Former Wunderman Thompson executive Roopa Badrinath launches Turmeric Consulting

Deriving its name from Turmeric, known for its healing properties, to its carefully curated brand identity where each letter supports and ‘enables’ the other, the consultancy intends to partner with organisations in their DEI journey by offering end-to-end consulting, assessments, audits, and customised training programs for better business outcomes and social impact. (Pictured: Roopa Badrinath)

Turmeric Consulting is a response to the times, offering a holistic and intersectional approach to its services and specialised offerings. This helps organisations embrace differences, create inclusive work cultures, enable them to conduct their business with purpose and engage more meaningfully with all their stakeholders.

IQOO appoints Shwetank Pandey as chief gaming officer

Shwetank Pandey was appointed after a selection process that spanned across criterions of gameplay, gaming knowledge, and personality and communication skills. (From left to right: Shwetank Pandey and Nipun Marya)

In addition to the chief gaming officer role, iQOO has also appointed two zonal CGOs to the dynamic team. Aojesh Shrivastava from Delhi and Battu Nikhil Reddy (Shoutout YT), Hyderabad.

Poonawalla Fincorp appoints Kumar Gaurav as CMO

Gaurav is a seasoned industry professional with close to two decades of experience across banking, NBFC, insurance and FMCG.

In his new role, Kumar Gaurav will lead the marketing, brand, corporate communications, public relations, digital marketing and will be responsible for developing brand campaigns to enhance company’s brand presence and reputation in a manner that drives consistent business growth.

Bacardi’s Zeenah Vilcassim joins Zomato Live Entertainment as CEO

Vilcassim was promoted in April 2021 to head consumer and customer marketing across the entire Bacardi portfolio of brands. She joined Bacardi four years ago as global brand director for Dewar’s Scotch whisky. She was based out of the company’s Gurugram office.

Zomato Live Entertainment is the experience arm of restaurant aggregator and food delievery company.

Bobby Pawar moves on from Havas

Bobby Pawar joined the network in November 2018.

Bobby Pawar has decided to move away from advertising. He will, however, be a part of Havas India officially till September 2023 and will continue to consult on Havas’ clients and projects as and when necessary.