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Asian Paints appoints Ashish Choksi as additional non-executive director

Ashish Choksi began his career with Asian Paints in 1992.

Ashish Choksi began his career at Asian Paints in 1992, where he managed the Supply Chain for the Industrial Paints Division.

United Spirits appoints Praveen Someshwar as MD & CEO

Someshwar has also been appointed as an Additional Director on the Board. (Image: SVP India)

The appointment will be effective from April 1, 2025, for a tenure of five years, subject to shareholder approval.

HUL names Rajneet Kohli as Executive Director – Foods

Prior to this, Rajneet Kohli has held leadership roles in companies including Jubilant Foodworks, The Coca-Cola Co. and Asian Paints.

In his last role, Rajneet Kohli led Britannia as the chief executive officer and executive director.

Bharti Airtel elevates Siddharth Sharma as CEO – Connected Homes and CMO

Sharma’s appointment aligns with Airtel’s strategic vision to enhance its connected home offerings and marketing initiatives.

Sharma, a seasoned telecom and media industry executive with over two decades of experience, previously led Airtel’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) business as CEO.

Blake Chandlee steps down as TikTok’s Global Business President amid US ban

Chandlee joined TikTok in 2019 after a 12-year tenure at Facebook, where he held key leadership roles, including vice president of global partnerships.

An internal memo confirmed that Chandlee, who oversaw global advertising sales and marketing, will transition into an advisory role.

PepsiCo’s SVP and Chief Design Officer Mauro Porcini to step down

Mauro Porcini began his career as a freelance designer and then joined Philips Design. Then, he went on to work across Wosemad SrL, 3M, etc.

Mauro Porcini joined PepsiCo as chief design officer in 2012.

Saint-Gobain appoints Sreedhar N. as CEO of Asia-Pacific Region

Based in Mumbai, he will remain a member of the Executive Committee of Saint-Gobain.

After serving as Chief Financial Officer of Saint-Gobain for more than six years, Sreedhar N. will assume the role effective April 1, 2025.

Bank of America’s India country head to step down after 15 years

Despite stepping down from the country head role, Kaku Nakhate will continue to play a pivotal part in the firm's India operations. (Image: Fortune India)

Vikram Sahu, currently head of global equity research, will take over as the new India country head, with Kaku Nakhate remaining as CEO of BANA India during the transition.

WPP’s chief client officer Shubha George to step down

In a note, Shubha George shared, "At the end of this month, I will be signing out of WPP - after exactly 35 years, and across 7 agencies. I cannot be thankful enough to WPP, for the various roles and responsibilities it gave me along the way - thoughtfully and bravely. And as I bid official goodbye to full-time working, I look back at my professional journey thus far, most fulfilled, grateful and content."

Shubha George has worked across Ogilvy & Mather, JWT, Mindshare, GroupM, MEC and Red Fuse Communications.

BluSmart faces executive turmoil, asset sales amid Uber acquisition speculation

The situation is further complicated by the financial difficulties faced by BluSmart's parent company, Gensol Engineering, which is undertaking measures to address liquidity challenges.

This leadership change is accompanied by a broader exodus of key executives, including Chief Business Officer Tushar Garg, Chief Technology Officer Rishabh Sood, and Priya Chakravarthy, Vice-President of Experience, who have either left or are leaving.