Category: Brand Makers

Federal Bank shortlists three candidates for CEO position; includes Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Manian KVS

KVS Manian, whole-time director, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation, and I am honoured to step into this new role as Joint Managing Director. I am committed to working closely with my esteemed colleagues to drive our group forward, delivering value to our customers and stakeholders while upholding our core values of ethics and integrity."

In January, RBI had turned down the proposal from Federal Bank that sought an extension of Shyam Srinivasan, its MD and CEO for one year.

Audio and sonic branding agency BrandMusiq appoints Subhash Kamath to its board of directors

In a career spanning 36 years across agencies like Ogilvy, Trikaya Grey, Bates, Publicis and BBH, Subhash Kamath held leadership positions as well as that of being a CEO for 17 years.

Subhash Kamath will work closely with founder, Rajeev Raja and co-founder, Ajit Varma to help build and market the BrandMusiq brand across geographies, as well as contribute to the creativity and innovation initiatives.

The most important brand you’ll ever manage according McDonald’s global CEO

In a series of career advice columns, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski shared when he was a young brand assistant in his first job at global FMCG juggernaut Proctor & Gamble, a senior leader asked him what he thought would be the most important brand he would ever manage. He replied with the name one of the company’s largest product lines. (Image source: LinkedIn and Unsplash)

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski shared career advice he lives by.

VML India introduces new leadership team

This strategic decision aims to enhance VML's utilisation of talented individuals and the insights of industry experts with deep local understanding. (From left to right: Bhautik Mithani, Jyoti Mahendru and Pinaki Bhattacharya)

The newly appointed leadership team includes Bhautik Mithani as the chief financial officer, Jyoti Mahendru as the chief people officer and Pinaki Bhattacharya as the chief strategy and client partnerships officer, VML India.

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros reviewing CEO candidates for new streaming venture

FuboTV also alleged that the media companies charged fees that were as much as 30 to 50 percent higher than the rates they charged other distributors. And, this latest move to launch a sports streamer is to capture the market all for themselves. (Image source: Official website and Sketchfab)

Pete Distad, who had led Apple as senior director, video/sports/TV+ business, operations, and distribution, and is currently a board member at CoachArt is among the top candidates the media companies are considering, highlighted in a media report.

Broadcom’s Hock Tan to join Meta’s board of directors

Hock Tan began his career at Hume Industries as managing director. He went on to work across Pacven Investment, Commodore International, Integrated Circuit Systems, Integrated Device Technology and Avago Technologies.

Hock Tan is the president and chief executive officer of Broadcom, a semiconductor manufacturing company.

Ipsos India expands the leadership team

Archana Gupta began her career at IMRB International and went on to work across Synovate. Her innings at Ipsos began as research director. (Image source: Official website)

Archana Gupta, executive director, market strategy and understanding lead will also spearhead shopper research and capability building. Malvika Mani has been appointed as executive director.