Category: Brand Makers

Tata Neu’s Akash Banerji to join Marico to lead media, digital transformation

With two decades of diverse experience, Akash Banerji describes himself as a 'Builder' at heart, "consistently launching new brands, innovating products, crafting compelling stories, and challenging the status quo to enter uncharted spaces." (Image source: Talentrack)

Akash Banerji started his career as a management trainee with PepsiCo and his first stint at Marico was from 2004 to 2008 in sales and marketing functions. He has also had stints at Star India, Viacom18 and Amazon India.

Meesho CXO Harsh Chaudhary quits to join rival Flipkart as VP of consumer

In his new role, Chaudhary will lead consumer growth including acquisition and retention of consumers. According to his LinkedIn, Chaudhary will also lead Flipkart’s video commerce division.

Chaudhary joins a list of top execs who have quit Meesho in the last few months including Utkrishta Kumar, the former chief experience officer or CXO, Business and Kirti Varun Avasarala, former chief product officer.

Nykaa CEO Falguni Nayar: Success is not measured solely by profit margins or market share

Falguni Nayar also spoke about D2C brands and the evolving consumer behavior, stating that “D2C brands have the advantage of being quick-to-market and agile to adapt to changing trends – all while solving real consumer problems." Of the new D2C brands over the last few years - 44 percent have emerged in fashion & beauty. (Representative Image via Moneycontrol)

“It is measured by the lives you touch, the communities you uplift, and the legacy you leave behind,” said the founder and CEO of Nykaa.

Devyani International Ltd appoints Pradeep Das as CEO of KFC

Das is an experienced retail and QSR leader with over 26 years of experience, including stints at Nature's Basket and Big Bazar. He started his career in 1998 with Pizza Hut. Das joined Devyani International in 2022.

Pradeep Das takes over as CEO of KFC’s India operations from Rajat Luthra who joined Third Wave Coffee as CEO.

Ogilvy One announces new global leadership team; Kent Wertime appointed global CEO

Kent Wertime, a seasoned Ogilvy executive, has been appointed as the global chief executive officer of Ogilvy One. With nearly 25 years at Ogilvy, Kent previously led Ogilvy One in Asia and has since held various leadership positions. He will continue in his most recent role as Co-CEO for Ogilvy APAC. (Image source: Behance)

Ogilvy One’s leadership team includes Roberto Fara, who will take on an expanded role as the global creative experience lead for Ogilvy One and will retain his role as chief creative officer of Ogilvy Spain, along with Rajesh Midha (NoAm), among others.

Third Wave Coffee CEO Sushant Goel moves to board role; Ex-KFC CEO Rajat Luthra to take spot starting FY 24-25

The newly appointed CEO, Rajat Luthra, brings nearly three decades of extensive experience in the FMCG and QSR sectors, of which during the last 10+ years, he has been serving as the CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) India & Nepal (Devyani International Limited).   

Goel will continue to contribute towards the growth and development of the rapidly expanding Indian coffee brand. Rajat Luthra, former CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) India and Nepal (Devyani International Limited) will assume the position of CEO.

Durgesh Chugh joins Bombay Shaving Company as chief sales officer

Prior to joining Bombay Shaving Company, Durgesh Chugh held key leadership positions at Colgate Palmolive, Marico Limited, TBO Holidays & Emami Ltd, where he engineered innovative sales growth and business development initiatives.

Durgesh Chugh will bring strong expertise to the new role at Bombay Shaving Company as the brand plans to significantly expand its offline penetration and presence in core hair removal and adjacent categories to over 1 lac stores.

P&G India new CEO Kumar Venkatasubramanian: A moment of great pride for me to come back to India

Kumar Venkatasubramanian added that he is looking forward to being back in the market, learning more about the Indian consumers and serving their needs.

Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who is currently leading the P&G business in Australia and New Zealand as CEO, said, “It is a moment of great pride for me to come back to India and spearhead the P&G business in the country.”

DDB Mudra Group’s Mehak Jaini quits

As the national strategy head, Mehak Jaini's role involved shaping the group’s digital strategy practice, talent grooming, anchoring strategy for some of the Group’s largest businesses as well as the Group’s New Business agenda.

Mehak Jaini’s next move is unknown.