Hires & Promotions: Locomotive Global Media, Genpact, Enormous Brands

Vikas Sharma joins Locomotive Global Media as Head of Film Projects

Locomotive Global Media has appointed Vikas Sharma as Head of Film Projects. In his new role, Sharma will oversee the development, acquisitions and business for the nascent film division at the company.  

Sharma brings along with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from his experience, stretching over a decade in the media and entertainment industry. Before joining Locomotive Global Media, Vikas served as Associate Producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, where he worked closely with renowned director Raja Krishna Menon. Vikas holds a postgraduate degree in Business Management from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Speaking on the new appointment, Sunder Aaron, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Locomotive Global says, “We are thrilled to have Vikas Sharma join the Locomotive Global Media family. His vision for storytelling, combined with a deep understanding of both Indian and international markets, aligns perfectly with our mission to produce compelling, world-class content. Vikas brings his unique creative perspective to each project that is married with a keen commercial understanding of what works in the Indian market. We trust that he will be able to deliver stories and narratives that not only resonate deeply with Indian audiences but also capture the imagination of viewers worldwide.”

Commenting on his appointment, Sharma shares, “I am deeply grateful to Sunder for this opportunity and his confidence in me. Together, we are focused on crafting content with both Indian and global appeal that importantly also ensures profitability. As India embraces its moment on the world stage demonstrated by non-mainstream films like ‘Kill’, ‘All We Imagine as Light’, and even ‘Monkey Man’, we're excited to invest time and resources in film projects that are aligned with the company's global objectives and brand ethos while helping to establish Locomotive Global Media as a leading boutique studio. We are particularly excited about projects in the horror and thriller genre that possess an elevated approach to their storytelling.”

Vikas Sharma will report into Sunder Aaron of Locomotive Global Media. He is based out of Mumbai and his appointment is with immediate effect.
 

Genpact names Sanjeev Vohra as the first Chief Technology & Innovation Officer

Genpact has named Sanjeev Vohra as their first Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, effective immediately. Vohra will report to President and CEO, Balkrishan ‘BK’ Kalra.

Vohra, a seasoned leader and respected innovator, brings more than 30 years of technology, consulting and industry expertise to Genpact. His appointment will help accelerate the delivery of AI and advanced technologies solutions, enabling higher client value and opportunities for business growth. He will also drive Genpact’s technology strategy, innovation framework, strategic partnerships and future-proof talent roadmap and skill rotation, enhancing the overall technology expertise within Genpact.

“Sanjeev brings tremendous AI and advanced technologies expertise to Genpact and an inclusive, people-first leadership style to our team,” comments Balkrishan ‘BK’ Kalra, President and CEO, Genpact. “Our teams are critical to our success, and we’ve made significant progress in scaling our broader technology skills as part of our overall investment in Data, Tech and AI. Sanjeev’s visionary thinking will be invaluable as we embed AI and advanced technologies in every client conversation and deepen our internal technology expertise throughout Genpact.”

Most recently, Vohra served as the global lead of Accenture Applied Intelligence where he spearheaded the aggressive growth of Accenture’s Data and AI business and advised C-suite executives across industries to unlock value through the strategic application of data, advanced analytics and AI. During his tenure at Accenture, he held a variety of leadership roles focused on large-scale digital transformation to create new growth opportunities and served as a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee. 

“I am excited to lead Genpact’s AI and advanced technology initiatives at such a pivotal moment,” mentions Vohra. “There is a tremendous opportunity to leverage the capabilities of advanced technologies for positive change and unlock value for clients and shareholders. Genpact’s deep domain expertise, intense focus on process and commitment to scale broader technology will allow us to accelerate the pace at which we deliver digital transformation for our clients. I look forward to working with our talented, global teams to create unparalleled value by harnessing the power of advanced technologies and depth of process knowledge.”

Enormous beefs up leadership by bringing in Sindhu Sharma as NCD (North) 

Enormous Brands has roped in Sindhu Sharma as the National Creative Director (NCD) for the northern region. Sharma brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in creative leadership to her new role at Enormous. 

The appointment comes as Enormous continues its impressive growth story across key regions in India and its ability to attract numerous brands that are drawn to its creative excellence and ability to drive rapid brand growth. 

Sharma joins Enormous from Lowe Lintas where she served as the Executive Creative Director working on high-profile campaigns for clients such as Google, Whirlpool, India Gate, Pernod Wines, OLX, and Nescafe. Before Lowe Lintas, Sharma held multiple leadership roles at Mullen Lintas, including Executive Creative Director and Group Creative Director. Her portfolio at Mullen Lintas included renowned brands like Havells, Lloyd, Dabur, Honda, and Gionee. 

Welcoming Sindhu to the agency, Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner of Enormous Brands states, "We are thrilled to welcome Sindhu to the Enormous family as our new National Creative Director. Sindhu's impressive portfolio and innovative approach to storytelling have consistently set her apart in the industry. I am sure that Sindhu’s visionary ideas and leadership will undoubtedly drive our agency to new creative heights, especially in the northern markets. We're excited to embark on this creative journey together." 

Commenting on her appointment, Sharma asserts, “I'm super excited to join Enormous as the National Creative Director. This amazing agency, started by a writer we all look up to, has a knack for creating great campaigns that really stand out. Working with such a talented team will help me push creative boundaries. This new role is unique and challenging because it allows me to blend my passion for storytelling with Enormous's innovative spirit. The opportunity to shape impactful, award-winning campaigns makes this journey both thrilling and demanding.” 

Sindhu’s career also features significant stints at Publicis Capital as Senior Creative Director, where she managed the entire Nestle portfolio, including Maggi, A+ Milk, Everyday Dairy Whitener, and Michelin. Before that, she worked with stints at JWT, Contract Advertising, McCann Erickson and Rediffusion DY&R.