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Dentsu appoints Narayan Devanathan as president and chief strategic officer, South Asia

As dentsu transforms into a Business-to-Business-to-Society (B2B2S) company, Devanathan will closely work with clients and internal talent.

In his new capacity, Narayan Devanathan is entrusted with the task of executing the network’s strategy to deliver industry-defining client solutions at the intersection of marketing, technology, and consulting.

Parle Agro onboards Ankit Kapoor as head of marketing and international business

Ankit Kapoor began his career at Dabur India, and went on to work across ITC Limited, SC Johnson and Nestle.

Ankit Kapoor led Ananta Capital as the chief marketing officer.

CXO Moves: Exec appointments across Unilever, Pidilite, Samsung Mobile, Leo Burnett, PayPal, TikTok and more

Get the full picture on people and their moves on the corporate jungle gym in CXO Moves. (From left to right: Heiko Schipper, Jessica Wong, Sudhanshu Vats and Aditya Babbar)

Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.

Samsung Mobile elevates Aditya Babbar as vice president and head of product – marketing

Aditya Babbar began his career with Samsung Mobile as general manager, and over a period of seven years, has held different positions in various capacities.

Aditya Babbar was the senior director – head product and marketing.

Unilever onboards Heiko Schipper as president – nutrition

Currently serving as the president of Bayer Consumer Health, Heiko Schipper brings extensive experience and a proven track record in the global foods and nutrition industry.

Heiko Schipper will join Unilever and its Leadership Executive on 1 May 2024.

Madhu Soman, chief business officer of WION and Zee Business, is on his way out

Prior to joining WION and Zee Business, Soman was Bloomberg's head of Broadcast Sales - Asia-Pacific for more than seven years.

Prior to joining WION and Zee Business, Madhu Soman was Bloomberg’s head of Broadcast Sales – Asia-Pacific.

Donear Group appoints Aakash Mishra as AVP – group brand marketing

Mishra's previous experience includes stints at World Wide Media and Times Group.

The group owns brands like NeoStretch, Donear Suitings, Grado (formerly known as Grasim Suitings), OCM, Mayur, Graviera, Ferrara Italian Luxury, Ferrino Mizzoni, Moda Biella Italy, Lanificio Corleone, Eurico and Dcot Retail.

Sunder Madakshira appointed as Sinch India’s head of marketing

As the Head of Marketing, Sunder will lead Sinch's marketing strategies to drive organic business growth.

Sunder has worked for brands such as Adobe, SAP, Infosys, Wipro, and Hindustan Unilever in the Indian market.

Future Generali India Life Insurance elevates Alok Rungta to MD and CEO

He will take office from April 1.

Rungta is currently the deputy CEO and CFO of the company. He will be taking over from Bruce De Broize, who will be in position and the current MD and CEO till March 31.

ICICI Lombard onboards Anand Singhi as chief – retail and government business

Anand Singhi is experienced across business operations, underwriting, claims, sales, marketing, and distribution.

In his new capacity, Anand Singhi will spearhead areas encompassing retail, digital and government business.