Antler, a Singapore-based startup generator & early-stage VC that enables the world’s most determined people to build global businesses from the ground up, announced plans to launch in India to enable more entrepreneurs to build startups through their platform, support and global reach. The local operation will start in Bangalore and be led by Rajiv…
Scotland-based travel agency Skyscanner recently announced that its current Chief Executive Officer Bryan Dove has decided to step down from his role citing family reasons. However, Dove will remain as a Senior Advisor to the company. Dove will now be replaced by Moshe Rafiah as the new CEO. Rafiah currently serves as the Founder and…
London-based multinational media and digital marketing communications company Dentsu Aegis Network’s flagship media agency Carat India recently announced the appointment of Anita Kotwani as its Chief Executive Officer. Anita replaces MICA-alumnus Rajni Menon, who served as CEO of Carat for about three years. Prior to this, Kotwani was at Mindshare India where she held the…
BharatPe, a UPI payments and digital lending platform, announced that it has appointed Ankur Jain as Chief Product Officer. In his new role, Ankur will contribute to BharatPe’s plans to scale up its footprint to 10 million merchants this year. Ankur becomes the fifth CXO at BharatPe. He will be joining Vijay Agarwal (CTO), Nishit Sharma…
Paytm Mall, an online and mobile marketplace and a subsidiary of One97 Communications’ Paytm brand, announced that it has appointed Abhishek Rajan as Chief Operating Officer. Also, the company named Srinivas Mothey as new Senior Vice President. In his new role as COO, Abhishek will oversee the operations across categories, product, technology, supply chain, marketing…
New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral development bank set up by the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, announced that the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank has appointed Anil Kishora as Vice President. Prior to this role, Anil Kishora had worked in India’s largest bank, the State Bank…
New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral development bank set up by the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, announced that it has appointed Marcos Prado Troyjo as the President of the NDB, effective from July 7, 2020. Prior to his appointment as President of the NDB, Marcos Troyjo pursued a multi-layered…
General Atomics, a San Diego-based company that develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications, announced that it has appointed Vivek Lall, an Indian-American aerospace and defence expert who played key roles in some of the major defence deals between India and the US, as the Chief Executive of General Atomics Global Corporation, according…
Henry Ford Health System, a US-based healthcare provider, announced that it has selected Carladenise Edwards as senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for the health system. Edwards will join Henry Ford on July 13, 2020. In her new role, she will provide executive counsel and leadership for the system’s strategic planning efforts and partnership…
British multinational bank Barclays Investment recently announced the appointment of Alex Lynch to the role of Chairman of Banking. Lynch will be based in New York and report to Joe McGrath, Global Head of Banking. In his new role, Lynch will focus on developing relationships with Barclays’ clients, both within the financial institutions space and…
American media conglomerate Cox Media Group (“CMG”) recently announced that it has appointed Daniel York as President and Chief Executive Officer. York most recently served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer of AT&T and its subsidiary, DIRECTV. As President and CEO of Cox Media Group, York will be responsible for all aspects…
Pitstop, a Bengaluru-based startup that offers general repair and maintenance services for cars through its doorstep service vehicles, announced that it has appointed Sirish Bajpai as its Chief Technical officer (CTO). Prior to this role, Bajpai has worked with companies like CapitalOne, Hughes, Alcatel, Tellabs, and HealthWizz among others during his career span of over…
Information Builders, a New York-based data and analytics software and solutions company, announced the appointment of Susan Yun to its senior leadership team as Chief People Officer. In her new role, Susan will partner with the senior leadership team to attract and retain top talent, deliver training and performance management, and ensure best practices for…
Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, announced the appointment of Thierry Delaporte as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, effective July 6, 2020. Thierry Delaporte replaces Abidali Neemuchwala to become the new CEO and MD. He will be based in Paris and report to…
Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, announced the appointment of Deepak M Satwalekar to its Board of Directors for five years effective July 1 ,2020. In his new role, Deepak will serve as an Independent Director on the Board and will bring a wealth of experience to Wipro…