On The Move

Four years after awarding the mandate to IPG Mediabrands, the tech giant reassesses its global media strategy to boost efficiency, digital acceleration, and direct-to-consumer growth.

With a stellar track record across JioStar, BookMyShow, and ZEE5, Murthy steps into a key leadership role to drive Netflix’s next phase of brand storytelling...

Manisha Sain has worked on leading brands, including Ariel, Sebamed, Visa, Johnson’s Baby

Undinty previously served as Senior Vice President – E-commerce at WPP, where he was associated for nearly two years

Lewis will succeed Debra Crew who left in July

Rakshit Hargave to take over from Varun Berry as MD and CEO

Mother has handled IKEA’s business since 2010

Kips Learning is the education division of ABP Group

Malhotra becomes the first Indian to be appointed to this position in the company.

Prior to this, Apoorv Pandey was with Zepto as SVP - Strategy

The appointment follows the combination of Outbrain and Teads earlier this year

Prior to this, Vivek Kataria was with Tata Play for close to four years

His stint at WPP was for nearly two years

Currently serving as Business Executive Officer (BEO) – Cereals, Sethuraman takes over effective January 1, 2026

There is no confirmation on Khanna’s next move

Mukherji’s stint at Nestlé has been for nearly 13 years

Prashant Iyer held several leadership roles during his tenure

In his new role, Bham’s focus will be on building a performance-driven ecosystem where global energy meets Indian scale

Other key appointments include Alok Saxena, Vinodan P and Mahendra Menezes as heads of sale for regions

Her earlier role at the company was as the AGM - Marketing Communication

Partnership to Drive Unified Strategy and AI-Powered Growth Across 21 Markets

With these wins, Moshi Moshi further strengthens its portfolio across the lifestyle, digital-first, and consumer brand segments

In his new role, Manoj will lead CARS24’s business strategy and growth engine, driving scale, profitability, and innovation for the decade ahead

In his new role, Mishra will lead revenue and profit growth, oversee commercial operations, and drive market expansion and sales strategy across India

He previously served as Creative & Operations Leader at WLDD.

Kakar earlier role was Associate Director at ZEE5

In this role, he will lead the editorial strategy for all of , Indiadotcom Digital websites and social platforms.

Her prior stint was at Spotify where she spent seven years and played a role in shaping the company’s communications and market growth strategy in...

Madison Media was the incumbent agency

Former DSP Mutual Fund executive to drive digital innovation and investor experience

Jed Dederick transitions from the CRO role after more than 13 successful years at The Trade Desk

Amit Khare continues in his role as Secretary to the newly elected Vice President, C. P. Radhakrishnan, in September

Altamash Khan joins Pantaloons from Raymond Lifestyle where he led large-scale digital initiatives across the company’s fashion portfolio

Hebbar joined Times Internet in July 2024 as Business Head – Newspoint, and has since held several leadership roles within the organisation

He will report to Ashima Mehra, CEO, FCB Neo

Malhotra has been associated with Jindal Steel since May 2024

She has worked with leading organizations such as Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Network18, and Radio Mirchi

Previously, she has held senior positions at BPTP Ltd. and Fitternity.com

Kaur joins Fulcrum Digital from Capgemini

Her tenure at the footwear brand spanned 19 months

Earlier, Swati Bhattacharya served as Chief Creative Officer at FCB India

In his prior role, he was Business Head-TOI

In his prior role, Das was the Chief Growth Officer (Digital & Broadcasting) at TV9 Network

Singh moves on after almost a 15-month tenure

In his prior role, Rahul Supare was associated with Sakal Media Group as General Manager – All India Sales and Strategy

Karthik Narain has 25 years of experience in cloud technology, and before joining Google Cloud, he led Accenture’s Cloud First division

Before joining Allcargo Group, Punit Misra held key leadership positions at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd

Thakkar has been an integral part of the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate for over eight years

Marc Pritchard handles P&G’s brand-building disciplines worldwide and has been with the company for more than four decades

Sunil Moolchandani brings deep expertise in strategic sales leadership, customer lifecycle management, market development across urban, rural, institutional and commercial segments

Raj Nair joined Garage Worldwide as Chief Creative Officer in May 2024 after being associated with Madison BMG for over 7 years

Jill Kramer most recently served as Accenture’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Publicis has indicated it won't be directly replacing the role, suggesting a possible reorganization of its production leadership structure

Rafael Rizuto will be based in New York and start his new role in January 2026

Govindarajan was HUL’s Brand Director for Surf Excel, South Asia

Rohit Potphode will report to Yosuke Murai, Head of India, dentsu Sports & Entertainment

Jeet Sawhney has almost three decades of experience in the travel industry

This follows the resignation of Unsoo Kim, who will step down from his role effective December 31, 2025

Prior to joining G Square Housing, he served as Senior Vice President at Casagrand

Rishi Patnaik, formerly with Nykaa Fashion, to lead Kult’s growth and strategic initiatives

Ajay Bathija joins UNIBIC Foods as Chief Executive Officer, bringing 20+ years of FMCG and beverages leadership experience, including Coca-Cola

According to reports, the review covers all global markets and includes media planning, buying, and activation duties

Thomas John replaces Dietmar Knoess, who decided to pursue new interests outside of the company

Chandana Agarwal was leading Communications as President North and East at 82.5 Communications

WPP Media will work closely with Bayer to strengthen consumer engagement, optimize media efficiency, and integrate digital and ecommerce initiatives for greater business impact

Before this, Janvi Mehta served as Senior Director – Digital Trading at WPP Media

Sheran Mehra joins IndusInd Bank from Tata Digital, where she most recently served as Chief Business Officer

Priyanka brings over 17 years of experience across leading global networks and independent agencies including Dentsu Creative, Rediffusion, FCB, and Intertwined

As per sources, the pitch is likely aimed at reimagining the app’s communication and design language

Amit Shukla moved on from Hindustan Times after a term of 11 years and is a media sales leader with over two decades of experience

Hari Krishnan joined Tilt Brand Solutions in April 2024

Sarah Thompson was earlier the Global CEO of Droga5

Floriane Tripolino is being named CEO of WPP Open X, WPP’s bespoke agency team dedicated to The Coca-Cola Company

She will spearhead the company’s digital strategy, brand growth and partnerships

Chloe Malle will succeed Anna Wintour, who has held the position since 1988

Anupama Ramaswamy was earlier Joint Managing Director and Chief Creative Officer

Neha Ahuja has been associated with Spotify for nearly seven years

According to the filing with the stock exchanges, NDTV will issue fully paid-up equity shares of face value Rs 4 each

Thomas’ move marks a significant leadership change for the Kolkata-headquartered group as it looks to strengthen both its education and technology businesses.

Most recently, Athul Prabhu was with Glance

Panda has been appointed independent director and Dinesh Kumar Garg has been appointed as the full-time director of the company

Bhavesh Panchal has held leadership roles at global firms such as VFS Global, Hitachi Consulting, Deloitte, and Mahindra & Mahindra

Vivek Das was recently part of the India leadership team at EssenceMediacom, where he led the Google India and Southeast Asia business

After nearly two decades at Castrol, Talwar transitions to lead marketing at JSW Paints.

After stepping down as CMO of IDFC First Bank, Naarayan will lead marketing, communications, and customer experience at Akasa Air.

With nearly three decades in broadcasting and media leadership, Pandey prepares to lead IBDF after his tenure as ABP Network CEO.

After leading IBDF through a crucial phase of transition since 2021, Jain brings his tenure to a close.

After stepping down as Senior Director at Starcom, Rampal transitions to the brand side with L’Oréal.

The senior journalist moves from NDTV Group to the India Today-owned digital platform, bringing over 25 years of experience.

While Andrea Isaac comes onboard as Managing Partner, Alessia Grosso has been appointed as Head of Strategy & Product

She was previously the Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut

In this expanded role, Deepali Saini will join the Global CX Leadership Board and spearhead the network’s Experience Design (XD) practice worldwide

Karunesh Bajaj will take over from current chairman Riyad Mathew, and Jain will take over from Bajaj, highly placed sources told e4m

Shantanu Sapre returns to Lowe Lintas, having spent over 15 years in the earlier stint with the agency

Manoj Sahay brings over two decades of experience with FMCG companies, including Britannia, Reckitt Benckiser and Castrol

Sajith Sivanandan named CEO of Tata Digital

Aanandita Dutta joined Pizza Hut in 2023 after her stint with Unilever

Ravindran was earlier with The Times of India as Associate Vice President and Response Head

Saikot Das was most recently Senior Director – Marketing & Brand Experience at Levi Strauss & Co

Prior to this, Shridhar Venkataramana worked in the sports broadcasting & streaming space across Star Sports, Viacom18 Sports, and JioStar

Prior to this, Megha Manchanda was with DBS Bank as Senior VP, Head of Marketing (Consumer Banking)

Prior to this, Nipun Mahajan was with Stellantis as Sales And Marketing Director - ASEAN region

Singh was the Country Head for India at Xapads

Based in Mumbai, Jadhav will lead western operations and report to Uday Mohan, COO, Havas Media & Havas Play India.

The appointment covers media strategy and buying across 70+ markets, while Ogilvy has been named Mastercard’s global community management partner

Before this, Jain worked as Director of Amenic Entertainment

Prior to this, Adamya Dua was with Sukoon Health as Marketing Head

Jasdeep Singh joins Sparsh from Care Hospitals, where he served as the Group CEO of Quality CARE India Limited

Ex-CTO of Udaan, Gaurav will help accelerate development and implementation of EY’s technology-led business solutions with a strong focus on AI

Jaideep Gandhi elected Vice-President of the association

This is the duo’s second stint at the agency

The agency has been co-founded by Ishita Misra and Pradyot Mokashi

Sunish Jose held the CEO role for over 3 years

Binay Mehra will be based out of the agency’s Delhi office

Lyndon Louis joins Exicon from McCann Health India, where he was Executive Creative Director

Yadav is a seasoned media veteran with over a decade of experience

With over two decades in news broadcasting, production strategy, and studio innovation, Tiwari has been instrumental in shaping India’s media landscape

With over 20 years of experience, Singh will lead operations in Bengaluru, strengthening the agency’s footprint in the southern markets.

FMCG professional with eight years of global experience to lead brand strategy and innovation in the laundry category.

Shah has been at the forefront of driving government sales, playing a pivotal role in expanding the channel’s reach and significantly boosting revenue in this...

In his most recent role, Subodh Singh was the Output Head at Zee News

Amit Shukla was associated with HT Media after 11 years

The brand has launched the “Bring Home the Smart” campaign

Hemant Shringy to start his journey with Wondrlab next week

Mohan brings a rich blend of editorial expertise and business acumen to the role

Veteran media sales leader concludes over a decade-long tenure as VP (Sales)

Prachi Narayan promoted to Managing Partner at Havas Play India

Veteran P&G leader to succeed Jon Moeller, assume role as President & CEO from January 1, 2026

Media Leader and Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Awardee returns to lead the next growth chapter at PTC Network

Before joining Jubilant FoodWorks, Kritika was with OLX for four years

Alok Lall has penned an emotional note following a farewell party hosted by Perfetti Van Melle

Prior to this, Gaurish Pathare served as Corporate Strategy Specialist at HIT 95 FM and Director at Cobalt Arts

Nitin Paranjpe currently serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited

The conference will be followed by the e4m Revenue Leaders 30under30 and e4m Revenue Leaders 40under40 awards

Before joining Pepe Jeans, Rakesh held the position of Vice President at Flipkart

Investor representatives Sumer Juneja (Softbank) and Anand Daniel (Accel) to step down

Niyati Bohra has earlier been part of the launch of NDTV Marathi

Nachiket Deole recently stepped down as Head of Sales, India, at DoubleVerify

WPP’s Global CMO and OpenX CEO moves back to rival network after six-year stint

Senior journalist may return to AajTak as Editor, but no official confirmation yet

Sridhar Balakrishnan, Group CEO of Duroflex Group, to lead the virtual jury deliberation

Elevated as Global Head of Brand; Previously Led APAC Marketing

The new venture studio will develop and scale event and entertainment IPs across categories

Agency to lead the brand’s digital storytelling with strategic and creative ownership

At e4m TechManch 2025, Maruti Indoria of Times Network makes a sharp case for premium targeting and live influence

At e4m TechManch 2025, ITC’s Chief Digital Marketing Officer explores how purposeful storytelling can anchor brands in an ever-shifting digital world

Urvashi Rautela's plush accessories turn heads at Wimbledon 2025, sparking online buzz and playful fashion debates

WPP ropes in former Accenture Song CSO to drive innovation at the creative powerhouse

As he celebrates another year, we reflect on his legacy across industry and society

To lead scaling of branded content, influencer marketing and creative ventures

Sachin Mehta moves to head Canada operations in a global leadership transition

From revolutionising news to building digital empires, Uday Shankar continues to script Indian media’s most compelling story.

First Integrated Campaign to Launch Later This Year

To Lead Display Ads, Branded Content, IPs & Video Strategy

Vineet Agrawal, who grew the business from ?300 crore to over ?10,600 crore, will step down in January 2026; Chander to take over from February...

From fresh graduates to global decision-makers, here’s a look at the outsiders Uday Shankar bet on, now leading the next era of media and tech.

Mike Jatania has served as Executive Chairman of the company since late 2024

Prior to this, Animesh Kumar was Chief Growth Officer at Digital Castle

In his new role, Rituraj Dasgupta will lead efforts to deliver impactful marketing strategies and partnerships that drive audience engagement and client success

Prior to his elevation, Rak El Noumeir held the role of Vice President Insights & Analytics, Africa, Middle East and South Asia Sector at the...

Prior to his elevation, Vivek Nair held the role of Associate Director - Media Strategy and Planning at the company

Before this role, Manish Chopra held a senior position at Shein India, a company backed by Reliance Retail

Prior to his elevation, Tanuj Luthra held the role of VP - New Auto at the company

Launched in 2022, Branquila drives end-to-end marketing and brand mandates across India’s lifestyle, fashion, media, entertainment, sports, and D2C ecosystem

Apart from Varun Dubey, the founding team includes Manoj Kumar (COO) and Dr. Alexander Kuruvilla (Chief Medical Officer)

Prior to this, Shradha Shahani was Associate Digital Editor at Condé Nast Traveller India

Prior to this, Gaurav Jain was Chief Business Officer for ShareChat and Moj

Mukesh Sharma was previously Business Head at Mid-Day Infomedia

Atul Sood will report to Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India

Khatija Lokhandwala had joined Zivame in August 2019

Mrinall Dey has worked with iconic brands such as airtel, PepsiCo, American Express, BYJU’S, and MobiKwik

Arun Narayan will step into the role of CEO – Jewellery Division starting January 1, 2026 while Kuruvilla Markose will take charge from August 13,...

At Bharat Express he played a key role in building the channel’s monetization framework and advertiser network

Prior to this, Aman Singh served as the Senior Business Director at Carat

Salil Dalal's last working day will be on August 22, 2025

Ajay Arora has previously held leadership roles at Busy Infotech Pvt. Ltd., Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. and HT Media Lab.

Ida Rezvani comes with 20+ years of client leadership experience working at Publicis and Dentsu

At Emami, Kaushik V has been handling brands like Navratna, Navratna Talc, DermiCool and Creme-21

Rohit Jawa will be stepping down as the MD & CEO of the company, effective July 31, 2025

Hardeep Singh Brar succeeds Vikram Pawah who is assuming the role of CEO at BMW Group Australia and New Zealand

Abhishek has held leadership roles at Digitas India, McCann and Ogilvy

Rohit Tiwari, Executive Chairman of Morris Street Advisors USA, will steer the group through its next phase of growth and international expansion

Arunabh Madhur has led growth and monetisation across global and Indian markets, with key roles at SHAREit Group and Meta

Mohanty previously served as the National Head of Sales and President at UTI AMC

Prior to his elevation, Reuben held the role of Senior Customer Success Manager.

The network has named Rasheed Sait as Chief Growth Officer for India/South Asia, and Neha Lobo as the new Managing Director for GPJ India

Abhineet Kothari has stepped into a larger marketing mandate at Apollo Tyres, just a year after joining the company

Prior to his promotion, Akshay Dhody served as Associate Business Director at the company

Prior to her elevation, Ella Solomon was the Global Business Development Director, Publicis Groupe

Prior to this, Aditya Nagavekar was with Ogilvy as VP - Strategic Planning

Madison Media Sigma will be responsible for The Sleep Company’s traditional media mandate, including TV and Print

Khan is currently Apple’s senior vice president of Operations and has been with the company for 30 years

This will be in addition to Chatterjee’s role as Head of Business, Sports Revenue, SMB, and Creator

Sanjog Gupta joins ICC after his stint as CEO – Sports & Live Experiences at JioStar; will be the seventh CEO of ICC

Ishan Chatterjee joined JioCinema in 2024 after an illustrious career that includes tenures at Google, where he served as MD for YouTube India, McKinsey and...

Vinay Sarawagi previously held senior roles at the Times Group, at Network18, Business Standard and Reuters

Snigdha Anand was most recently Vice President - Marketing and was instrumental in driving the growth of The Derma Co. and BBlunt

Papri Dev was with the company for over 5 years

Brian Vella was with the organisation for 24 years

Mangla will take the charge from Rakesh Ranjan, who has been handling the role for two years