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Cyble, the US-based Cyber Threat Intelligence Service, announced the appointment of Mandar Patil to script the next phase of growth for their Cyber Threat Intelligence Services across the International markets. Mandar will be responsible for a focused growth strategy, covering the evangelization of our Cyble Risk intelligence platform, global partner strategy and customer success. “Mandar…
First Community Bank, the US-based full-service commercial bank offering deposit and loan products and services, residential mortgage lending and financial planning/investment advisory services for businesses and consumers, announced that Narin Seera has joined the bank as Chief Mortgage Banking Officer. In his new role, Seera will be responsible for leading First Community’s mortgage line of…
Synopsys, the Silicon to Software partner for companies that develop electronic products and software applications, announced that Sassine Ghazi has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer. Ghazi, who joined Synopsys in 1998, brings multiple decades of experience in chip design, applications engineering, customer support, sales, and business management. Prior to this role, Ghazi was general…
PepsiCo, announced that Roberto Azevêdo, currently Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective September 1, 2020. In this newly created role that brings PepsiCo’s Public Policy, Government Affairs, and Communications activities under one umbrella, Azevêdo will focus on solidifying PepsiCo’s external engagement efforts…
Pixxel, a space technology company working towards creating India’s first constellation of microsatellites in the LEO, announced that it has raised $5 million in seed funding led by Blume Ventures, GrowX Ventures and Lightspeed India. Other investors that participated in the round include Inventus Capital India, Stanford Angels and Ryan Johnson, co-founder of satellite imaging…
Reliance Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) has acquired a majority equity stake in Vitalic Health Pvt. Ltd. (Vitalic) and its subsidiaries (Collectively known as ‘Netmeds’) for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 620 crores. This investment represents ~60% holding in the equity share capital of Vitalic and 100% direct…
Able Jobs, a Bengaluru-based startup that helps companies get entry-level non-tech deployable talent, announced that it has raised $1.8 million in a seed funding round led by SAIF Partners, according to an ETtech report. Other investors that participated in the funding round include Silicon Valley-based startup incubator Y Combinator, Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit…
Pinterest announced it has appointed Andrea Wishom, President at Skywalker Holdings and former Executive Vice President at Harpo Productions, to its Board of Directors. Andrea currently serves as President at Skywalker Holdings, LLC and previously as Chief Operating Officer at Skywalker Properties, LLC. Prior to Skywalker, she spent 20+ years at Harpo Productions, where she…
Dell Technologies announced the appointment of Rola Dagher as its new Global Channel Chief, effective September 07, 2020. Dagher succeeds Joyce Mullen, who after a 21-year career at Dell, announced her departure in July. Dagher will report to Bill Scannell, Dell Technologies president, global sales and customer operations. In her new role, Dagher will lead…
Dr. Reddy’s announced the launch of AVIGAN (Favipiravir) 200 mg Tablets in India. The launch is part of the global licensing agreement with FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co. Ltd. that grants Dr. Reddy’s the exclusive rights to manufacture, sell and distribute AVIGAN (Favipiravir) 200 mg Tablets in India. AVIGAN (Favipiravir) has been approved by the Drugs…
Tata Communications, a digital ecosystem enabler, announced that it has integrated Cisco Webex Calling with its industry leading global voice platform. This enables Tata Communications to deliver the full suite of Cisco Webex collaboration and customer experience solutions, from its Global SIP Connect platform to support multinational organisations. Cisco Webex Calling by Tata Communications will…
Milliman, one of the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms, announced the acquisition of Torch Insight from Leavitt Partners. This acquisition will combine Torch Insight’s powerful market-centered data and analytics with MedInsight, Milliman’s flagship healthcare analytics ecosystem. Torch Insight brings Milliman decades of healthcare policy expertise and healthcare analytic experience backed by Leavitt Partners…
PainTEQ, a US-based medical device innovator company, announced that it has hired Shanth Thiyagalingam as its Chief Commercial Officer. PainTEQ is the creator of the LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System, a minimally invasive therapy for SI joint dysfunction. In his new role, Thiyagalingam will oversee the company’s commercial strategy focused on sales, marketing and professional…
NorthShore Care Supply, a US-based company that provides high-absorbency adult diapers, youth diapers, bladder control pads, guards and waterproof bed pads, announced that it has named Dhiraj Rustagi to the newly created position of Vice President, E-Commerce and Marketing. In his new role, Rustagi will lead the effort to expand the reach for the leading…
Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Infosys as a Leader in its May 2020 Magic Quadrant for Oracle Cloud Applications Services, Worldwide. “We consider this positioning by Gartner as validation of our capacity to deliver and carry out tech-powered Oracle cloud application solutions for large,…