Tag: CXO Moves

Sunil Kataria, Managing Director – Raymond Lifestyle, steps down

"That's a long piece of work. Let me be very honest. It's a work in progress for quite some time," Sunil Kataria said, highlighting the need for collaboration across multiple industry bodies, including publishers, broadcasters, and advertising agencies.

The existing senior management team led by executive chairman, Gautam Hari Singhania will oversee the business operations.

Nokia’s CEO Pekka Lundmark to step down; appoints Intel’s AI chief Justin Hotard

Pekka Lundmark shared in a note, "Leading Nokia over the past five years has been a privilege. I’m proud of the work our brilliant team has done in re-establishing our competitiveness and technology leadership, and in positioning the company for growth in data centers, private wireless and industrial edge, and defense." (From left to right: Pekka Lundmark and Justin Hotard)

Pekka Lundmark’s last working day is on March 31, 2025, and will continue as an advisor to his successor Justin Hotard, Intel’s executive vice President and General Manager, Data Center & AI Business Group till the end of the year.

Ogilvy CCO Ritu Sharda quits the WPP-owned ad agency

Ritu Sharda comes with an experience of more than two decades across a wide range of brands and categories, including Mirinda, 7 Up, McDonald’s, Samsung, Nestle, Dabur, MasterCard, Coca-Cola, HP, Microsoft, Wrigley’s, Quaker Oats, SC Johnson, HBO, Pernod Ricard, BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, LG, Ford, KFC, Google, and many more.

Ogilvy announced the elevation of Sujoy Roy and Nitin Srivastava as chief creative officers for Ogilvy Gurugram.

Delhivery appoints Vani Venkatesh as Chief Business Officer

Vani will lead Delhivery’s key business units including the core transportation businesses

Vani Venkatesh has previously served Airtel in various management roles including CEO for Global Business, CEO for Delhi NCR Region, Chief Marketing Officer & CEO for their Retail Business.

Quest Retail appoints Rahul Shanker as Group CEO, Shriti Malhotra as Executive Chairperson

Quest Retail has elevated Shriti Malhotra to the role of Executive Chairperson and has appointed Rahul Shanker as Group CEO

Rahul Shanker will take charge of Quest Retail group company operations which includes The Body Shop, Kiehl’s, Avon, Kylie Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Max Factor, Boddess, The Honest Tree, alongside other brands in the Quest Retail portfolio.

Who is Ajit Mohan – Snap Inc’s new global chief business officer

Ajit Mohan, who joined Snap in November 2022 as President for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, will now direct efforts to enhance Snap’s advertising footprint in all regions. (Image: LinkedIn)

Ajit Mohan’s career spans over two decades across continents and industries. He launched his professional journey at Arthur D. Little in 1997 before moving to McKinsey & Company in 2005.