Bugworks Research, a clinical stage multi-indication therapeutics company, announced the financing of US$18M Series B1. This round will support the clinical development of BWC0977, a novel broad spectrum anti-bacterial agent available in both IV and Oral forms, and the pre-clinical development of its best-in-class Adenosine immuno-oncology asset, according to the company’s statement. The Series B1…
Oloid, creator of the world’s first software-based physical access technology, a self-install Saas model, announced the close of its $12 million Series A funding round, led by Dell Technologies Capital with participation from Honeywell Ventures, Okta Ventures and other previous investors. The funding, which brings Oloid’s total raised since inception to $17 million, will be used to help expand Oloid’s retrofit…
Thyrocare Technologies, an API Group backed diagnostic laboratory services provider, has announced the appointment of Rahul Guha as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with effect from 16th May 2022. Guha has joined API Group to head its Diagnostics Business. Guha has spent almost 17 years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he led…
Pfizer India has appointed Pradip Shah as the Chairman to its Board of Directors. He succeeds R A Shah, who has resigned from the role, effective February 3, 2022. Announcing the appointment, S Sridhar, the managing director of the company, said with Pradip Shah’s elevation as the chairman, the firm will work closely with him…
Aster DM Healthcare Limited announced the re-appointment of Dr. Layla Mohamed Hassan Ali Almarzooqi to its Board of Directors, effective March 28, 2022. According to the company’s exchange filing, “We wish to inform you that, upon recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held today,…
Global hospitality technology platform, OYO, has announced the appointment of Satyadeep Mishra as the Chief Human Resources Officer for its Technology, Product, Shared Services and International Markets teams. Satyadeep joins OYO from Jio and brings with him 20+ years of experience in co-creation and execution of people strategy and a track record of end-to-end HR programs…
Simcere, a manufacturer and supplier of generic pharmaceuticals in the Chinese market, has named Bijoyesh Mookerjee, M.D., as its Chief Medical Officer, Oncology. Bijoyesh will be responsible for Simcere’s oncology clinical pipeline strategy and development, enhancing our global research capability, as well as advancing the company’s international development, the statement said. “Welcome Dr. Bijoyesh Mookerjee to join Simcere…
Starlog Enterprises Limited announced the appointment of Kunal Lahariya as Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective February 8, 2022. He succeeds Amita Chawan, who has resigned from the role of CFO, with effect from February 8, 2022. According to the company’s exchange filing, “The Board of Directors at their meeting held today i.e. 08th…
Thermax Limited announced it has acquired 15.17% stake in Exactspace, a company engaged in the business of developing artificial intelligence solutions for energy industry. “We wish to inform you that Thermax Limited (“the Company”) has agreed to make an investment in Exactspace Technologies Private Limited (“Exactspace”) up to a sum not exceeding INR 9,99,84,208 (Indian…
Deepak Kapoor, Chairperson, Governing Council, Save the Children, India (registered Bal Raksha Bharat) has been elected to the Board of Save the Children International as a Member Elected External Director effective February 2022 for a two-year term through a democratic process. “This is undoubtedly a leap towards India’s esteemed and valued position to commit towards…
Ogury, a global technology leader in mobile advertising anchored in privacy protection, announced the appointment of Geoffroy Martin as Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Martin will spearhead the company’s ongoing global expansion and oversee a broad scope of functions, from revenue, operations, product, to technology and marketing. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience in…
Grip, an alternative investment platform, has announced the appointment of Ankit Goyal as the Vice President and Head of Business Development. Ankit brings over 12+ years of professional experience in the BFSI industry and will play a crucial role in leading the team to enhance the strategic B2B partnerships & enabling more businesses to leverage an…
BrightCHAMPS announced the acquisition of Education10x, a financial literacy education platform for children, in a cash & stock deal on Tuesday. The acquisition is in line with BrightCHAMPS’ vision of providing a one-stop solution for future-ready life skills to children in the K-12 segment, a statement said. 18-month-old Education10x was founded by IIM-Calcutta alumni Gyan Tiwari,…
Toyam Industries Limited, a BSE listed company that is run passionately by sports enthusiasts, engaged in sports marketing and management, has announced the appointment of senior Olympic coach and an amateur wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat to the company’s Advisory Board. “After hosting the legendary Mike Tyson for the launch of Kumite-1 League in India and…
Cigniti Technologies, a global leader in providing AI driven, IP-led, digital assurance, software quality engineering, testing and consulting services company, announced the appointment of veteran IT and product engineering industry business leader, Vinay Rawat as Chief Revenue Officer and Sairam Vedam, an award winning, expert in global marketing, branding, corporate strategy and digital industry thought…