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Upgrad cofounder and MD Mayank Kumar steps down to launch new startup

Coinciding with Mayank Kumar's exit, Upgrad founder and chairman Ronnie Screwvala is stepping up his engagement at the company. (Left to Right: Mayank Kumar, Ronnie Screwvala)

Mayank Kumar’s exit marks a shift at Upgrad as Ronnie Screwvala takes charge, while the edtech unicorn eyes a $50-$60 million funding round at a $2.25 billion valuation.

Honasa Consumer’s Chief Product and Technology Officer Jayant Chauhan quits

Jayant Chauhan began his career at Samsung India Software Operations and went on to work across Reliance, Zomato, Paytm and Airtel.

Previously, Jayant Chauhan led Policybazaar as chief product officer.

Angel One appoints Arief Mohamed as CBO – Direct Business

With over 16 years of experience in digital commerce and a proven track record of scaling businesses, Arief Mohamed is set to lead Angel One's direct business vertical. (Image source: LinkedIn)

In a strategic move to enhance its leadership team, Angel One Ltd has appointed Arief Mohamad as Chief Business Officer – Direct Business. With over 16 years of experience in digital commerce, Arief is set to drive innovation and growth within the company’s fintech landscape.

Zydus Wellness appoints Arijit Sengupta as CMO

Arijit Sengupta began his career as an area sales manager at Colgate Palmolive and also worked at Unilever.

Previously, Arijit Sengupta led Reckitt as global marketing head – digital startup.

Krutrim’s Business Head & VP Ravi Jain steps down

As the head of strategy at Ola Electric, Ravi Jain led strategy for the Ola Group -- new business development, M&A, partnerships, technology strategy.

Previously, Ravi Jain headed Ola Electric as head of strategy.

Zomato’s independent director Gunjan Soni steps down

Gunjan Soni, who holds a MBA in finance from XLRI Jamshedpur, began her career at Infosys Technologies and went on to work across McKinsey & Company, Star India, Myntra and Zalora Group.

It was stated in a filing with the BSE that Gunjan Soni would cease to be the member of the company’s risk management committee and corporate social responsibility committee.

CXO Moves: Exec movements across Bajaj Auto, L’oreal Professionel, Lowe Lintas, Tata Consumer Products and more

Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18’s CXO Moves. A round-up of the executives who are in, out, and in-between.(Representational image via Unsplash)

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

Kapil Batra joins Lowe Lintas as President

Kapil Batra started off in 2007 as creative director at McCann Worldgroup and went on to work across Eleven Brandworks, and then joined McCann Worldgroup again as the creative director.

Previously, Kapil Batra led Wieden + Kennedy India as national creative director.

Noel Tata appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts following Ratan Tata’s passing

Noel Tata, who has longstanding ties with Tata Group's various businesses, will be the first family member since 2011 to simultaneously serve on the boards of both Tata Sons and Tata Trusts.

Noel Tata has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts on October 11, succeeding his half-brother Ratan Tata, who passed away at the age of 86 on October 9.

Partha Basu appointed as Managing Director of Ashirwad by Aliaxis

With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Partha Basu has held prominent positions at major corporations such as AkzoNobel, Coca-Cola, and KPMG. (Image source: Aliaxis)

Basu takes the helm of Bengaluru-headquartered Ashirvad, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience to drive performance and growth.