Brand Makers – Page 109

AI isn’t a hype but a real revolution: Yannick Bolloré of Havas

Bolloré, who took over Havas 10 years ago has witnessed the company’s transformative process that includes innovation and putting digital at the core. (Image by @Havas via Twitter)

Yannick Bolloré, chairman and chief executive officer, Havas Group, talks to Storyboard18’s editor Delshad Irani at the Cannes Lions 2023, about the need for AI from a media maven’s perspective.

HUL’s Sanjiv Mehta shares a farewell note after his decade-long stint with the company

Mehta expressed his profound appreciation for the unwavering dedication and the unputdownable spirit of the people of HUL and everyone who has been a part of his journey. (Image sourced from Moneycontrol)

Sanjiv Mehta, chief executive officer & managing director, Hindustan Unilever Limited & president, Unilever South Asia signs off and hands over the baton to Rohit Jawa.

Bombay Shaving Company brings Gauri Malhotra on board as CMO

Gauri Malhotra is seasoned business leader and marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in building brands, setting up digital businesses and building teams and capabilities for brands like Marico Ltd. and RPSG in the past.

In her new role, Gauri Malhotra will build a strong brand and sustainably grow both Visage Lines Personal Care Pvt Ltd’s personal care brands – Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae, on the backbone of consumer centric innovation and meaningful experiences.

Craving for socialisation post Covid has spurred premium trend in spirits, says Diageo’s Cristina Diezhandino

Cristina Diezhandino, global CMO of Diageo. (Image sourced from Diageo website)

Cristina Diezhandino, global chief marketing officer, Diageo, talks to Storyboard18 at Cannes Lions, the epicentre of creativity.

PNB MetLife appoints Sourabh Lohtia as head of marketing

Sourabh Lohtia will additionally spearhead PNB MetLife's digital business growth through the company's website.

In his new role, Sourabh Lohtia will be responsible for all aspects of marketing at PNB MetLife.

M&C Saatchi Performance elevates Kabeer Chaudhary as global CEO

Kabeer Chaudhary has been with M&C Saatchi Performance since 2015 and has served in the role of managing director APAC for the past two years. (From left to right: Kabeer Chaudhary and James Hilton)

In his new role, Kabeer Chaudhary will manage the agency’s operations across APAC, Middle East, Europe and the US. He will work closely with the global leadership and the country heads to evolve the agency’s global proposition.

Landor & Fitch elevates Lulu Raghavan as VP, APAC

Raghavan labels herself as a ‘brand evangelist’.

Lulu Raghavan was previously the managing director of the brand and design specialist group.

Paytm appoints Oppo’s Amit Midha as AVP of Marketing

Amit Midha, associate vice president marketing at Paytm

Amit Midha who comes with an experience of 15 years has also been associated with Daiko, McCann and Wundermann.

Storyboard18 at Cannes Lions: Raja Rajamannar on how generative AI is transforming and revolutionising marketing

Raja Rajamannar, global CMO of Mastercard

Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer and president – healthcare business at Mastercard, talks to Storyboard18 at Cannes Lions, the mecca of creativity.

CXO Moves: Exec movements in The Coca-Cola, Wunderman Thompson, Infectious Advertising and more

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (From left to right: Pratik Thakar, Vijay Jacob, Ankit Gandhi and Archit Shankar)

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.