DNEG has announced that Tom Jacomb has been elevated to the position of President, DNEG Animation. Tom helped launch its Feature Animation division back in 2014 and has guided the team’s growth to over 500 talented professionals across its animation studios in London, Los Angeles, Montréal and Mumbai, according to a statement. In his new role,…
Short video web stories platform for digital publishers, businesses, and media buyers – Firework has announced the appointment of Priyam Jha as Marketing Director. In this role, Jha will be leading the brand and content marketing functions of Firework. “Having worked closely with digital consumer brands, I have seen the adoption of engagement-enhancing tech solutions skyrocket.…
As part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, MoEngage, an insights-led customer engagement platform, has announced the appointment of Mangesh Chaudhari as Director of Growth and Strategy, MENA region. According to a statement, Mangesh will be instrumental in driving the next phase of growth…
Insilico Medicine, an end-to-end AI-powered drug discovery company, has announced the appointment of Robert Spiegel as acting CMO to oversee the clinical translation of its preclinical pipeline assets. Dr. Spiegel brings over 35 years of extensive R&D executive and operational experience in biopharmaceuticals and as an advisor to venture capital and private equity firms. “It…
Qualitest, an AI powered quality engineering firm, has announced that Anbu Muppidathi is stepping into the role of CEO, succeeding Norm Merritt. Anbu joined the firm as the CEO (designate) in February this year. A technology veteran with more than 30 years of experience in business transformation and technology modernization, Anbu most recently served as…
Joyson Safety Systems (JSS), a global supplier of mobility safety components and systems, has announced that President and CEO Guido Durrer will retire from his current position on December 31, 2021. The company also announced that Tao Liu has joined JSS as deputy CEO, with plans to name him president and CEO on January 1,…
SAP Concur, a brand for integrated travel, expense, and invoice management solutions, has appointed Matthew Goss as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Asia Pacific Japan and Greater China. Goss, who has over two decades of experience in the IT industry, will take charge of SAP Concur overall business operations in the region, growing…
Dollar Industries Limited, a brand in the Indian hosiery and knitwear sector, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ajay Kumar Patodia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a broad experience of over 24 years, Mr. Patodia will lead the company’s finance and accounting division. Mr. Patodia, will oversee the company’s financial and operational activities as…
Wipro Limited, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, announced the appointment of Mohammed Areff as the Country Head & Managing Director for the Middle East. He will report to N.S. Bala, CEO – APMEA, Wipro Limited. In this new role, Areff will focus on Wipro’s vision for business growth, localization, brand…
N2Growth, Inc., a global leadership consulting and executive search firm, has announced the appointment of Kelli Vukelic as the firm’s next Chief Executive Officer. Mike Myatt, Founder and Chairman of N2Growth, said, “Kelli embodies all of the characteristics we were looking for in our next CEO, and we are confident that our clients, employees, and…
Standard Industries Holdings, a privately-held global industrial company, has announced, in anticipation of the closing of its acquisition of W. R. Grace, that Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel will join the company as CEO of Grace, effective January 2022. “We’re thrilled to welcome Bob to the Standard family as CEO of W. R. Grace,” said David…
The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) has announced the appointment of Kavita Nandini Ramdas as its new president and CEO. Ramdas, who currently leads the Open Society Foundations’ Women’s Rights Program, will join NCF on October 4. She will succeed interim President and CEO Rey Ramsey, who will continue to serve on the board and support the foundation’s mission-aligned investing…
Toronto-based hypergrowth startup BenchSci has announced the appointment of Vanessa Ribreau as Chief People Officer, effective August 10, 2021. Ribreau will lead BenchSci’s response, including to design and champion BenchSci’s people strategies, processes, and programs. Ribreau brings more than ten years of experience growing, scaling, and optimizing global departments and aligning and leading HR teams.…
Emerson has appointed Elizabeth Adefioye as its first chief people officer. Adefioye, who previously served as chief human resources officer for Ingredion, will lead a newly consolidated human resources function, including accountability for culture, employee experience, end-to-end talent management, diversity, equity and inclusion, acquisition integration, organization development and effectiveness, total rewards and HRIS. She will…
Imperial Brands has announced two new appointments to its Executive Leadership Team, with effect from 1 September 2021. Kim Reed, the leader of Imperial’s US business ITG Brands, will join the ELT as President and CEO, USA Region, and Paola Pocci joins Imperial from Procter & Gamble (P&G) to take up the role of President,…