Brand Makers – Page 14

Ola Electric completes cost-cutting program, saves Rs 90 crore monthly

In a restructuring exercise, Ola mentioned that it will be automating its customer relations operations.

Ola Electric said that with the implementation of the new programme, the cost of average vehicle inventory has been slashed from approximately 35 to 20 days

Landor appoints Geet Nazir as India’s Managing Director

Alongside her appointment, Joël Cére will take on the role of Managing Director for Southeast Asia.

Cannes Lions recognises David Lubars as its 2025 Lion of St Mark

The former Chief Creative Officer of BBDO Worldwide will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the Festival in June

Angad Bhatia joins as CEO of Firstpost and Creator18

Before joining Network18, Angad was CEO of India Lifestyle Network.

Angad will report to Rahul Joshi, MD & Group Editor-in-chief, Network18.

Nissan appoints Ivan Espinosa as CEO amid leadership shake-up

Ivan Espinosa's appointment comes less than a year after he assumed his current role as Chief Planning Officer in April 2024, a position he took as part of a corporate shake-up aimed at accelerating Nissan’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

Ivan Espinosa to succeed Makoto Uchida as latter struggles with performance and failed Honda talks.

L’Oréal appoints Aniket Basu as Chief Digital Officer for India

Basu is expected to play a critical role in shaping the brand’s digital strategy and accelerating growth in India.

“India is a market of immense dynamism, where digital innovation and consumer engagement are evolving at an extraordinary pace. The opportunities to drive impact, scale transformation, and shape the future of growth are limitless,” Basu stated.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt takes helm at Relativity Space

Schmidt's arrival comes at a crucial moment for Relativity Space, as the company prepares for the 2026 launch of the Terran R rocket

Schmidt announced his new role to Relativity Space employees on Monday, revealing that he has made a major investment in the company and now holds a controlling stake.

IndianOil, GPS Renewables JV IGRPL names Devendra Singh Sehgal CEO

Devendra Singh Sehgal appointed as CEO of IGRPL, a Joint Venture Between IndianOil Corporation Limited & GPS Renewables

With nearly four decades of experience in large-scale infrastructure and petrochemical projects, Sehgal will lead key initiatives to scale biofuel projects and meet India’s growing demand for sustainable energy sources