Sumanta Datta is named CEO of ABP Network, Aditya Tandon moves on from News18 Network, Swiggy, Flipkart and others announce key hires this week.

Sumanta Datta Appointed CEO of ABP Network Bringing Three Decades of Leadership Experience

ABP Network names Sumanta Datta as its new CEO. With over 30 years in commercial operations and marketing, Datta has led growth and market expansion across India and South-East Asia. He previously served as Managing Director at Oxford University Press India.

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Swiggy appoints Akanksha Jain as Assistant Vice President – PR and Communications

With 18+ years of global PR expertise, Akanksha Jain steps into her role as AVP – Public Relations and Communications at Swiggy. Previously at BharatPe, Pine Labs, and MobiKwik, she brings a legacy of strategic brand building and looks forward to advancing Swiggy’s reputation in its new era.

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Aditya Tandon to move on from News18 Network

Aditya Tandon, VP and Head of Brand Marketing at News18, is serving notice. Known for AI innovations and creative campaigns, he leaves behind a legacy spanning India, Nepal, and Mauritius.

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Times Music appoints Sheveeta Hegde as Head of Brand Solutions and Music Partnerships

Sheveeta Hegde has been appointed as the Head of Brand Solutions and Music Partnerships at Times Music . With 18+ years of experience in radio, digital content, and celebrity solutions, she will drive revenue opportunities and brand collaborations for the company.

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PhonePe appoints Manish Sabharwal as Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair

PhonePe has appointed Manish Sabharwal as an Independent Director and Chair of its Audit Committee. Binny Bansal steps down from PhonePe's Board after being an early supporter. CEO Sameer Nigam expresses gratitude to Bansal and welcomes Sabharwal to help guide PhonePe's growth.

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Taj Reid joins Burson as Global Chief Creative Officer

Burson has appointed Taj Reid as Global Chief Creative Officer, effective January 8, 2025. Reid, who previously served at Edelman and Microsoft, will drive creative strategies combining design, technology, and innovation. He succeeds Simon Shaw, who will depart at the end of the year.

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Flipkart elevates Viveka Sra to Director — Brand Marketing

Flipkart has promoted Viveka Sra to Director-Brand Marketing. With nearly three years at Flipkart, Sra has led successful integrated campaigns across multiple channels. Prior to this, she had a seven-year tenure at Unilever, where she held various leadership roles in marketing and sales.

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Kanika Tiwari joins Swiggy Instamart as Head of Monetization

Swiggy has appointed Kanika Tiwari as Head of Monetization for Swiggy Instamart. Tiwari previously spent eight years at Flipkart, rising to Director of Strategy and Growth for Flipkart Ads. She begins her new role at Swiggy, excited to contribute to its growth and success in quick commerce.

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Rubeena Singh joins NP Digital India as Managing Director

NP Digital India has appointed Rubeena Singh as Managing Director. With over 20 years of experience, Rubeena will lead the agency’s growth and client relationships. Her leadership and expertise in digital marketing are set to drive innovation and strengthen NP Digital India’s position in the industry.

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Air India SATS appoints Ramanathan Rajamani as Chief Executive Officer

Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) appointed Ramana R as CEO, effective 14th November 2024. With over 20 years of experience, Ramana returns for a second tenure, having previously served from 2018 to 2021. He aims to drive innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional service in India's aviation sector.

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Warner Bros. Discovery elevates Deepa Sridhar to Senior Director – Corporate Communications, South Asia

Warner Bros. Discovery has promoted Deepa Sridhar to Senior Director, Corporate Communications, South Asia. With 9 years at the company, she previously served as Director, Corporate Communications. Sridhar has played a key role in strengthening the brand’s voice and visibility across the region.

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Varuni Vij joins Omnicom Media Group India as Vice President

Varuni Vij has been appointed Vice President at Omnicom Media Group India. With over 16 years of experience, she previously held leadership roles at The Good Glamm Group and Reckitt. Vij has worked with top brands including Mindshare and Madison World, specializing in media planning and strategy.

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Ramya Venkat joins Abbott as Director — Integrated Marketing

Ramya Venkat has been appointed Director, Integrated Marketing at Abbott. She brings over 14 years of experience, having worked at Unilever in roles such as Senior Regional Brand Manager for Indulekha. Venkat also has experience with Ogilvy & Mather and Johnson & Johnson.

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Rakesh Malloju joins Zepto as Senior Director of Product

Rakesh Malloju has been appointed Senior Director of Product at Zepto. He previously served as Product Lead at Apollo 24|7, managing the user experience for the consumer app. Malloju is an IIM Calcutta alumnus with prior experience at Mu Sigma, Housing.com, Toppr, and Infinity Learn.

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Sangeet Chaudhary joins FCB Interface Delhi as EVP and Head of Office

FCB Interface appointed Sangeet chaudhary as EVP and Head of Delhi operations. With 18+ years of experience, she has worked with brands like Samsung, Bacardi, and BMW. Sangeet will lead the office’s growth, bringing her strategic expertise and passion for creativity to the role.

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Anika Malik Wadhera joins The Good Glamm Group as Group Director – Marketing

Seasoned marketing expert Anika Malik Wadhera brings 19 years of experience to her new role as Group Director, Marketing, at The Good Glamm Group. Previously Head of Marketing at Sirona Hygiene, Wadhera has also worked with ISB, Digitas, and SapientRazorfish in her illustrious career.

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