Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18’s CXO Moves. Here’s a round-up of the executives who’ve moved jobs, got bigger roles, switched industries and more.
Brijesh Singh
Previous: AI strategy offering leader, Deloitte Consulting
Present: Global head – AI, Wipro
Wipro has appointed Brijesh Singh in a new role. Singh has worked across IBM, Siemens and Verizon Enterprise Solutions.
Rohit Talwar
Present: Vice president and head – marketing, Castrol India
Castrol India, manufacturer of automotive and industrial lubricants has appointed Rohit Talwar as vice president and head of marketing. Talwar, whose role will be effective beginning from November 1, succeeds Jaya Jamrani who is taking a one year sabbatical. The mandate of Talwar will include steering Castrol’s comprehensive marketing strategies. This is in order to deliver growth and value for their customers and shareholders. Talwar started his career at Navneet Education.
Dileep Raj Singh
Previous: Director, performance marketing, Beaconstac HQ
Present: Head of digital, OMD
OMD has appointed Dileep Raj Singh in a new role. Singh has been a part of companies like Google, Ecselis, Tesco HSC, PHD, Mindshare and Cisco.
Pulkit Trivedi
Previous: Director, India business team, Google Pay, Google
Present: Managing director, Snap
Snap appoints Pulkit Trivedi in a new role. Trivedi will be responsible for leading the organization’s Indian operations including driving revenue, supporting partners, and nurturing the creator ecosystem.
He has been a part of organisations like IBM, Microsoft, Intel Corporation and Meta.
Kiran Mani
Previous: General manager and managing director – Android | Google Play – APAC, Google
Present: Chief executive officer – digital, Viacom18
Viacom18 has roped in Kiran Mani in a new role. He has worked across Ogilvy & Mather, IBM and Microsoft Corporation.
Avnish Anand
Previous: Co-founder and chief operating officer, CaratLane
Present: Chief executive officer, CaratLane
CaratLane has promoted Avnish Anand in a new role. Anand has worked across Mirc Electronics, Standard Chartered Bank, DuPont India and MyRefers.
Kavindra Mishra
Previous: Customer care associate and chief commercial officer – external brands and chief executive officer – Home Stop, Shoppers Stop
Present: Executive director and CEO, Shoppers Stop
Shoppers Stop has promoted Kavindra Mishra in a new role. He has worked across Cadbury India, Nokia India, Pepe Jeans London, House of Anita Dongre and Confederation of Indian Industry.
Taru Kapoor
Previous: General manager – South Asia, South East Asia and Turkey – Tinder, Match Group
Taru Kapoor has moved on from her respective role at Tinder. Kapoor has worked across Bechtel, The Boston Consulting Group, Sequoia Capital India and Pocket Gems.
Nikhil Narayanan
Previous: Creative head, Tata Consultancy Services
Present: Creative head, Pine Labs
Fintech company Pine Labs has brought Nikhil Narayanan on board. He has worked across Origami Creative Concepts, Ogilvy & Mather, McCann and Grey Group.
Sunil Lulla
Previous: Chief executive officer, BARC India
Present: Chairman – Reputation Advisory, Astrum
Sunil Lulla has joined Astrum as chairman – reputation advisory. Over the years, he has been a part of J.Walter Thompson, MTV India, Diageo, United Distillers, Sony Entertainment Television, Times Television Network, Bennett & Coleman, GREY Group and Balaji Telefilms.
Vedansh Kumar
Previous: Creative lead, Zomato
Present: Head of brand marketing, boAt Lifestyle
boAt Lifestyle has roped in Vedansh Kumar in a new role. Kumar has worked across J.Walter Thompson Worldwide, Publicis Groupe, MullenLowe Lintas Group and Dentsu Impact.