Category: Brand Makers

Air India onboards Ravindra Kumar GP as CHRO

Ravindra Kumar’s role will become effective starting April 1, 2024. Kumar had a long career with General Electric Company where he was the CHRO for the South Asian region. Then, in 2018, he joined Tata Motors where he took up the role of president and CHRO.

Ravindra Kumar GP’s role as chief human resources officer (CHRO) will be effective starting April 1, 2024.

Mercedes-Benz India elevates Amrit Baid as general manager – marketing and customer experience

Amrit Baid began his career with Mercedes-Benz India as manager - marketing communications and rose to the ranks as senior marketing manager. His responsibilities included development of local marketing strategy in lines with global marketing strategy, campaign development and media planning across mainline and digital media.

Amrit Baid was the customer experience manager at Mercedes-Benz AG.

Sanjay Jaju appointed as MIB secretary, Apurva Chandra moved to health ministry

On January 2, 2024, The Competent Authority approved assignment of additional charge of the post of Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare to Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting with immediate effect and till the appointment of a regular incumbent or until further orders, whichever is earlier. (From left to right: Sanjay Jaju and Apurva Chandra)

Apurva Chandra assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021. A civil engineer by education, Chandra had earlier served as Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Mahindra Group reshuffles its leadership team; Manoj Bhat takes over as MD and CEO of Mahindra Holidays Resorts India

Amarjyoti Barua and Manoj Bhat’s role will become effective starting May 17, 2024. Bhat steps into the shoes of Kavinder Singh as the MD and CEO. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Amarjyoti Barua is named as group CFO of M&M’s finance organisation, and Vimal Agarwal takes up as CFO at Mahindra Holidays Resorts India.

Bookstrapping: Never out of Print by Rajen Mehra

This is a story of emergence, assimilation and re-emergence. And like all autobiographies, there is plenty of nostalgic flavour, writes Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta. (Image source: Amazon)

In her review, Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta states, “The book is a pictorial odyssey-and the shots themselves are worth the journey of the book. Because they represent unsung heroes who did their part and faded into the twilight.”

Gourav Rakshit steps down as chief operating officer from Viacom18

Commenting on Gourav Rakshit’s departure, a Viacom18 spokesperson had said, “Gourav has played a key role in shaping Viacom18's digital agenda over the last five years. He has now decided to move on other pursuits outside the organisation. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”

Gourav Rakshit’s next move is unknown.