Brand Makers – Page 3

Hyundai Motor appoints Jose Munoz as its first foreign CEO

Prior to Hyundai, Jose Munoz spent 15 years at Nissan Motor Co., including a role as chairman of its China operations. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Starting January 1, 2025, Munoz will take over as CEO, with Jaehoon Chang stepping into the role of vice-chairman of Hyundai’s automotive division.

Mercedes-Benz India CEO pushes for auto export boost, advocates ‘Make for the World’ policy

Santosh Iyer, Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer suggested a policy that focuses not just on “Make for India” but “Make for the world” as well

Slowdown in urban is temporary, just the way rural was: HUL CEO Rohit Jawa

'HUL will give a better product at a better price,' says CEO Rohit Jawa.

‘We will continue to build products that upgrade the quality of life and the price and value that suits the Indian pocket,’ HUL CEO Rohit Jawa said.

‘It is not always about making money and getting returns’: Adar Poonawalla and Karan Johar discuss Dharma acquisition

This unprecedented 50/50 partnership promises to usher in a new chapter for the Indian entertainment industry, with external investments shaping creative expansion, distribution networks, and new verticals. (L-R: Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla)

Karan Johar described the recent acquisition of Dharma Productions by Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions as a “great marriage of two minds.”

Reliance-Disney JV: Who are the top leaders at JioStar?

The transaction values the JV at ₹ 70,352 crore (~US$ 8.5 billion) on a post-money basis, excluding synergies. At the closing of the transactions noted above, the JV is controlled by RIL and owned 16.34% by RIL, 46.82% by Viacom18 and 36.84% by Disney.

The JV will be one of the largest Media & Entertainment companies in India with pro forma combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore for the fiscal year ended in March 2024.

Intel’s Roshni Das quits; says she will return to ‘the corporate world’ in 2025

Roshni Das was recently promoted as vice president – global marketing at Intel.

Physics Wallah appoints Blinkit’s Amit Sachdeva as CFO

(L-R) Alakh Pandey (Founder & CEO, Physics Wallah ), Amit Sachdeva (CFO, Physics Wallah) and Prateek Maheshwari (Co-Founder, Physics Wallah).

Amit Sachdeva is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Certified Public Accountant in the USA.

Shivanandan Pare of Deltatech joins Gameskraft

As the former executive director, Shivanandan Pare delivered growth through organic and inorganic approaches. His skill sets ranged from stakeholder management, risk management, strategic vision and planning, ethical leadership, leadership, P&L management, adaptability and innovation, omni - channel, global business perspective, results-orientation, communication, problem solving, and decision making.

Shivanandan Pare started his career as an assistant manager at Onkyo India and went on to work across Meghraj Financial Services Private Limited, Reliance – ADA Group Limited, and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.

ICICI Securities elevates Srirang TK to MD & CEO

Srirang TK succeeds Vijay Chandok who has stepped down from his position, effective from November 27.

Srirang TK has previously been the chairman for Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and has held the position of a group chief human resources officer at ICICI Bank for a period of 22 years.

Nykaa appoints Abhijeet Dabas as EVP and Business Head of Fashion eCommerce

In his new capacity, Abhijeet Dabas is expected to helm Nykaa Fashion's online growth strategy, oversee expansion in both domestic and international markets, and strengthen strategic partnerships.

With a strong background in tech and e-commerce, Dabas will lead Nykaa Fashion’s online expansion, strategic partnerships, and customer-centric growth initiatives.