Giorgi Global Holdings (Canpack) named Amit Phadke as VP of IT Infrastructure and Cloud
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Giorgi Global Holdings (Canpack) named Amit Phadke as VP of IT Infrastructure and Cloud

Giorgi Global Holdings, operating under the name Canpack, has recently announced the appointment of Amit Phadke as the Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Cloud. With over 25 years of extensive experience in the field of information technology, Phadke brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. He will serve as a global leader,…

India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee to Convene in New Delhi
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India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee to Convene in New Delhi

New Delhi is set to host the seventh Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Indonesia on May 3, 2024. The meeting, a pivotal platform for strategic dialogue, will be co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, Air Marshal (Retd.) Donny Ermawan Taufanto, MDS….

Indian Coast Guard Executes Night Rescue Operation, Saves Injured Fisherman
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Indian Coast Guard Executes Night Rescue Operation, Saves Injured Fisherman

In a daring night rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) demonstrated its prowess by saving the life of a fisherman who sustained a serious head injury onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) St Francis. The incident occurred approximately 130 kilometers west of Veraval, Gujarat, amidst rough sea conditions on the night of May 1,…

Chimp&z Inc Acquires Yellophant Digital to Foray into AI-led Marketing
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Chimp&z Inc Acquires Yellophant Digital to Foray into AI-led Marketing

Mumbai-based ROI-focused agency Yellophant Digital, started by Preksha Sheth, Angad Singh Manchanda, & Lavinn Rajpal in 2020 to cater to startups and SMEs, has officially been acquired by the independent global advertising agency Chimp&z Inc. As a way forward, Preksha Sheth has exited the agency’s management, giving Chimp&z Inc a hold of the company. This…

HUL named Vipul Mathur as Executive Director of Personal Care
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HUL named Vipul Mathur as Executive Director of Personal Care

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has named Vipul Mathur as Executive Director, Personal Care, effective June 1, 2024, marking a significant addition to its management committee. Vipul, currently serving as Head of Growth and Transformation, joined HUL in 2003 as a management trainee following his MBA from the Indian Institute of Management – Calcutta. With over two…

WPP India named Priya Barve as Client Lead for Hindustan Unilever
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WPP India named Priya Barve as Client Lead for Hindustan Unilever

Priya Barve has recently joined WPP as India’s client lead for Hindustan Unilever, bringing with her over two decades of advertising and marketing expertise. With previous leadership roles at Google, Mondelez, and Leo Burnett across Asia-Pacific, Priya offers a diverse perspective on communications and media, having worked on both agency and client sides, as well…

FCB Ulka named Hemant Shringy as Chief Creative Officer
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FCB Ulka named Hemant Shringy as Chief Creative Officer

FCB Ulka has appointed Hemant Shringy as its new Chief Creative Officer, who will collaborate closely with CEO Kulvinder Ahluwalia to oversee FCB Ulka offices nationwide. Additionally, he will play a crucial role in FCB Group India’s creative leadership, working alongside leaders across agencies. Speaking on the appointment, Dheeraj Sinha, FCB Group CEO of India…

Raunaq Sharma
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Adani Group named Raunaq Sharma as Group Lead for Customer Strategy & External Branding

Adani Group has welcomed Raunaq Sharma aboard as the Group Lead for Customer Strategy & External Branding. Sharma brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Vice President of Marketing, Digital, and E-commerce at Flying Machine. With a career spanning twenty-one years, he has honed his expertise at renowned companies such…

Exide Industries named Avik Kumar Roy as MD and CEO
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Exide Industries named Avik Kumar Roy as MD and CEO

Exide Industries has named Avik Kumar Roy as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following a meeting of the Board of Directors held earlier today. Roy will succeed Subir Chakraborty, who is retiring on April 30. In an official statement, the company declared, “Upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC)…

Delhivery Launches All-Women Hub in Sikar, Rajasthan to Drive Diversity in Logistics
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Delhivery Launches All-Women Hub in Sikar, Rajasthan to Drive Diversity in Logistics

Delhivery, India’s largest fully integrated logistics service provider, has rolled out a 100% women-led hub in Sikar, Rajasthan. The entire operations of this Sikar hub will be managed by an all-female staff. This is another step towards Delhivery’s objective of promoting greater enrollment and empowerment of women in the logistics industry and also advancing overall…