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Leo Puri resigns as Independent Director of Hindustan Unilever Limited

Puri, who has been associated with HUL since October 12, 2018, was reappointed for another term starting October 12, 2023.

Puri has stepped down due to increasing board commitments, including a proposed appointment to the board of a global entity, and compliance with the European Corporate Governance regulations regarding board memberships.

Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO

Lip-Bu Tan previously served as CEO of Cadence Design Systems from 2009 to 2021, spearheading a cultural and business transformation that resulted in a 3,200% increase in stock price appreciation and significant revenue growth. (Image: Intel)

Veteran semiconductor leader to take the helm on March 18, succeeding interim Co-CEOs.

Nazara Technologies COO Sudhir Kamath resigns

Kamath played a key role in Nazara Technologies' expansion and operational growth during his tenure.

Kamath will be relieved from his responsibilities effective April 1, 2025.

Angad Bhatia joins as CEO of Firstpost and Creator18

Before joining Network18, Angad was CEO of India Lifestyle Network.

Angad will report to Rahul Joshi, MD & Group Editor-in-chief, Network18.

Nissan appoints Ivan Espinosa as CEO amid leadership shake-up

Ivan Espinosa's appointment comes less than a year after he assumed his current role as Chief Planning Officer in April 2024, a position he took as part of a corporate shake-up aimed at accelerating Nissan’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

Ivan Espinosa to succeed Makoto Uchida as latter struggles with performance and failed Honda talks.

L’Oréal appoints Aniket Basu as Chief Digital Officer for India

Basu is expected to play a critical role in shaping the brand’s digital strategy and accelerating growth in India.

“India is a market of immense dynamism, where digital innovation and consumer engagement are evolving at an extraordinary pace. The opportunities to drive impact, scale transformation, and shape the future of growth are limitless,” Basu stated.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt takes helm at Relativity Space

Schmidt's arrival comes at a crucial moment for Relativity Space, as the company prepares for the 2026 launch of the Terran R rocket

Schmidt announced his new role to Relativity Space employees on Monday, revealing that he has made a major investment in the company and now holds a controlling stake.

HPCL appoints Vikas Kaushal as Chairman and MD, 1st private sector head to lead oil PSU

Vikas Kaushal has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd

Vikas Kaushal played a crucial role in shaping the Indian oil and gas landscape as an advisor to firms like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and GAIL, among others

Takashi Nakajima to be Honda Motor’s new President and CEO

Takashi Nakajima joined Honda in 1994 and has been associated with Honda Motor Co. Ltd. for more than 30 years.

Takashi Nakajima will take over from Takuya Tsumura, who moves to Japan at Honda head office after completing his India tenure.

ABD Limited appoints Arvind Hangal and Roshni Chatterjee as Marketing Directors

Hangal and Chatterjee are expected to play a crucial role in shaping ABD’s marketing strategies and driving its growth in the coming years.

Arvind Hangal and Roshni Chatterjee are appointed as as Marketing Directors with immediate effect.