George Clinical, a global scientifically-backed clinical research organization has named Abby Abraham, a veteran clinical researcher and data science leader, to head up the organization’s Global Data Science team and operations in India. Abraham, a progressive clinical research professional passionate about altering the existing clinical research execution paradigm by bringing together competent and engaged people,…
The Business Council – an association made up of the CEOs of the world’s largest, global companies – announced that its new board chairman will be Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Nadella succeeds Nike President and CEO John Donahoe in the role. “The Business Council has always played a critical role in helping the world’s business…
Question What’s Real, a cross-border new media interactive team, aiming to reshape the face of human computer interaction in order to connect with the individual’s senses, announced it has appointed Darshan Lama as the Chief Commercial officer. Prior to this role, Darshan has worked with Expedia where he was handling XR initiatives. In his new…
Popular Pays, a leading influencer marketing & content creation platform, announced the appointment of Rishad Tobaccowala to the advisory board. Throughout his 40 year tenure in advertising, Rishad has been a leader in next-generation trends and technology. Most notably, he founded Starcom IP and Giant Step, led innovation at VivaKi, helped launch SMG Search, Denuo,…
Uday Shankar, President, The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman, Star & Disney India, has decided to step down from the positions, according to the announcement made by Rebecca Campbell, Chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment. The resignations will be effective as of December 31,2020. Prior to this, Uday was the president of 21st…
Universal Sompo General Insurance has announced the appointment of Dr Puneet Kaur Kohli as the new Chief Technology Officer, w.e.f. 5th October 2020. She brings over 23 years of extensive experience in Information Technology across esteemed organisations. Prior to joining Universal Sompo, Puneet Kaur Kohli had worked with Manappuram Finance Limited as Group Chief Information…
Syntax, a global managed cloud provider for mission-critical applications, announced Dr. Haihong Xin as CEO of Syntax Asia. He replaces Reto Bless, who, after serving as Syntax Asia CEO for seven years, will now return to Europe to join the Syntax team there as Global Account Manager for Freudenberg Group Companies. With more than two…
Nutrabolt, a global leader in sports nutrition, announced that it has appointed Rajaa Grar as Chief Digital Officer. In order to rapidly scale its consumer base and build an innovative direct-to-consumer model, Nutrabolt has tapped the award-winning digital global and brand marketing leader to drive the digital transformation of the brand. In her new role,…
Piramal Glass, a global specialist in design, production, and decoration of glass packaging solutions for Cosmetics & Perfumery, Specialty Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries, announced that it has appointed Sudip Mazumder as Vice President, Global Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO). Mazumder will report to Samit Datta, Global Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer,…
Digital technology company TO THE NEW has announced the appointment of Anurag Agrawal, a veteran with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, as Business Unit Head for Americas (East). Agrawal will be driving the strategy, growth, and the roadmap for Americas (East), while playing a pivotal role in sales and pre-sales for…
Taulia, the leader in working capital technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Alexander Mutter as Managing Director of Capital Markets. He will be based in Germany. In his new role, Mutter will be directly responsible for overseeing the expansion of Taulia’s funding partners across the globe. His role will focus on building strategic relationships…
Subhendu Bal is elected as the new President of IAI, a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament, for the tenure of two years. He is a professionally acclaimed Actuary with more than 27 years of experience across actuarial sub-domains in several life insurance companies in public and private sector. Currently, Subhendu Bal is…
Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Ohio, US, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure, announced that Shankh Mitra has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors, effective October 5, 2020. Mitra, who has been serving as Vice Chair, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer, succeeds Thomas…
CredR, India’s largest used two-wheeler consumer brand, announced the appointment of Subas Hota as the new Head of Data Science & Technology, effective from October 2020. Subas will report directly to Chief Strategy Officer, Sasidhar Nandigam. Subas brings with him a wealth of 20+ years’ experience in data science and technology across reputed companies from…
Intra-Cellular Therapies, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announced the promotion of Dr. Suresh Durgam to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Suresh Durgam succeeds Dr. Andrew Satlin, who will step down as Chief Medical Officer, and will leave the Company effective October…