Month: December 2024

CMO Weekender: “Planet before Profit” – Mohit Mishra’s philosophy that motivates him

Mohit Mishra, head of marketing, DLF Office Business, highlighted, "I live by the philosophy of ‘Planet before Profit’. I had inherited a much cleaner and liveable environment from my ancestors and want to leave the planet in a better condition than what it is now."

Mohit Mishra, Head of Marketing, DLF Office Business, shares insights on shaping the future of real estate marketing with a 20-year advertising legacy.

EssenceMediacom’s Global CEO Nick Lawson steps down

Nick Lawson began his career at MediaCom as CEO of the UK region and was elevated to the position of worldwide COO.

As the former global CEO of EssenceMediacom, he led 120 offices across 96 markets, and was responsible for driving the networks business development, marketing and product offers.

A good leader gives room for innovation and lateral thinking: Mitali Maheshwari, TATA Starbucks

"To avoid burnout, I focus on maintaining a balance that includes personal growth and professional development. Taking guilt-free breaks, whether it’s visiting cafes and restaurants, travelling, meeting people or pursuing hobbies helps recharge my energy and sparks new insights. These moments of downtime feed back into my creativity and productivity," states Mitali Maheshwari, Head of Product and Marketing, TATA Starbucks.

Mitali Maheshwari, Head of Product and Marketing, TATA Starbucks, touched upon the qualities of a good leader, her advice to next gen marketers, tips to avoid burnout, the work and life hack she swears by and a lot more.

Zepto’s revenue grows 120% YoY to Rs 4,454 crores in FY24

In a major step toward consolidating its fast-growing café business, Zepto Café, the coffee-centric spinoff of Zepto, debuted its own standalone mobile application recently. (Image source: GQ India)

Despite being only 3 years old, we were able to successfully close a full statutory audit by a Big 4 firm, said Aadit Palicha, co-founder, Zepto.

Max Life Insurance company rebrands to Axis Max Life Insurance

Alongside the revised corporate identity, the company has introduced a new logo reflecting both the Axis 'A' and its signature burgundy hue, integrated with the long-standing Max Life blue.

Since the start of FY24, Axis Max Life Insurance has opened more than 90 new offices in tier-2 cities and beyond. In addition, the company has widened its distribution network, onboarding 41 new partners in FY24 and another 20 in the first half of FY25.

SMFG India Credit and SMFG Grihashakti named among top 50 companies with great managers 2024

From SMFG India Credit, Mr. Navin Sethi and Mr. Krishnakumar R were acknolwedged, while Mr. Sai Sasanka Batchu of SMFG Grihashakti also earned a place among the Top 100 Managers.

From SMFG India Credit, Mr. Navin Sethi and Mr. Krishnakumar R were acknowledged, while Mr. Sai Sasanka Batchu of SMFG Grihashakti also earned a place among the Top 100 Managers.

Zee Learn Limited appoints Mayank Jain as COO

Drawing on more than two decades of industry exposure, Mayank Jain is expected to guide Zee Learn in revenue enhancement, strategic planning, and restructuring initiatives, while also supporting new projects and strengthening the company's franchise network.

Mayank Jain previously held leadership roles at Lighthouse Learning Group, Tata AIG General Insurance, Titan Limited, and Whirlpool India.