Hires & Promotions: Swiggy, Planet Marathi OTT, PR Professionals

Swiggy’s Sneha John joins Pincode as Director-Brand

Sneha John, former Director-Brand Marketing and Social at Swiggy, has joined Pincode as Director-Brand.

Sneha John was with Swiggy for over six years.

She was earlier Senior Marketing Manager with The Hindu.

John was also in a senior marketing role with HT Media for three years. 

Planet Marathi OTT appoints filmmaker Abhijit Panse as Director of Content

Planet Marathi OTT has named filmmaker Abhijit Panse as Director of Content.

In his new role, Panse will spearhead content identification, curation, and acquisition for the platform, while also overseeing a dedicated team tasked with pitching, producing, researching, and developing creative content. With a focus on establishing strategic direction and advancing long-term content objectives, Panse brings his extensive experience and creative vision to Planet Marathi OTT.

“A luminary in Indian entertainment, Abhijit Panse boasts a versatile portfolio encompassing directorial, writing, producing, and acting credits. Renowned for his contributions to blockbuster films such as "RaanBaazaar" (2022), "Rege" (2014), and "Thackeray" (2019), Panse's multifaceted talents have earned him widespread acclaim within the industry,” the company says in a release.

Talking about the appointment, Abhijit Panse comments, "I have worked closely with Planet Marathi OTT for various projects and I am impressed by the sheer voracity of the team to change the game for Marathi content on the digital space. With me coming on board, I am excited to play a pivotal role in the content strategy and give more gems the right kind of push and a platform to showcase their brilliance”

Akshay Bardapurkar, Founder, Planet Marathi OTT shares, “We have had a fabulous working relationship with Abhijit Panse. He has a keen creative eye and the right aptitude to lead Planet Marathi OTT’s content journey. We are thrilled to have in on board and welcome him officially as a part of our family”

Sanjay Gupta joins PR Professionals as Chief Executive Officer

PR Professionals has appointed Sanjay Gupta as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Gupta holds over 30 years of experience in the fields of marketing, sales strategy, communications, Advertising and branding and has contributed significantly to renowned Global and Indian corporations like Hyundai Motor India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, and GE Motors India.

Previously, he has held notable positions such as Vice President of Marketing at Nissan Motor India and is a regular guest speaker at India’s prestigious management institutes like FMS Delhi, Amity University, SPJIMR, ITS, etc.

Expressing his enthusiasm about joining PR Professionals, Gupta highlights the company's reputation for excellence and innovation in public relations and communications. “I am thrilled to join PR Professionals, a company known for its excellence and innovation in public relations and communications, and feel that PRP Group has all the elements to propel it into a world-class Image Brand Solution provider across industries and various Government sectors”, he mentions.

Gupta's career spans sectors such as industrial products, FMCG, automotive, and education. 

Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder and Managing Director of PR Professionals comments, “We are delighted to welcome Sanjay Gupta Sir as our CEO. His extensive experience and exceptional marketing and strategic leadership track record will undoubtedly drive our company to new heights of success. We are confident that his vision and expertise will further strengthen PR Professionals position as a leader in the public relations industry.”