Brand Makers – Page 8

Shubhodip Pal becomes CEO of ITW Universe’s Integrated Marketing Services Division

Pal has worked across sectors including Consumer Durables/Home Appliances, Finance, IT hardware/Services, Mobile handsets/VAS, EV’s, Gaming & Entertainment and has also served as CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures.

Prior to joining ITW, he was the CEO & Co-Founder of Googly Media Pte Limited a Singapore based gaming platform specialising in eSports and Casual gaming.

Met over 150 incredibly talented individuals: Deepinder Goyal on chief of staff update

On August 1, 2022, Moneycontrol reported on the name change, which was initially dismissed by Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal.(Image: Moneycontrol)

Deepinder Goyal mentioned that from the impressive talent pool, offers were extended to 30 exceptional candidates, where 18 have already joined Zomato—and its sister companies like Blinkit.

India is our second biggest market: OpenAI’s Sam Altman

The discussion also delved into challenges currently faced by companies using OpenAI's products, and deliberated on the company's future plans for India.

Sam Altman, in a conversation with Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared insights into the growing importance of India in the global AI landscape.

What happened to the OG Queen of Indian beauty – Shahnaz Husain?

In 1971, armed with a modest loan of ₹35,000 and a vision to merge ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern aesthetics, Shahnaz Husain opened a small clinic in Delhi that would soon redefine beauty care across the globe. (Image: The CEO Magazine)

From a humble veranda to a global empire, the natural beauty pioneer continues to redefine wellness and entrepreneurship.

Tata Motors appoints Shantanu Naidu as General Manager, Head – Strategic Initiatives

Naidu’s appointment is a part of Tata Motors’ ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team

Naidu previously served as the General Manager, Office of Ratan N. Tata at Tata Sons Limited.

Snap Inc elevates Ajit Mohan to chief business officer to accelerate advertising growth

The former Meta and Hotstar executive will lead Snap’s global advertising efforts, focusing on expanding its presence in the key APAC market.

Gayatri Yadav appointed Group CMO at Reliance Industries

Gayatri Yadav joined Sequoia in 2020 as its Chief Marketing Officer, bringing with her a wealth of experience from her previous role at Star India, where she not only oversaw the marketing division but also served as President of Consumer Strategy & Innovation.

VaynerMedia appoints Marcus Krzastek as President, International

Since 2009, Marcus Krzastek has been a VaynerMedia veteran, and instrumental in the company's journey.

In his new role, Marcus Krzastek will oversee operations across APAC and EMEA.

RPSG Lifestyle Media’s Avarna Jain to launch American luxury-lifestyle magazine Robb Report in India

When asked how Indians are redefining luxury, Avarna Jain emphasizes that one key way they are doing so is by embracing their own heritage — no longer seeking validation from the West.

In an interview with Storyboard18, Avarna Jain, Chairperson of RPSG Lifestyle Media, shared her vision of positioning RPSG Lifestyle Media as the definitive authority on luxury and lifestyle. In discussing the curation of experiences for the Robb Report, Jain also delved into the broader conversation surrounding the evolving landscape of luxury consumption in India.