Tag: CXO Moves

82.5 Communications’ Kapil Arora joins Ogilvy Indonesia as chief operating officer

As the president of Ogilvy Group Companies, North, Arora was responsible for the growth of Ogilvy, Soho Square and Brand David's North India operations, across the communications spectrum of advertising, digital, direct, healthcare, PR, rural, retail and activation.

Kapil Arora was the co-chairman and chief executive officer at 82.5 Communications.

Exclusive: Gourav Rakshit likely to venture into AI after his exit from Viacom18

Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Gourav Rakshit took up the position of chief operating officer at Viacom18 in 2019.

Air India onboards Ravindra Kumar GP as CHRO

Ravindra Kumar’s role will become effective starting April 1, 2024. Kumar had a long career with General Electric Company where he was the CHRO for the South Asian region. Then, in 2018, he joined Tata Motors where he took up the role of president and CHRO.

Ravindra Kumar GP’s role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) will be effective starting April 1, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz India elevates Amrit Baid to general manager – marketing and customer experience

Amrit Baid began his career with Mercedes-Benz India as manager - marketing communications and rose to the ranks as senior marketing manager. His responsibilities included development of local marketing strategy in lines with global marketing strategy, campaign development and media planning across mainline and digital media.

Amrit Baid was the customer experience manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.

Mahindra Group reshuffles its leadership team; Manoj Bhat takes over as MD and CEO of Mahindra Holidays Resorts India

Amarjyoti Barua and Manoj Bhat’s role will become effective starting May 17, 2024. Bhat steps into the shoes of Kavinder Singh as the MD and CEO. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Amarjyoti Barua is named as group CFO of M&M’s finance organisation, and Vimal Agarwal takes up as CFO at Mahindra Holidays Resorts India.

Gourav Rakshit steps down as chief operating officer from Viacom18

Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Gourav Rakshit’s next move is unknown.