Brand Makers – Page 209

Amazon India begins its top level restructuring process: Report

This change is the first in a decade of its existence in India. (Representative Image: Christian Wiediger via Unsplash)

These changes are being initiated at a time when Noor Patel, one of the senior executives at Amazon India who heads category management is shifting her base to the US.

Nykaa’s Falguni Nayar becomes top woman entrepreneur in ‘India’s Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2023’

Falguni Nayar, founder & CEO of Nykaa

Kaivalya Vohra, 21, the founder of grocery delivery app Zepto, is the youngest entrepreneur on the list.

Disney’s CEO Bob Iger to step down by end of 2026

The biggest concern for the entertainment giant is to figure out Iger’s succession plan. Iger has already extended his tenure by almost two decades.

Bob Iger returned as the CEO of Disney in November 2022, replacing Bob Chapek.

Accenture to acquire creative and digital experience agency Rabbit’s Tale

By integrating Valueleaf's data, integrations, and industry-specific solutions with their existing platform, VerSe aims to deliver superior Return On Ad Spends (ROAS) for advertisers.(Representational image by frame harirak via Unsplash)

The move will take advantage of the growing importance of digital ad spending for brand differentiation and customer connection.

IPG Mediabrands India CEO Shashi Sinha is considered a pillar of the ad industry. Here’s why

Shashi Sinha is known for his active presence in various industry bodies, including as the current chairman of BARC, former president of the Ad Club, and former chairman of ABC and MRUC. His involvement in ASCI, and contributions to IRS editions and AAAI, are an indication of his passion for advertising.

Shashi Sinha, CEO of IPG Mediabrands India, will be conferred with the AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award 2023 on December 1. His colleagues Anamika Mehta, Hema Malik, Sanjeev Goyle, Amardeep Singh, Vaishali Verma and Aditi Mishra share memorable notes on their boss.

DDB Worldwide hires Chaka Sobhani as president, CCO International

Chaka Sobhani sits on the External Affairs Committee for the Design Museum, as well as on the board of D&AD, The One Show, the British Arrows, Creative Circle and Facebook EMEA Creative Council, Snapchat Global Creative Council and WARC Advisory Board.

Chaka Sobhani will report to DDB Worldwide’s global CEO Alex Lubar.

Foot Locker signs long-term licensing agreement with Metro Brands and Nykaa Fashion

Under the terms of the agreements, MBL is granted exclusive rights to own and operate Foot Locker stores within India and to sell authorized merchandise in Foot Locker stores. (Representative image by Sebastien Chiron via Unsplash)

According to a report, the volume of the sneaker segment in India is projected to reach 66 million pairs by 2028.

VTION Digital appoints Srividya TN as head – sales and business development

Srividya has worked in companies like Kantar and Unilever, where she steered key functions successfully, is poised to leverage her expertise to propel VTION Digital to new heights.

Srividya will lead initiatives to further strengthen VTION Digital’s position in the marketing and analytics technologies sector, focusing on consumer insights using passive measurement technology solutions, customer success management and market expansion.

Digital Refresh Networks appoints Swapna Nair as national account director

Prior to Digital Refresh Networks, Nair was with DAN, digital unit of TBWA, 22feet, Storycentre and FoxyMoron.

She will be accountable for the overall growth of DRN and will be involved in client relationship, retention programming, planning, expansion strategy and process building for the clients