CXO Moves – Page 2 – storyboard18

Kansai Nerolac Paints appoints Pravin D. Chaudhari as Managing Director

Kansai Nerolac Paints is set to strengthen its strategic direction and continue its growth trajectory in the Indian market.

Chaudhari has been appointed for a three-year term, subject to shareholder approval.

Havells India elevates Rahul Murgai to Executive Vice President

Rahul Murgai previously led Havells India as global senior vice president – international business division.

Yahoo appoints former Paramount Executive Josh Line as CMO

Reporting directly to Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone, Line is expected to leverage his extensive brand-building expertise to steer Yahoo’s marketing strategy.

Line, who previously served as Chief Brand Officer at Paramount, will now lead Yahoo’s marketing initiatives.

Leo Puri steps down from Tata Sons Board, weeks after leaving HUL

Leo Puri's departure from Tata Sons comes shortly after he resigned from the board of Hindustan Unilever (HUL).

Leo Puri recently resigned from Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) board and continues to hold multiple significant positions in the industry.

The House of Abhinandan Lodha appoints Saurabh Jain as new CMO

Jain is set to lead HOABL’s brand-building and digital transformation efforts.

Prior to this, Jain has served as the CMO of Zydus Wellness.

Croma appoints Shibashish Roy as CEO & MD

The appointment is effective from April 1, 2025.

Roy, a Tata Group veteran with over two decades of experience, was appointed CEO in November 2024 and worked closely with outgoing MD Avijit Mitra during a structured transition period that concluded in March 2025.

Sanjay Sachdeva appointed as MD and CEO at Bajaj Electricals Limited

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Sachdeva said, “I am honoured to join Bajaj Electricals, a company with a rich heritage and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and ethics. I look forward to working with the Chairman, Mr. Shekhar Bajaj, and the talented team at Bajaj Electricals to drive sustainable growth and create significant long-term value for all our stakeholders.”

Joining Hindustan Unilever as a Management Trainee in 1989, Sanjay Sachdeva spent over three decades at the conglomerate, moving across various marketing, sales, and general management leadership roles.

Ambuja Cements appoints Vinod Bahety as CEO; announces key leadership changes

Bahety has also been named as Additional Director and Wholetime Director

Rakesh Tiwary has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over from Bahety.

Adani Group names Sanjay Behl as COO of Adani Cement

Before joining GEM, Behl was CEO of Raymond, where he led a brand transformation for the iconic textile and apparel company.

Behl will oversee sales, marketing, branding and logistics for the group’s cement business, which includes major national brands like Ambuja and ACC, as well as regional powerhouses such as Penna and Sanghi.

Ad agency Mother overhauls its global leadership team

Felix Richter has been named the global CCO. Teri Miller has been appointed as global chief client officer, and Katay Mackay-Sinclair has taken the position of global chief brand officer. Chris Gallery has been named as the global chief strategy officer.