Anna Abraham appointed Deputy CFO at HT Media Group
HT Media Group has promoted Anna Abraham to Deputy Group CFO, joining the leadership team. She previously oversaw M&A, treasury, investor relations, FP&A, and served as CFO of the Print…
Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO; Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström appointed co-CEOs
Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO, transitioning to executive chairman on January 1, 2026. Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, Spotify’s co-presidents, will take over as co-CEOs, continuing…
Weber Shandwick India appoints Shashikanth Someshwar as CEO
Shashikanth Someshwar has been promoted to CEO of Weber Shandwick India, effective October 1, 2025. With a team of 150+ across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru, India is one of the…
Oliver Wyman names Kaustav Mukherjee partner, Energy & Natural Resources
Oliver Wyman has appointed Kaustav Mukherjee as Partner in its Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) practice. With over 35 years of experience across oil & gas, utilities, renewables, and petrochemicals,…
Niranjan Singh named Head of Media at Monks India.
Monks India has appointed Niranjan Singh as Head of Media, where he will lead the company’s media practice, focusing on data-driven strategies and AI-powered solutions. Singh brings over 18 years…
LEAD Group Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Drive Next Phase of Growth
September 29, 2025, Mumbai: LEAD Group, India’s leading School Learning Systems company, has announced key leadership appointments as part of its ambitious ‘LEAD Vision 2030’ plan to ready the organisation…
Averill Sequeira named Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom.
Averill Sequeira has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Essencemediacom, a WPP Media brand, after serving in the role since July 2025. She previously held senior roles at Essencemediacom India,…
Varun Kohli rejoins Bharat Express as Director & Group CEO.
Bharat Express has announced the return of Varun Kohli as Director and Group CEO, signaling a renewed focus on strategic growth and expansion. Kohli, a media veteran with over 30…
Clinch names ex-McDonald’s CMO Tariq Hassan to Advisory Board.
Clinch, the AI-driven omnichannel campaign orchestration platform, has appointed Tariq Hassan, former McDonald’s Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, to its global Advisory Board. Hassan brings over 20 years of…
Sonia Sharda promoted to EVP at Dentsu Creative.
Dentsu Creative has promoted Sonia Sharda to Executive Vice President, recognizing her leadership, client success, and creative impact. Part of Social Samosa’s Superwoman Class of 2022, Sonia has been instrumental…
Amit Lall appointed as Planning Lead – West & South at WPP Media.
Amit Lall has joined WPP Media as Planning Lead – West & South, bringing over 14 years of expertise in digital and mobile marketing. He has worked with 300+ brands,…
Anand Piramal named Chairman, Jairam Sridharan MD & CEO of Piramal Finance.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Piramal Enterprises Limited with its subsidiary Piramal Finance Limited, effective September 10, 2025. Following the merger, Anand Piramal takes…
Schneider Electric appoints Jai Sharma CFO, Greater India Zone.
Schneider Electric has appointed Jai Sharma as CFO for the Greater India Zone, succeeding Preeti Gupta Mohanty, who moves into the role of Senior VP – Finance, International Operations. With…
OneAssist names Abhishek Maheshwari CEO.
OneAssist Consumer Solutions has appointed Abhishek Maheshwari as its new CEO, effective September 1, 2025. He will lead business strategy, P&L delivery, and expansion into new categories and markets, while…
MakeMyTrip names Mohit Kabra Group CFO, Dipak Bohra Group COO.
MakeMyTrip has announced key leadership changes to drive its next phase of growth. Mohit Kabra, a 14-year veteran with the company and former Group CFO, has been elevated to Group…
WPP Media names Vinish Mathews Head of Team Fulcrum, South Asia.
WPP Media has appointed Vinish Mathews as Head of Team Fulcrum, South Asia. With over 22 years of experience across India, China, and Southeast Asia, Mathews has worked with major…
Nemetschek India names Sanjay Kumar Singh as Managing Director.
Nemetschek India, part of the global Nemetschek Group, has appointed Sanjay Kumar Singh as Managing Director to lead its Global Capability Center across Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai. With over 25…
WPP Media Appoints Devyani Bhaskar as Associate Director
WPP Media has appointed Devyani Bhaskar as its new Associate Director, effective September 2025. Based in Gurugram, she brings over a decade of experience in integrated media planning and brand…
Meghana HS appointed Group Head – Digital at WPP Media
WPP Media has elevated Meghana HS to Group Head – Digital, based in Bengaluru. She has been with the company for nearly three years, most recently as Manager – Digital…
Dezerv names Susmit Patodia Group Head for next growth phase
Dezerv, a leading wealth management firm, has appointed Susmit Patodia as Group Head (Business and New Initiatives) to drive its next phase of growth, with a target of ₹5 lakh…
Prosperr.io names Saibal Biswas Chief Growth Officer
Prosperr.io, the AI-powered tax and payroll solutions platform, has appointed Saibal Biswas as Chief Growth Officer to lead its next phase of expansion. With over 20 years of experience across…
Nitin Guleria named Head of Media at Mars.
Mars has appointed Nitin Guleria as Head of Media, effective September 2025. With over 15 years of experience in media, marketing, and communications, he will be responsible for strengthening the…
Shakti Upadhyay joins Bajaj Auto as VP – Brands.
After seven years with Kia India, Shakti Upadhyay has joined Bajaj Auto as Vice President – Brands. He will lead the Sports Motorcycle category, including Pulsar and Dominar. Upadhyay said…
Dentsu Creative Isobar names Dhruv Tiwari, Zubin Jauhari as Group ECDs.
Dentsu Creative Isobar has appointed Dhruv Tiwari and Zubin Jauhari as Group Executive Creative Directors, reporting to CCO Abhijat Bharadwaj. They will lead creative direction across the agency’s brand portfolio,…
Oneindia appoints Sushant Yattam as Business Head, Video to drive video-led growth.
Oneindia has appointed Sushant Yattam as Business Head – Video to drive revenue growth, business expansion, and opportunities in the digital video space. With over 15 years of experience at…
Sachin Dhir named Head of Digital at VML India
Sachin Dhir has taken on a new leadership role as Head – Digital at VML India, marking a significant career milestone after an impressive journey in the advertising and digital…
Jayanti Ganguly named CEO of Home Centre India
Home Centre India has appointed Jayanti Ganguly as its new CEO, effective September 2025. She brings over a decade of leadership experience across fashion, retail, and lifestyle sectors. Ganguly previously…
Cleartrip promotes Gaurav Patwari to Chief Business Officer – Air.
Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has elevated Gaurav Patwari to Chief Business Officer – Air. In his expanded role, he will also lead Cleartrip’s B2B, Flipkart Travel, and Train businesses. With…
Nissan appoints Max Messina as AMIEO Chairperson from Oct 1
Nissan has appointed Massimiliano (Max) Messina as Chairperson of its AMIEO region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania), effective October 1, 2025. Currently Vice Chairperson and SVP of Finance,…
Sudhanshu Vats appointed ASCI Chairman on its 40th anniversary
ASCI has appointed Sudhanshu Vats, MD of Pidilite Industries, as its new chairman at the 39th AGM, ahead of its 40th anniversary in October. S Subramanyeswar (MullenLowe Global) has been…