Subhash Chandra-backed global tube-packaging company Essel Propback recently announced that it has appointed former Viacom18 executive Sudhanshu Vats as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. The company Board has further appointed Vats as Additional Director of the company. His appointment comes in effect since 16 April 2020. An industry veteran with 28 years of experience…
Digital payments major Paytm on Wednesday said it has named Vineet Arora as the managing director and chief executive officer of Paytm General Insurance Ltd. The appointment, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is a step for Paytm to further its journey into the insurance sector with an immediate focus on General Insurance, the company…
San Diego-based Leo Lens Pharma recently announced the appointment of Dan Myers as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Leo Lens, Myers was the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alimera Sciences. He continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alimera. Before founding Alimera, Myers was a…
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance recently announced that it has appointed industry veteran Anamika Roy Rashtrawar as MD and CEO. Rashtrawar replaces Warendra Sinha, who retired from the company after leading it for three years. Her appointment will be effective from March 27, 2020, said a company release. Rashtrawar is the first woman MD and CEO…
Trade association for talent management Worldwide ERC recently announced that Lynn Shotwell, GMS, SHRM-SCP, will join the organization as its new President & CEO on March 30. As an accomplished association executive, Shotwell brings a track record of successfully leading global workforce and talent mobility organizations to her new role. With more than 20 years…
Retail giant Walmart recently announced that it has promoted Sameer Aggarwal to Chief Executive Officer of Best Price, Walmart India w.e.f April 1, 2020. Post his promotion, Aggarwal will directly report to Dirk Van Den Berghe, Executive Vice-President and Regional CEO of Asia and Global Sourcing, Walmart. Aggarwal is taking over the CEO position from…
Auto major Bajaj Auto recently announced that its shareholders have approved the re-appointment of Rajiv Bajaj as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Through a BSE filing, the company said, “Rajiv Bajaj whose five-year term expires on 31 March 2020, has been re-appointed for a further period of 5 years w.e.f. 1 April 2020, subject…
MGM Resorts International recently announced that it has appointed Bill Hornbuckle as the acting Chief Executive Officer. Bill, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer and President of the company will be replacing outgoing Chairman and CEO Jim Murren. According to an official press release, Murren had notified the company about his departure in February…
Fintech startup PolicyBazaar recently announced changes in its top management. The online insurance aggregator has appointed former Venture Capital investor Sarbvir Singh as its new CEO. Company Co-Founder Yashish Dahiya will take up a broader group CEO role. It has also appointed Sharat Dhall as its new Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining PolicyBazaar, Singh…
Founder Gyanesh Chaudhary to remain MD and focus on new ventures. Leading solar rooftop solutions provider, Vikram Solar recently announced that the company has appointed industry veteran Saibaba Vutukuri as Chief Executive Officer. In an official press release, the company said, “This announcement comes in at an important juncture, marking the next phase of growth…
AirAsia has announced the appointment of Tharumalingam a/l Kanagalingam, also known as Bo Lingam as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. The decision comes post stepping down of its CEO and Executive Chairman over bribery allegations. Bo Lingam joined AirAsia in 2001 as a Ground Operations Manager, responsible for the implementation of the low-cost concept in…
WeWork announced the appointment of Sandeep Mathrani as its new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective February 18, 2020. Mathrani holds an extensive leadership experience in the real estate sector. Mathrani will report to Marcelo Claure, who will remain Executive Chairman of WeWork. Mathrani replaces co-CEOs Artie Minson and…
Informatica, the enterprise cloud data management leader, has announced that its Board of Directors has named Amit Walia Chief Executive Officer. Amit succeeds Anil Chakravarthy, who is stepping down from his role as CEO after leading the Company during a period of meaningful transformation and growth to pursue other professional opportunities. Prior to joining Informatica,…
Mobile Doorman, a leading all-in-one custom resident app solution, appointed Nitin Vig to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Before joining Mobile Doorman, Vig worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he helped Fortune 100 and Start-up C-suite to create winning strategies, drive growth and improve margins. He will be joined by Bob…