Brand Makers – Page 24

Essar Group co-founder Shashikant Ruia passes away

Ruia, who was on several national bodies and industry associations, was a part of FICCI's (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) managing committee. He headed Indo-US Joint Business Council as chairman, and was also the president of the Indian National Shipowners Association. (Image source: ABLF)

A first generation entrepreneur, Shashi Ruia started his career in 1965 under the mentorship of his father Nand Kishore Ruia. Then, along with his brother Ravi, he planted the seeds of Essar Group’s foundation, and then planned its business strategy, growth and diversification, stated a media report.

The CEO Celebrity Complex: Chasing vision or next viral moment?

The tweet, which quickly went viral, laid out a straightforward criterion for prospective collaborators: a demonstrated use of AI as a "second brain."

A great leader should be a custodian of the company and brand, not the star of the show. They need to stay focused on what matters — quality, innovation, and the long-term vision — not their next viral moment.

Apurva Sircar quits Bandhan Bank as SVP and marketing head; set to join “a legend” next

Apurva Sircar brings over 20 years of multifaceted marketing experience to the financial sector. (Image: Sircar at the Storyboard18 - Visionaries chapter in Delhi with L'Oreal India MD Aseem Kaushik and Kulmeet Bawa, Global Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Business Technology Platform.

Without revealing much about his next move, Apurva Sircar said that he is set “to join a legend to run his businesses to create real impact on ground.”

Punit Goenka withdraws consent for re-appointment as ZEEL’s MD in upcoming AGM

In his personal capacity, Punit Goenka, through his wife and son, bought ZEEL’s shares.

In a November 18 statement, Punit Goenka said he had asked ZEEL’s board to relieve him from the position of managing director as he wants to ‘focus’ on the operational responsibilities as the chief executive officer.

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal takes over as FICCI President for 2024-2025

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal was awarded as one of India's Hottest Young Business Leaders in the prestigious 'FORTY UNDER 40' list by The Economic Times & Spencer Stuart in 2016. (Image source: Millenium Post)

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal is a second-generation leader of the USD 3.1 bn diversified business conglomerate Emami Group. He is also a key member of the diversified Emami Group’s strategic think-tank that drives the organisation’s growth.

From adland to CMO chair: CXOs at companies excel after successful stints in advertising

It is proof that a majority of the top-notch CXOs in India have had a stint in advertising or media agencies at the initial stages of their career. The experience that they had gained in their formative years of their professional journey stood them in good stead at a later juncture. (Clockwise: Bidisha Nagaraj, Tarun Jha, Kedar Lele, Ashwani Sinha, Mayur Hola, Arun C Kumar, Sai Narayan, Gaurav Mehta and Sujay Rachh)

Storyboard18 tracks the professional trajectory of some of the leading CXOs, who have honed their skills in advertising before making a successful switch to branding.

People don’t buy better. People buy different: Rajiv Bajaj

Bajaj highlighted three key milestones in the company’s journey, that is, technological advancement, global expansion, sustainability and green energy

“When it comes to a consumer business, it is about differentiation, differentiation and differentiation.”

Storyboard18 Global Pioneers Summit: Devika Bulchandani to spotlight transformative creativity

From groundbreaking innovations to impactful storytelling, join key decision-makers and innovators from business, marketing, advertising, tech, and academia to exchange insights, build connections, and draw inspiration from some of the most compelling work driving industries forward globally.

To be held in March 2025, the Global Pioneers Summit is a celebration and exploration of the transformative potential of creativity, empowering individuals and businesses to craft a future that resonates with purpose and vision.

ZEEL shares jumped 7% on Punit Goenka’s resignation as MD

Zee Entertainment reported a 180 percent jump in its profit in the December quarter.

Punit Goenka had asked ZEEL’s board to relieve him from the position of MD as he wants to ‘focus’ on the operational responsibilities as the chief executive officer.

Media Dialogues: CXOs on marketing’s measures of excellence and AI impacts

In a conversation with CNBC-TV18, the awards jury—Shailendra Katyal, MD of Lenovo; Deepika Bhan, President of Packaged Foods at Tata Consumer Products; Rohit Bhasin, Head of Propositions, Consumer Bank, and CMO at Kotak Mahindra Bank; and Rohit Dadwal, CEO & Board Member at MMA Global APAC and Global Head of SMARTIES—discussed the essence of marketing excellence and what truly defines it. (From left to right: Deepika Bhan, Rohit Bhasin and Shailendra Katyal)