 Operator Council—an investment fund comprising seven female leaders in the Silicon Valley.

Criteo appoints Michael Komasinski as CEO

Komasinski brings over two decades of experience in AdTech and building brand and retail relationships globally. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to achieve exceptional results at global organisations, leveraging technology-driven strategies to drive profitable growth while cultivating an inclusive work environment.

Michael Komasinski will succeed Megan Clarken who is retiring and will be stepping down from her role as CEO and from the Board. Clarken will serve in a senior advisory role to ensure a smooth transition.

PhysicsWallah appoints Ajinkya Jain as Group General Counsel

Ajinkya Jain, who began his career as an article trainee at R.a.Daga & Co, and then went on to work across Professional Study Circle, CAPS education, Sugar & Power Company, Future Generali India Insurance Company, PharmEasy, and Games 24x7.

Ajinkya Jain, previously led Snapdeal as group company secretary and legal.

Wavemaker’s Ajay Gupte on AI innovation and the future of Connected TV

"We also have a platform called WPP Choreograph where we are able to customise creatives based on the audience profile," highlighted Ajay Gupte, chief executive officer, South Asia, Wavemaker.

As the CEO of Wavemaker South Asia, Ajay Gupte reflects on the agency’s successes in 2024 and unveils his vision for the continued rise of AI and connected TV in 2025.