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Ryan opens new Bengaluru office, expanding its India operations

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, announced the opening of a new office in Bengaluru. The addition of the Bengaluru office further expands Ryan’s India operations and will support property tax and sales and use tax along with other service delivery and tax.com teams, a statement said. The new Bengaluru office is located on…

Larsen & Toubro announces divestment of L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing and Services, has announced the divestment of its 100% stake in L&T Infrastructure Engineering Limited (LTIEL), a provider of standalone engineering consultancy services for the infrastructure sector in India. The stake has been acquired by STUP Consultants Private Limited, a subsidiary of…

Accenture acquires The Shelby Group

Accenture has acquired The Shelby Group, a leading provider of digital procurement and optimization services. The acquisition further enhances Accenture’s capabilities in sourcing and procurement technology transformation, a statement said. Founded in 2002 with headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois, The Shelby Group is a procurement technology consultancy with deep experience in Coupa and Ivalua solutions. It helps…

Dabur India appoints Anil Bothra as VP – Corporate Affairs

India’s largest Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Limited announced the appointment of Anil Bothra as Vice President – Corporate Affairs, with effect from November 17, 2023. According to the company’s exchange filing, “we wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held today, i.e. on November 2, 2023,…

Perfios appoints Sumit Nigam as CTO and Anu Mathew as Chief People Officer

B2B SaaS Fintech company, Perfios announced the appointment of two key executives to its leadership team. Sumit Nigam has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), while Anu Mathew joins as Chief People Officer (CPO). The appointments are part of Perfios’ strategic preparation for an IPO listing over the next 18-24 months, along with their…

Unacademy appoints Sandhydeep Purri as Chief People Officer

Online learning platform, Unacademy has announced the appointment of Sandhydeep Purri as the Chief People Officer. Purri has 25 years of experience in leadership roles across industries and driving large-scale changes that transform businesses by keeping people at the centre. Before joining Unacademy, Purri held the position of Chief People Officer at Sapphire Foods, overseeing…

Illumio appoints Todd Palmer as SVP of Global Partner Sales and Alliances

Illumio, Inc., the Zero Trust Segmentation company, announced the appointment of Todd Palmer as Senior Vice President of Global Partner Sales and Alliances. Palmer’s hiring signifies a significant step in Illumio’s evolution as the company expands its product offerings for diverse market segments and fortifies its commitment to building and scaling a robust partner network,…

PayPal names Jamie Miller as EVP & CFO

PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Jamie Miller as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of PayPal, effective Nov. 6, 2023. She will be responsible for PayPal’s financial strategies and will lead the global finance organization, including planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations. Miller will succeed Gabrielle Rabinovitch, who is currently acting CFO. “Jamie is…

QYOU Media appoints Raj Mishra as India Group CEO

QYOU Media Inc., a company operating in India and the United States producing and distributing content created by social media stars and digital content creators, has announced that Indian digital leader and strategist, Raj Mishra, has joined the company effective immediately as Group CEO of QYOU Media’s India operations overseeing all business units. Mishra will focus on increasing operational and…

ASM Technologies acquires Semcon Engineering UK Limited

ASM has over three decades built expertise in the semiconductor, hi-tech, automotive industries while Semcon works with a large number of clients within several industries, including the automotive/mobility industry, energy and life science sectors. In the UK, Semcon operates within both its business areas Engineering & Digital Services and Product Information, a statement said. With…

Kotak Mahindra Bank and Zurich Insurance Group Announce Strategic Alliance

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited (Kotak General Insurance) and Zurich Insurance Company Limited (Zurich) have entered into definitive agreements for a transaction whereby Zurich will invest (approximately) Rs 4,051 crore to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak General Insurance through a combination of fresh growth capital and share purchase. Further,…

Accenture completes acquisition of healthcare marketing agency ConcentricLife

Accenture has completed its acquisition of ConcentricLife, a leading healthcare marketing agency with expertise in helping Life Sciences brands build an optimal brand experience at any stage of the health journey. This acquisition reinforces Accenture Song’s continued investment in creating end-to-end solutions for its Life Sciences clients through relevant communications and experiences attuned to the ever-evolving lives…

Uniphore inaugurates India AI Innovation Hub in Chennai

Uniphore, one of the world’s largest AI-native, companies, marked a significant milestone in its journey as it celebrated the grand opening of its ‘India AI Innovation Hub’ today, located at the prestigious IIT Madras Research Park. The grand opening event was graced by esteemed chief guests, Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and…