Brand Makers – Page 12

2025 – The Year Of…: Voice-enabled commerce, AI-powered hyper-personalization, says Zepto’s Chandan Mendiratta

Private labels will further dominate, with brands focusing on niche, consumer-centric innovations to stand out in a crowded market, Mendiratta highlights

Chandan Mendiratta, Chief Brand Officer & Chief Culture Officer, Zepto, discusses AI-powered hyper-personalization, sustainability, and the evolution of omnichannel experiences.

Muthoot Pappachan Group’s fourth-gen leaders join the board

These board members have undergone years of structured induction, beginning with entry-level roles within various MPG businesses, then progressing into mid-management positions. (Left to Right: Hannah Muthoot, Suzannah Muthoot, Thomas Muthoot John, Tina George Muthoot)

The 137-year-old conglomerate strengthens its leadership by inducting a new generation of directors across key financial and educational ventures.

Zee5’s Manish Kalra quits; Kalra’s mandate was recently expanded

Manish Kalra, CBO, ZEE5

ZEE5 had recently broadened Manish Kalra’s responsibilities to include overseeing the platform’s business across global markets.

Legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal, icon of Indian cinema, passes away at 90

One of his more poignant works was the 1976 Manthan. Funded by over 500,000 farmers, Manthan stands as a cinematic tribute to India’s White Revolution.

Just days before his death, Benegal had celebrated his 90th birthday on December 14 with a star-studded gathering of friends, family, and colleagues.

Bata names former-SUGAR finance head Amit Aggarwal as chief financial officer

Amit Aggarwal has previously worked with Marico Limited and Nestle India Limited, etc., at various positions including Head Finance, Head – Corporate Finance and Internal Audit.

Girl Interrupted: Tista Sen’s entrepreneurial venture TistaThinks conceptualizes campaign for CRY

Sharing her thoughts with a teaser for her venture's launch, Sen wrote: "Umm another agency. Nada. Another name. Nada. If this last year has taught me anything it is that you are your own brand and the people who want to work with you are the people who value you."

Back in the entrepreneurial world, Sen has started her own venture, TistaThinks, and has ended the year with a campaign for CRY called ‘Girl Interrupted’

Donald Trump appoints Indian-American entrepreneur as senior policy advisor for AI

Sriram Krishnan's career path took him to Facebook in 2013, where he led the company's product and business divisions. A brief tenure at Snapchat in 2016 preceded his move to Twitter (now X) in 2017, where he led several core consumer product teams. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Former Microsoft employee and close ally of Elon Musk, Sriram Krishnan will help shape US AI policy under Trump’s leadership.

Epigamia co-founder Rohan Mirchandani passes away at 41 due to heart attack

Rohan Mirchandani, a graduate of NYU Stern and Wharton School started up Drums Food International in 2013. Drums Food is the parent of Epigamia, a new age FMCG brand and among India’s most prominent Greek yogurt brands. (Image Source: Goodreturns Tamil)

Belgian investor Verlinvest, is one of the largest shareholders in Epigamia, which is also backed by French dairy major Danone and Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone.

Axis Max Life’s Prashant Tripathy on expansion into rural India and rebranding with Axis Bank

Beyond investments, we’re working toward carbon neutrality by 2028, driving diversity with 28% women in our workforce, and targeting inclusive leadership across the organization, says says Prashant Tripathy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Axis Max Life Insurance.

“Tier 3 and beyond cities account for 43% of our policies. We’re expanding systematically by entering new cities and leveraging digital channels,” says Prashant Tripathy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Axis Max Life Insurance.