New Relic Promotes Ashley Puls to Chief Architect
New Relic promotes Ashley Puls to Chief Architect, enhancing its Intelligent Observability Platform’s reliability and scalability. Puls, with over 15 years of engineering expertise, leads next-gen architecture to eliminate digital interruptions and accelerate innovation through groundbreaking solutions like AI integrations and advanced digital experience monitoring.
Hisense India Appoints Nipun Kaicker as Director – Go To Market (GTM) to Strengthen Brand Presence and Drive Growth
Hisense India appoints Nipun Kaicker as Director – GTM, leveraging his 14+ years of sales and marketing expertise. With leadership experience at LG and Panasonic, Nipun aims to drive innovation, expand Hisense’s market presence, and strengthen brand equity in India’s competitive consumer electronics sector.
Stashfin Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Aparna Bihany as SVP, Lending
Stashfin appoints Aparna Bihany as Senior VP of Lending. With 20+ years in BFSI and expertise in digital lending and risk management, she will lead innovation in lending operations. Aparna’s leadership aligns with Stashfin’s mission to deliver accessible financial solutions and enhance its position in India’s financial services market.
Kelly Steckelberg Joins Canva as CFO, Strengthening IPO Plans
Canva has appointed Kelly Steckelberg, former CFO of Zoom, to lead its financial strategies. With her proven expertise in IPOs and scaling enterprises, this move positions Canva for growth and strengthens its ambitions, including a potential IPO. Steckelberg officially joins the company on November 26, 2024.
Mr. Ovais Sarmad joins as Advisor to Granules India Limited to Guide Sustainability and Climate Strategy
Granules India Limited welcomes Mr. Ovais Sarmad as an Advisor to enhance its sustainability initiatives. With vast experience in global climate policy, including his pivotal role in the Paris Agreement and GHG Protocol, Mr. Sarmad will guide Granules in advancing environmental strategies and achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Linc Ltd. Appoints Sachin Bhatnagar as President
Linc Limited appoints Mr. Sachin Bhatnagar as President – Global Business. With three decades of leadership expertise in sales, marketing, and operational management, Mr. Bhatnagar is set to drive strategic growth, enhance efficiencies, and expand Linc’s global footprint, building on his successful track record in international business.
Araiya Palampur appoints Acharya Javvaji as General Manager
Araiya Palampur welcomes Acharya Javvaji as its new General Manager. With over three decades of luxury hospitality experience, Javvaji’s leadership and dedication to exceptional guest experiences promise to elevate the resort’s offerings in the scenic Kangra Valley.
Livpure Appoints Rahul Khanna as Head of Strategic Business Unit to Strengthen Growth and Innovation in Appliance Division
Livpure has appointed Rahul Khanna as Head of its Strategic Business Unit for Appliances. With over 17 years of experience in leading brands like Samsung and LG, Khanna will drive Livpure’s growth and innovation in the competitive appliance industry.
VESCOA Welcomes Esteemed Architect Urmila Rajadhyaksha as Department Head of Architecture – Landscape Architecture
VESCOA appoints Urmila Rajadhyaksha as Head of Landscape Architecture. With over 30 years of experience, Rajadhyaksha is a sustainability advocate and award-winning landscape architect, known for her innovative designs, including the UNESCO-awarded Front Garden of Prince of Wales Museum. She aims to inspire sustainable design thinking at VESCOA.
Ritco Logistics strengthens leadership with industry veteran Surya Narayan Singh as VP, focusing on Multimodal
Ritco Logistics appoints Surya Narayan Singh as VP of its Multimodal division. With 38 years of logistics experience, Singh will lead the company’s strategic initiatives, focusing on multimodal solutions and rail logistics, aiming to enhance Ritco’s impact on the Indian logistics industry and boost economic growth.
Capacit’e Infraprojects Ltd. Appoints RK Jain as CEO
Capacit’e Infraprojects Ltd. appoints Mr. RK Jain as CEO, bringing over 36 years of construction and real estate expertise. With a career spanning top firms like Adani Realty and L&T, Mr. Jain’s leadership will strengthen Capacit’e’s position in the infrastructure sector, focusing on high-quality, large-scale developments.
ARISE onboards Vinesh Menon as Director General & CEO
Vinesh Menon, former CEO of AMPERSAND Group, joins ARISE as its Director General & CEO. ARISE, an autonomous body founded in 2016 under FICCI, aims to revolutionize India’s school education by fostering innovation, policy advocacy, and partnerships, positioning India as a global leader in education.
MediBuddy Names Nijil George as SVP & Head of Operations to Lead Scalable Healthcare Solutions for India
MediBuddy has appointed Nijil George as Senior Vice President and Head of Operations. With over 21 years of experience in operational leadership at companies like Amazon and Marico, George will drive MediBuddy’s scalable healthcare solutions, focusing on expanding networks, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing costs to transform healthcare in India.
SBM Bank India Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Corporate and Retail Banking
SBM Bank India strengthens its leadership with the appointment of Prakash Jaiswal as Head of Corporate Banking and Nikhil Rajadhyaksha as Head of Retail Banking. Both leaders bring decades of expertise to drive the Bank’s strategic growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and expand services for corporate and retail clients.
TAC Security Appoints Hector Balderas, Former Attorney General of New Mexico, to its Board of Directorsin the U.S.
TAC Security, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, announces Hector Balderas, former New Mexico Attorney General, as an Additional Director of its U.S. subsidiary. With extensive experience in public safety and cybersecurity, Balderas enhances TAC Security’s governance, aligning with the company’s mission to advance cybersecurity innovation and consumer protection.
New Relic Appoints Larissa Crandall as Channel Chief and Group Vice President of Partners and Alliances
New Relic has appointed Larissa Crandall as Channel Chief and Group Vice President of Partners and Alliances. With a stellar track record in partner program leadership, Crandall aims to expand New Relic’s global partner ecosystem, driving innovation and accelerating growth in the observability space.
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) appoints Sumit Aggarwal as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL) has appointed Sumit Aggarwal as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer. Sumit will lead ENIL’s strategic vision across radio, digital, and events, driving innovation and growth to strengthen the company’s position in India’s evolving media landscape.
AJAX Engineering Appoints Mr. Gautam Eunny as Chief Marketing Officer
AJAX Engineering appoints Gautam Eunny as Chief Marketing Officer. With 25yrs of expertise in Business Development, Strategy, Operations, and Marketing, Gautam brings a wealth of experience from leading companies like Pidilite, Lafarge India, and L&T. His leadership will drive AJAX’s growth and market presence, solidifying its position as a global leader in concreting equipment.
Mphasis announces appointment of Aravind Viswanathan as the Chief Financial Officer
Mphasis appoints Aravind Viswanathan as CFO following Manish Dugar’s resignation. With extensive experience in financial leadership roles at Tanla Platforms and Wipro Limited, Aravind brings a wealth of expertise to Mphasis. Nitin Rakesh, CEO, welcomes Aravind to the team and expresses gratitude for Manish’s contributions during his tenure.
Tenable Names Cloud Security Expert, Shai Morag, Chief Product Officer
Tenable® has appointed Shai Morag, a cloud security expert, as Chief Product Officer. Joining Tenable in 2023 via Ermetic’s acquisition, Morag aims to boost growth by advancing Tenable’s cloud-first security products. With 25yrs of experience, including roles at Secdo and Integrity-Project, Morag will drive Tenable’s innovation in exposure management and cloud security.
Hero Vired appoints Prakhar Kasar as CEO, aims to strengthen its position as the leading name in professional upskilling
Hero Vired, a leading learntech platform from the Hero Group, appoints Prakhar Kasar as CEO. With over 16 years of experience in FMCG and E-commerce, Prakhar aims to enhance B2C offerings and expand into B2B and B2I markets.
Paras Health Strengthens Board with Appointment of Mrs. Usha Rajeev, Former Partner PwC (PriceWaterhouseCooper)
Paras Health appoints Mrs. Usha Rajeev, former PwC partner, as an Independent Director. With 29 years of experience in governance, audit, and risk management, Mrs. Rajeev will enhance Paras Health’s strategic initiatives and contribute to long-term growth.
Dreame India Appoints Manu Sharma as Managing Director to lead its India Operations and Market Expansion
Dreame Technology appoints Manu Sharma as MD to lead its India operations. With over 25yrs of experience in consumer electronics, Manu will focus on strategic initiatives, product strategy, marketing, and sales to drive Dreame’s growth in India. Previously, Manu held leadership roles at Nothing India, Samsung India, and Hewlett-Packard.
Sanjeev Krishan re-elected as Chairperson of PwC in India for a Second Term
PwC India has re-elected Sanjeev Krishan as Chairperson for a 2nd term, starting April 1, 2025. Krishan, who has been with PwC since 1991, will continue to lead & innovate within the firm, emphasizing growth, diversity, and technological advancement. His re-election reflects his visionary leadership and significant contributions to PwC’s success.
Vishwa Samudra Group onboards Ajay Agarwal as President Investor Relations
The Vishwa Samudra Group, a rapidly growing Indian conglomerate, announces Ajay Agrawal as President – Investor Relations. With over 18 years of experience, he will enhance corporate governance and investor relations, working closely with various stakeholders.
Delhivery Strengthens Operations Leadership with the Appointment of Prashant Gazipur
Delhivery, India’s largest logistics service provider, appoints Prashant Gazipur as Senior VP, Operations. Prashant, with over a decade of e-commerce experience at companies like Amazon and Ecom Express, will enhance capacity building and operational excellence at Delhivery.
Alpex Solar Ltd appoints Gaurav Bector as Global Head of EPC business
Alpex Solar Ltd appoints Gaurav Bector as Global Head of EPC to expand its global footprint. With over 30yrs of experience, Bector aims to drive the company’s growth in the overseas EPC market. Alpex Solar is also increasing its manufacturing capacity to 2.4 GW by 2026, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Ascendion Appoints Industry Leader Daryush Laqab as Chief AI Officer to Drive Gen AI Innovation
Ascendion appoints Daryush Laqab as Chief AI Officer to lead AI-powered initiatives. With two decades of tech leadership, he aims to enhance AI innovation and operational excellence.
New Relic Appoints Peter Marelas to Field Chief Technology Officer for for Asia Pacific and Japan
Marelas has more than 25yrs. of experience in the tech industry where he has led transformative programs and teams at companies including Dell & EMC and solved complex technical and business challenges. Marelas holds multiple qualifications and patents in data science, deep learning, data engineering, data management, cloud engineering and security.
Vivek Chandrakant Tongaonkar appointed as Director (Finance) at ONGC
Before his tenure at MRPL, Mr. Tongaonkar served as the Executive Director – Chief Corporate Finance at ONGC, overseeing critical financial portfolios and guiding the organization through transformative initiatives. He was also the CFO at ONGC from April2021 to December2021.
Primus Partners Expands its service offerings; Appoints Mr. M Ramakrishnan as a Managing Director
In his role as Managing Director, Mr. M Ramakrishnan (Ram) will focus on developing solutions to elevate Primus Partners’ expertise and market position in Agriculture & Climate practice. Ram comes with strong expertise & experience of working across industries and consulting.
G. Srinivasa Raghavan Appointed Chairman of NEXUS Automotive International
With G. Srinivasa Raghavan steering the Board of Directors, the company is set to continue its trajectory of success, reinforcing its global presence and accelerating the pace of innovative investments within the Global Automotive Aftermarket landscape.
Colab Cloud Appoints Mr. Amardeep Singh as an Executive Director – to play a key role in Tech enabled Sports Business
Amardeep Singh is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation. Being a Master in Computer Applications from Kurukshetra University, Amardeep started his journey as a technology consultant.
Tata Projects Appoints Deepak Natarajan as the new Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Deepak Natarajan is a Chartered Accountant and Madras University commerce graduate. His expertise will be crucial in optimizing the company’s financial performance, enhancing shareholder value, and supporting growth plans of Tata Projects across sectors.
Hoopr Strengthens Executive Team with Top Industry Talent
Renowned technology veteran Rakesh Nair has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), while accomplished marketing leader Vitasta Kaul joins as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.
Barracuda names Geoff Waters Chief Revenue Officer
Geoff Waters is a customer-focused and partner-centric leader with over 27 years of experience managing global organizations for sales, partner ecosystems, and go-to-market functions at some of the world’s leading security, cloud, and infrastructure companies.
MediBuddy Onboards Joel Fernandez as Senior Director Corporate Social Responsibility to Champion Corporate Social Responsibility
Joel brings over 25 years of experience across the technology, staffing, and social impact sectors. He joins MediBuddy after spending the last 8 years at TeamLease Services Ltd., where he supported skill development and education initiatives for underprivileged communities.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Appointment of Nachiket Pantvaidya as General Manager, Sony Pictures International Productions – India
Sony Pictures Entertainment appoints Nachiket Pantvaidya as General Manager of Sony Pictures International Productions, India. In his new role, Nachiket will oversee and lead local Indian production, bringing his extensive industry experience and dynamic execution skills to expand and elevate the company’s Indian market presence.
STEER World Appoints Vishal Mehta as Director of Sustainable Materials Program
Vishal proven track record in meeting project goals, engaging global stakeholders, and delivering results with precision and entrepreneurial zeal underscores his capabilities. His previous leadership roles include positions at Enel Green Power and Larsen & Toubro.
Shree Cement appoints Mr Vinod Chaturvedi as Chief Human Resources Officer
Shree Cement appoints Mr. Vinod Chaturvedi as Chief Human Resources Officer, bringing his 33 years of HR expertise to drive organizational growth, enhance employee engagement, and foster a dynamic workplace culture.
Novo Welcomes Ekta Grover as Group Product Manager
Novo appoints Ekta Grover as Group Product Manager. Based in Bangalore, she will enhance customer interactions and operational efficiencies for Novo’s 250,000+ customers. With over 15 years of experience in technology and product leadership, Ekta will drive innovation and support Novo’s mission to deliver an AI-first customer experience.
Cashaa Appoints CTO Mr. Amjad Raza Khan as the New CEO to Steer Next Phase of Growth
Cashaa announces Amjad Khan as new CEO. Khan plans to launch a global crypto wallet with AI-powered Earn & Borrow features. This all-in-one wallet aims to boost CAS token adoption in seven markets including Europe, India, and UAE.
ace turtle appoints Karandeep Singh Jaiya as Chief Business Officer
ace turtle appoints Karandeep Singh Jaiya as Chief Business Officer, leveraging his 25 years of retail expertise across India and the UAE to enhance its fashion and toys portfolio, drive growth, and foster innovation.
AET Global Entrusts Mr. Su Piow Ko, Vice President of AET Global, With an Additional Charge as the CEO for India
AET Global appoints Su Piow Ko, VP of AET Global, as the new CEO for India. Ko brings over 3 decades of LED experience to lead AET’s growth strategy in India. His focus areas include technological advancement, market expansion, optimizing after-sales support, and forging strategic partnerships for sustainable growth.
STEER World Appoints Malay Vyas as President & Business Head of STEER America
STEER World strengthens its US presence with the appointment of Malay Vyas as President of STEER America. Vyas brings over 20 years of experience to lead strategic direction, innovation, and growth initiatives, focusing on delivering cutting-edge technologies to US customers.
Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI) Appoints Anoop Bali as Managing Director
The Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI) has appointed Shri Anoop Bali as its Managing Director. Bali will retain his role as CFO while leading TFCI in its mission to support tourism, hospitality, and other key sectors through financing and advisory services.
Manali Petrochemicals Announces Leadership Restructuring: R Chandrasekar Becomes MD, Sridhar Takes on Operations Role
Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL) announces R Chandrasekar as its new Managing Director. G R Sridhar is appointed as Whole Time Director (Operations). This leadership change reinforces MPL’s focus on professional management and growth in the high-margin specialty chemicals business.
Strategic Hires Strengthen Leadership at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park
Hilton & Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru appoints new leaders to elevate guest experience. Shoeb Mohammed leads the hotel, Athar Hussain takes over the culinary scene, Siddhant Arora focuses on F&B, and Asad Sameer Khan heads housekeeping. This team brings diverse expertise for innovation and service excellence.
COGOS further strengthens its leadership team, appoints Katta Prasad as Co-Founder
COGOS, India’s leading city logistics startup, strengthens its leadership with Katta Prasad appointed as Co-Founder. Prasad’s leadership as COO is credited with driving profitability and innovation. COGOS is expanding its reach to 25 states and 450+ cities, solidifying its position as India’s largest city logistics network.
Kraft Heinz Appoints Nayeema Kouser as Global Capability Director
Armed with a proven track record of effectively managing large teams across various functions and geographies, her tenure as the Head of Europe Finance Centre – GCC at AB InBev India further solidifies her leadership credentials.
New Relic Announces Katrina Wong as Chief Marketing Officer
“Katrina brings expertise in product strategy, positioning, customer value and an understanding of the market that will be indispensable as we continue to innovate and expand,” said New Relic CEO Ashan Willy. “
STEER World Announces Appointment of Ajay Bhasin as the Group Chief Human Resource Officer
Most recently, he served as the head of HR at Tata Coffee where he helped build a people strategy focused on developing high-performing employees, driving employee engagement and delivering business results.
Hashtag Orange Appoints Su Yin Teh, ex-CFO of WPP, as Advisor for International Business Expansion
From developing growth strategies to conducting quarterly review meetings aligned with the business plan, her role will be pivotal in fulfilling the organization’s business expansion goals.
STEERWorld Announces the Creation of a Strategic Advisory Board
The board will provide strategic guidance & support the company’s growth into new markets & domains, deepening STEERWorld’s role as a leader in material transformation technology in the field of pharmaceuticals, plastics, food & nutraceuticals, biomaterials & biorefining.
SG Analytics Welcomes Dr. Das Dasgupta to Its Advisory Board
Dr. Dasgupta excels at assembling top-tier data strategy teams and implementing cutting-edge AI and ML technologies for data-driven decision-making. Dr. Dasgupta’s impactful track record spans prestigious organizations such as Viacom, Amazon Customer Experience Systems (ACES), McKinsey, and EY.
STEER Appoints T.N. Hari as Executive Chairman
This strategic move marks a significant milestone for the company as it endeavors to achieve new heights under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Hari, leveraging his extensive experience and insights in growing and scaling organizations.
HCLTech appoints Bhavani Balasubramanian as Independent Director
She is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Currently, she is a Strategic Consultant in diversity and inclusion.
LS Digital Strengthens its Leadership Team, Appoints Cyrus Jogina as Head of Marketing
Cyrus is a versatile marketing communication professional with diversified experience and proven expertise of over 25-years in the field of corporate communication, brand management and crises management.
New Relic Hires Former Walmart Executive Rohit Ramanand as Group Vice President Engineering for India
Ramanand is responsible for leading New Relic India’s product and engineering teams and will play a pivotal role in helping develop the company’s broader engineering strategy while building out the local team.
Tenable Names Cybersecurity Expert Meg O’Leary Chief Marketing Officer
O’Leary co-founded InkHouse Marketing+Media, a public relations agency (now part of Berlin-Rosen), where she advised on hundreds of company and product launches, initial public offerings (IPOs), and exits.
Globale Media appoints Raj Swaminathan as Senior Director of Revenues & New Initiatives
Raj has more than 15 years of experience in Adtech, Affiliate, and Martech domains. He has held many country leadership roles in Sales, BD, Account Management, and partnerships across India, South East Asia, and emerging global markets.
SMFG India Credit appoints Mr. Gaurav Terdal as Chief Human Resources Officer
Gaurav has worked with SMFG India Credit for 9 years in multiple stints, where he honed skills across diverse HR domains, such as Compensation, Business HR, Talent acquisition, HR systems, Payroll, and HR operations.
Ashwin Sheth Group Welcomes Gauri Tandle as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Drive Financial and Strategic Growth
Gauri possesses vast experience in shareholder value creation, ESG, corporate governance, business partnering, mergers and acquisitions, treasury and funding, investor relations, cost management, taxation, financial accounting, and reporting.
PrepInsta Promotes Vibudh Upadhyay to Head of Growth Strategy
Vibudh’s remarkable journey within the company, spanning over four years, has been marked by outstanding contributions and an unwavering commitment to exceptional performance.
Globale Media appoints Kritika Arora as the Director of Performance & Acquisitions
Before this position, Kritika gained valuable experience at organizations like Silverpush and PolicyBazaar. She also founded Hochads, making her an ideal fit for her current role.
ICRA appoints Jayanta Chatterjee as MD & CEO of ICRA Analytics (IAL)
ICRA has appointed Jayanta Chatterjee as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ICRA Analytics Limited (IAL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICRA.
Tagbin Empowers Strategic Vision with Appointment of Ambika Bhaik as Chief Strategy Officer
In her new role as Chief Strategy Officer, Ambika Bhaik will play a pivotal role in optimizing operational excellence, leveraging her profound market knowledge and customer insights. With her strategic acumen, Tagbin is poised to achieve breakthrough results and bolster its position as an industry frontrunner.
AyushPay Announces Appointment of Vivek Kapoor, Former Dineout Co-Founder, as Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, Driving Healthcare Innovation
The company’s primary mission is to ensure that every Indian has access to healthcare without facing financial barriers. To achieve this, AyushPay is launching Ayush Kavach, a comprehensive subscription model providing highly affordable health benefits.
Enigma to Increase its Talent Pool by 200 Percent in 2023
This rapid growth is a clear reflection of Enigma’s strong foothold in the market and the growing demand for their electric scooters and bikes, which provide a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation.
Magenta Mobility Appoints Shashank Sathe as CTO to drive Technological Innovations
In his new leadership position as CTO at Magenta Mobility, Shashank will spearhead the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies, driving innovation and propelling Magenta Mobility’s growth in the electric mobility industry.
Mr. Sidhartha Shishoo Joins SG Analytics as COO
A seasoned professional, Sidhartha Shishoo (Sidhartha) brings over 25+ years of experience in leading multiple business functions and defining organizational culture to build high-performing global teams that remain happy and engaged.
Ex-Wipro and London Stock Exchange Executive, Hemant Kshatriya Joins Creative Synergies Group as Vice President of Quality and Business Excellence
Hemant joins Creative Synergies Group from London Stock Exchange Group, where he worked as the Senior Consultant for Operational Excellence. He has extensive experience working with robotic process automation and diagnostics and Intelligence.
