CXO Moves – Page 117 – storyboard18

Google Cloud Public Sector appoints Virginia Sharma as head of marketing

Sharma previously served as the head of marketing for Google Cloud India. (Image sourced via X)

Prior to her on-going stint at Google, Sharma worked at JioSaavn where she held the role of vice president – brand solutions.

The Hershey Company promotes Luigi Mirri to general manager, India

Luigi Mirri spearheaded the expansion of the brand footprint in critical markets, such as Australia, fostered a strong relationship with 7-Eleven convenience stores, played a pivotal role in fostering stability in Hershey Korea and set Hershey Philippines and Thailand on a multi-year double-digit growth trajectory.

Currently serving as the general manager of APAC, Mirri will expand his responsibilities to include India.

Unilever’s Krishnan Sundaram quits after 23 years

Over the last 23 years, Sundaram, was in various leadership roles at Unilever. He was general Manager, Beverages between 2012 and 2014. He was then appointed VP - global marketing transformation and capability for nearly two years.

Sundaram will be taking a short break, before moving on to his move.

Apurva Chandra gets additional charge of Department of Health and Family Welfare

Storyboard18 reported that Chandra assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021. A civil engineer by education, Chandra had earlier served as Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Chandra assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021

Adani Wilmar’s head of marketing Sanjay Adesara moves on

In a LinkedIn post, Sanjay Adesara reflected on the significant growth he witnessed during his tenure, particularly in steering the success of the Fortune brand and contributing to the establishment and development of other notable brands under Adani Wilmar's umbrella.

Sanjay Adesara was associated with the company for 16 years.

Geetika Mehta becomes Nivea India’s new MD

Prior to Hershey, Mehta has over 18 years of experience at Hindustan Unilever where she handled increasing responsibilities of commercial and consumer marketing within HUL.

Mehta joins the German personal care brand from Hershey India, where she was managing director.

Tata Sons’ Harish Bhat retires; Bhat was brand custodian at Tata Sons

Harish Bhat was also named by Forbes as one of the top 10 most influential Chief Marketing Officers in the world. (Harish Bhat with Tata Sons’ Chairman N Chandrasekaran (left)

Harish Bhat retired from his role as Brand Custodian at Tata Sons, after 36 years with the Tata Group.

McCann Worldgroup appoints Srijib Mallik as executive vice president and head – McCann Gurgaon

Srijib Mallik began his career with JWT and went on to work across Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Groupe, Wieden + Kennedy, Rediffusion DY&R and TBWAWorldwide.

Prior to this, Srijib Mallik was the head of business – Samsung at Cheil Worldwide.