Brand Makers – Page 7

YES Bank appoints Naveen Chaluvadi as Chief Digital Officer

Chaluvadi joined the bank in August 2013

As the Chief Digital Officer, Chaluvadi will continue to lead the bank’s digital transformation efforts, focusing on developing cutting-edge payment and collection solutions.

Godfrey Phillips India appoints Siddharth Chawla as new COO

For the past two years, Chawla has served as the Chief Growth Officer at Pharmarack Technologies

The company’s nomination and remuneration committee approved the appointment, which will take effect from January 7, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date.

IKEA secures interim relief in trademark infringement suit against IKEY

Ikea India's losses increase by 14% to Rs 1,299 crore in FY24

The court has restrained the Indian firm from using ‘IKEY’, ‘IKEY Home Studio’, or any other mark that is deceptively similar to the IKEA trademark

24Seven takes Godfrey Phillips to court over trademark dispute

24Seven sues Godfrey Phillips India

Godfrey ventured into the retail sector in 2005 with 24Seven retail chain . However, the company announced its exit from the convenience store this year due to financial reasons.

2025 – The Year Of…: Strategic pricing, agility, and cost optimization, says Castrol MD Kedar Lele

Kedar Lele, Managing Director – Castrol India Limited

In 2024, brand and marketing initiatives took centre stage, highlighted by Castrol’s association with Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador.

N Srinivasan resigns as CEO of India Cements after UltraTech Cement’s majority stake acquisition

India Cements, once controlled by Srinivasan and his family, will now be under the leadership of UltraTech Cement, which has become the largest player in the Indian cement industry through this acquisition.

The board of India Cements has appointed four new directors, K C Jhanwar, Vivek Agrawal, E R Raj Narayanan, and Ashok Ramachandran. Additionally, three independent directors, Alka Bharucha, Vikas Balia, and Sukanya Kripalu—have been added to the board.

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.