Brand Makers – Page 9

Brands that hit the right note with Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour

Diljit Dosanjh's Dil-Luminati Tour is a masterclass in cross-promotional marketing, with each brand bringing its unique vibe to amplify the fan experience.

Discover how brands hitched a ride on Diljit Dosanjh’s electrifying Dil-Luminati Tour, infusing fan experiences with savvy partnerships and creative marketing.

Airtel names Shashwat Sharma as next MD & CEO; Gopal Vittal to move into exec vice chairman role

In preparation for this role, Shashwat Sharma is being appointed CEO designate of the company.

As the CEO designate, Shashwat Sharma will be responsible for the entire end-to-end consumer business. Gopal Vittal will be responsible for mentoring and grooming Sharma to take over as MD & CEO of Bharti Airtel Ltd.

Gautam Kamath to transition to Global Corporate Strategy role at P&G

With nearly 18 years at P&G, Kamath has held various leadership positions across multiple regions

The new role will be effective from November 1, 2024.

Zomato CEO braves Delhi traffic for Diljit Dosanjh’s Delhi concert

Deepinder Goyal appeared alongside his wife Grecia Munoz (now Gia Goyal) and high-profile dignitaries Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murthy.

Delhi’s festive spirit heated up as Zomato’s CEO joined the crowd for Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, navigating heavy traffic for a night of Punjabi beats.

Srividya Srinivasan to take charge as CFO for Gillette India

An alumnus of Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, she currently is the Vice President & Head of Global Business Services and Global External Reporting in P&G Philippines.

Srinivasan joined P&G in 2005 in the United States of America and has since worked across various roles delivering outstanding results for several P&G businesses.

E-commerce platforms face scrutiny over seller autonomy and fair practices

CAIT has accused Blinkit (Zomato), Swiggy (Instamart), and Zepto of violating multiple laws, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and FEMA regulations to finance operational losses.

The Policy Consensus Centre (PCC) hosted a webinar on “Unlocking Seller Autonomy: Ensuring Transparency and Fair Competition,” that brought together experts from academia, research institutions, and the e-commerce sector to address critical regulatory challenges impacting MSMEs in India’s e-commerce landscape.

PHD elevates Rohan Tambyrajah to Global Chief Experience Officer

As the former global group strategy director, Rohan Tambyrajah was part of the management team of the Unilever Global Strategy Unit.

Rohan Tambyrajah started his career at Copyright Licensing Agency and went on to work across JCDecaux, i-level and Havas.

Mukesh Gupta resigns from ITC’s Board of Directors

Mukesh Gupta currently serves on the Boards of IDBI Bank Limited and CFM Asset Reconstruction Private Limited. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science and an MBA in human resources.

On October 24, 2024, the Board recommended the appointment of Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO and MD of LIC, as a Non-Executive Director for three years, effective January 1, 2025.

Exec movements across Pidilite, Disney+Hotstar, The Coca Cola Company and more

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Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

Mondelez International elevates Vidya Kailasam Hangal to Director – Omnichannel

Vidya Kailasam Hangal began her career at Infosys Technologies as a software engineer and worked across The Coca-Cola Company, Novartis Consumer Health and Britannia Industries.

In her new role, Vidya Kailasam Hangal’s responsibility will include leading the organized trade vertical of Mondelez India Foods and delivering the modern trade (B2C and B2B) and E-Commerce (Quick commerce, E-Grocery and E-marketplaces) business for the India BU.