Facets.cloud, a self-serve infrastructure management platform, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by 3one4 Capital. The platform helps improve developer productivity by streamlining and productizing cloud deployment workflows. Facets was co-founded in 2021 by Anshul Sao, Pravanjan Choudhury, and Rohit Raveendran – all three are alumni of IIT-KGP. “Cloud delivery of products is an incidental complexity that…
Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, announced the appointment of George N. Nikolaou as head of Chubb Business Services EMEA in Thessaloniki, Greece. In this role, Nikolaou will be responsible for the Chubb technology center launched in late 2022, which will support the development of innovative technologies that enhance the customer experience, increase…
SEW (Smart Energy Water), a global leader in AI-Powered Connected Customer and Workforce Experience Industry Cloud Platforms, announced the appointment of Kapil Dev to its executive advisory board. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and sustainability, SEW is poised to leverage Mr. Dev’s exceptional leadership qualities, vast experience, and passion for transformative change in its journey…
Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Limited announced the appointment of Ajay Vohra as Non-Executive Independent Director on the company’s Board, with effect from July 1, 2023. According to the company’s exchange filing, “we wish to inform you that at the 86th Annual General Meeting of the Company held today i.e 1st September 2023, the members…
Arjun Malhotra, the pioneer of Indian IT industry has been appointed the Board Chairman at Altysys, one of the fastest growing Technology Services Start-ups in the healthcare domain. Arjun was cofounder of India’s earliest startup HCL Group, taking it from a six-person “garage operation” to one of India’s largest Information Technology corporations, a statement said.…
Deepak Ohri, visionary hospitality executive, announced his resignation as Managing Director of lebua Hotels and Resorts , the brand he founded and established as a luxury leader in Southeast Asia. During his time as managing director, Ohri dedicated his career to making lebua a well-known name in the global luxury hotel industry – with success. He will remain in…
Emids, a global leader in technology-led transformation and digital engineering solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industry, won the Silver Leadership Development Award for Best Development Program for Frontline Leaders at the 2023 HCM Excellence Awards by Brandon Hall Group. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards recognizes best practices for initiatives in Learning and Development, Talent…
Singapore-based iMin Technology has recently secured US$5 million in Series Pre-A funding led by Yonghua Capital, as the demand for digital commercial devices like point-of-sale terminals, industrial scanners, and self-service kiosks continues to rise globally. Founded in 2018, iMin Technology is dedicated to its brand promise and plans to leverage emerging technologies and opportunities for partners in innovative services,…
nT-Tao, the compact fusion energy company setting a new standard for the future of clean energy, announced that MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE Venture Capital, the Japanese asset management arm of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, has joined the Series A funding round in a deferred investment for an undisclosed sum. nT-Tao announced its Series A round in February of this…
Vedant Fashions Limited, owner of popular ethnic clothing brand Manyavar, announced the appointment of Anand Narang as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of the company, with effect from September 4, 2023. Also, the company named Vedant Modi, Chief Marketing Officer, as the Chief Revenue Officer of the company. According to the company’s exchange filing, “we…
Kotak Mahindra Bank announced that Uday Kotak has resigned from the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, with effect from September 1, 2023. According to the bank’s exchange filing, “Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“Listing Regulations”)…
Schneider Electric has appointed Niharika Mohan as Vice President – Human Resources, Secure Power International, according to ETHRWorld report. This is Niharika’s second stint at Schneider Electric. Niharika comes with over 23 years of HR experience spanning across Appliances, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing, Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting. Prior to joining Schneider Electric,…
EW Nutrition, a global provider of functional animal nutrition solutions, appoints Jan Vanbrabant as its new CEO. Jan holds a doctorate in microbiology. He is an experienced animal health and nutrition manager, having held leadership positions at DSM, Erber Group, Biomin and Kemin. “We are very pleased to have found in Jan a strong leader who embodies the…
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited (SCIL), a subsidiary of one of the leading global diversified chemical companies Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Japan (SCC Japan) and a leading player in Indian agrochemical, household insecticides and animal nutrition sectors, announced signing of definitive agreements to acquire majority stake of Barrix Agro Sciences Pvt Ltd. (Barrix). Since more than…
Firstsource Solutions Limited, a leading global business process outsourcing provider, announced the appointment of Ritesh Mohan Idnani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, with effect from September 1, 2023. He succeeds Vipul Khanna, who has retired from the role of MD & CEO of the company, with effect from August 31,…