Day: February 20, 2026

Kausik K Misra has joined BigTrunk Communications as Senior Vice President – Strategy, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience across content, marketing, and public relations. In his new role, he is expected to strengthen the agency’s strategic capabilities and drive integrated brand and communication initiatives.

Dabur India Limited has elevated Mohit Malhotra to Global CEO, effective February 17, marking a move to sharpen the company’s global focus. A Dabur veteran since joining as a management trainee in 1994, Malhotra has held multiple leadership roles across India and international markets, including CEO of Dabur International, and has been instrumental in expanding … Read more

Edelman India is sharpening its city playbook with Siddharth Panicker stepping in to lead Mumbai and Karthy Prasanna taking charge of Bengaluru – a move that signals stronger market focus, deeper client partnerships, and culture-led growth under the leadership of Bhavna Jagtiani. With seasoned leaders at the helm, the firm is clearly doubling down on … Read more

Dabur India Limited has appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as CEO – India Business, effective April 15, 2026, marking a key leadership move to strengthen its domestic operations. Bhalla, who joins from The Hershey Company, brings over 25 years of global commercial and general management experience across markets and will report to Mohit Malhotra, Whole-time Director … Read more

Deep Chhabria has been elevated as APAC Creative Lead at Netflix, expanding his earlier remit across India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong. With over four years at the streamer and nearly 14 years of experience across agencies like BBH India, Ogilvy & Mather and Saatchi & Saatchi, he has led notable brand and distribution … Read more

Reema H Kundnani has joined Reliance Industries Limited as Chief Marketing Officer at Jio World Centre. A seasoned business leader with over 26 years of experience, she brings deep expertise across real estate, proptech and technology, and will lead marketing strategy and brand growth for the destination.

Krishan Bhatia has joined Taboola as Chief Business Officer, where he will lead global sales, partnerships and revenue growth across the company’s advertising and AI portfolio. Most recently, he led global video advertising at Amazon, and previously served as President and CBO of NBCUniversal’s Global Advertising and Partnerships division, bringing extensive experience in scaling large … Read more

Vipul Nagar has been elevated by JioStar as Senior Vice President – Business Head, Star Bharat & Gujarat Cluster. In his expanded role, he will lead P&L, programming and overall business strategy across Star Bharat, Colors Gujarati and Colors Gujarati Cinema, bringing over two decades of experience across television, radio and branded content, including prior … Read more

Senior marketing leader Himanshu Khanna has joined the CKA Birla Group as Group Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over three decades of experience across global consumer brands. He previously served as CMO of Raymond Limited’s Lifestyle Division, where he led a major digital and brand transformation, and earlier drove growth at RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, scaling Too … Read more

Amit Kumar Nanchahal has announced that he is starting a new role as Brand Communications Head – International Beverages for PepsiCo, where he will lead communications for Sting Energy and Mountain Dew. The move marks a new chapter in his leadership journey, strengthening brand storytelling and global positioning for the beverage portfolio.