Hires & Promotions: Yum! Brands, SG Sports & Entertainment, Aerospike, Laqshya Group, Nofiltr.Group, Zetwerk, Snowflake
Mohit Kumar to Lead Media and Digital Strategy for Yum! Brands
Mohit Kumar has been elevated to the position of Head of Media and Digital at Yum! Brands, as announced on his LinkedIn profile. With a tenure of over two years at the company, Kumar previously served as the Senior Manager for Digital Media and Content.
Kumar mentioned in his LinkedIn post, “I’m happy to share that I’m continuing my journey with an enhanced role as Head of Media and Digital at Yum! Brands!”.
Bringing more than 12 years of experience in digital media and marketing, Kumar has an extensive professional background, having worked with notable organizations such as McCann Foods, GSK, IPG Media Brands, GroupM, Reckitt, Omnicom Media Group, and HDFC in his previous roles.
Mahesh Bhupathi to Spearhead SG Sports and Entertainment as CEO
Mahesh Bhupathi, renowned tennis star honoured with the Padma Shri in 2001, has been named as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SG Sports and Entertainment (SGSE) Pvt. Ltd., the sports and entertainment division of APL Apollo Group.
Boasting a career spanning over two decades, Bhupathi has excelled not only in tennis, securing 52 titles on the ATP tour, including Grand Slam victories at prestigious events like the French Open and Wimbledon but also in the realms of business and entrepreneurship.
In his new role as CEO of SGSE, Bhupathi will spearhead the overall strategic direction and growth initiatives of the company. With a visionary perspective, he aims to harness emerging technologies to build intellectual property (IP) and elevate fan and consumer engagement. Bhupathi also envisions establishing crucial partnerships to create a supportive ecosystem that seamlessly integrates sports and entertainment under a unified intellectual property.
Beyond his athletic achievements, Bhupathi has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by founding Globosport in 2002.
Khushal Bhansali to Lead India and South Asia Operations as Country Head at Aerospike
Khushal Bhansali has been roped in as the new Country Head for India and South Asia at Aerospike.
In his recent role, Bhansali will take charge of overseeing Aerospike's business operations in these markets, with a primary focus on expanding the company's footprint, fostering growth, and ensuring exceptional customer service.
Bringing over two decades of expertise in enterprise IT sales leadership, Bhansali has a track record of spearheading strategic sales initiatives and promoting innovation in the technology sector. Prior to joining Aerospike, he held leadership positions at companies including Informatica, BMC Software, Novell/SuSe Inc, and TigerGraph.
Rayomand J Patell joins Laqshya Group as Group CCO
Rayomand J. Patell has been named the Group Chief Creative Officer at Laqshya Group.
In his previous roles, Rayomand has served as a creative leader at SSC&B Lintas, Contract Advertising, Havas, and later transitioned into the realm of technology at Idealake, the agency stated.
In his new position, Patell will collaborate with Manas Mohan, CEO at DigitaLabs, serving as the driving force behind the Laqshya Group's creative endeavours.
Hitarth Dadia takes on role of CEO at Nofiltr.Group
Hitarth Dadia has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Nofiltr.Group. In his new capacity, Dadia will spearhead efforts to optimise business collaborations and develop a profitable entrepreneurial strategy for the influencers affiliated with Nofiltr.Group.
Collaborating closely with the creative departments, he aims to provide detailed insights into public relations and branding, emphasizing authenticity and intentional creation to further enhance the agency's market position.
Dadia's journey with Nofiltr.Group began as a sales intern, progressing to the role of Business Development Head, and later assuming the position of Chief Marketing Officer. According to the official release, his tenure at Nofiltr.Group included successful collaborations with international brands such as Cadbury and Amazon Pay. Leveraging his insights in sales and marketing, Dadia effectively garnered traction for these brands across various social media platforms.
In addition to Dadia's appointment, Mihir Surana, formerly Partner & CEO, will transition to the role of Partner and Advisor at Nofiltr.Group.
Zetwerk onboards Josh Foulger as President for Electronics
Zetwerk has named Josh Foulger, the former Country Head of India and Managing Director of Bharat FIH (A Foxconn Technology Group Company), as the President of Electronics. In his newly appointed position, Foulger will lead the consumer and electronics manufacturing segment at the company, collaborating closely with Zetwerk's Co-founder, Rahul Sharma.
Bringing nearly three decades of experience in electronics manufacturing operations and global supply chain management, Foulger was instrumental in establishing Bharat FIH Ltd as the preferred manufacturing partner for a diverse range of products, including mobile phones, EV, Hearables, Telecom, TVs, and other electronic devices.
Prior to his role at Bharat FIH Ltd, Foulger spent over 17 years with Nokia Corporation, holding various leadership positions. His responsibilities included overseeing operations in the United States and globally, with a significant role in launching Nokia's manufacturing operations in India and Vietnam. In India, he served as the President of the Nokia Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Chennai, recognised as India's inaugural mega electronics manufacturing cluster.
Snowflake names Sridhar Ramaswamy as CEO
Snowflake, the American data cloud company operating on cloud computing, has brought in Sridhar Ramaswamy as its new Chief Executive Officer. This leadership change follows the retirement announcement of the former CEO, Frank Slootman, who will continue in the role of Chairman of the Board.
Ramaswamy initiated his career at Telecordia Technologies and has since gained experience at Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, E.piphany, Google, and Neeva.
