News anchor and senior TV journalist Pankaj Bhargava will soon join the Hindi news channel News18 India, according to reliable sources. However, there is no clarity about the new role he is entrusted with at the organization.
Bhargava’s innings with the Hindi news channel India TV ended a few days ago where he was working since 2015. In his last role, he was Senior Anchor/Executive Editor.
Bhargava has more than two decades of experience working in media, both in radio and television. He used to host the program Subah Savere on Doordarshan. In the past, he has also worked for IBN7 (now News18 India) for about ten years, after which, he joined India TV.
Bhargava is originally from Shimla, where he completed his education. Later, he came to Delhi. Bhargava has covered a wide variety of topics of national importance, politics, entertainment, sports and cultural diversity.
He has also handled the live coverage of the earthquake in Nepal, the natural disaster in Uttarakhand, Mumbai terror attack, Anna Hazare’s India Against Corruption movement and floods in Bihar and Delhi.
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Sources say after Poran Malani, Azazul Haque and Kiran Ramamurthy from Media.Monks are now on their way out
Sources have told exchange4media that the top leadership of Media.Monks India has fallen like a pack of cards. Azazul Haque, Chief Content Officer and Kiran Ramamurthy, Chief Operating Officer of the agency have reportedly put in their papers. This comes close on the heels of the departure of the India Director – Poran Malani who played a pivotal role in establishing Media.Monks in India. The reason behind the exits is not known. Media Monks is a digital-first, unitary, advertising brand operated by Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital.
Both Haque and Kiran have officially refuted the development on being contacted by exchange4media.
The agency has recently promoted Robert Godinho as managing director of content for India. He was earlier heading the company’s India Production hub after Godinho’s creative studio WhiteBalance was merged with Media Monks (now Media.Monks) here in 2020. Godinho will be reporting to Matthew Godfrey, VP, Head of Content, Media.Monks who joined in October 2023.
Robert Godinho, Managing Director of Content for India, Media.Monks, says, “On the leadership changes, we have announced that Poran Malani, Country Head, S4 Capital has quit. The only other senior leader who has left is Rajnandini Ghosh, Sr VP of MM. Her role has been taken over by the addition of Megha Ahuja. There are no other changes to report.”
Media.Monks under the leadership of Azazul Haque and Kiran Ramamurthy had witnessed an unprecedented boom, crossing the Rs 100cr. mark in revenue in less than four years of its inception in India. Media.Monks had a unique model in India which covered all bases in the value chain of advertising, having begun the journey from the opposite end of the spectrum. Despite starting out as a content factory cum production house, Media.Monks India today has around 60% of its revenue coming from agency business and only 20% from production. Almost 35% of the billings have moved towards retained business as opposed to project-based ones. Some of their top clients include Amazon, Tata Tea, HP, Xiaomi, ONDC, Bajaj etc.
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Devang Sampat has been with Cinépolis India since its inception 14 years ago
Cinépolis India has elevated Devang Sampat to the role of Managing Director. Sampat, who previously served as the Chief Executive Officer, brings over two decades of experience in the entertainment and retail sector.
Devang Sampat has been with Cinépolis India since its inception 14 years ago.
“I am truly honoured to take on the role of Managing Director at Cinépolis India. I look forward to continuing our journey of excellence, innovation, and growth, as we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders,” said Sampat.
“I’d like to Congratulate Devang on his promotion to Managing Director, Cinépolis India. His dedication, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving our success. We are confident that under his leadership, Cinépolis India will continue to thrive and innovate in delivering exceptional cinematic experiences to our audiences,” said Miguel Mier, Chief Operating Officer, Cinépolis Global.
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Saurabh Vatsa will take over from Rakesh Srivastava, current Managing Director who retires effective March 31, 2024
Nissan Motor India has announced the appointment of Saurabh Vatsa as Managing Director (MD) of the company effective April 01, 2024. Earlier this year, Saurabh Vatsa was appointed as Deputy Managing Director by the company on January 15. Upon elevation to the role of MD, Saurabh will report to Frank Torres, President, Nissan India Operations and Region Divisional Vice President of Business Transformation (AMIEO).
Saurabh Vatsa succeeds incumbent Managing Director Rakesh Srivastava who retires this year on March 31, 2024.
“Under the stewardship of Rakesh, the brand saw the introduction of the bestseller Nissan Magnite B-SUV in India. The Nissan Magnite since introduction in 2020 has achieved cumulative domestic sales of over 100,000 SUVs as of February 2024. The company has also won the prestigious Global Nissan President Award for Project Magnite in 2020 and for the Nissan India Business Transformation Plan in 2022 during his tenure. The company thanks Rakesh for his contributions and leadership of the brand wishing him the very best for the next phase of his career,” the company said in a release.
Frank Torres, President, Nissan India Operations said, “Rakesh has been a key member of our India leadership team. We thank Rakesh for his exceptional leadership, tenacity, and wisdom in leading the company through turbulent times including the COVID 19 pandemic while contributing to the turnaround of India business operations. As we transition into a new phase of the transformation plan for India, we are assured of having an experienced and insightful leader in Saurabh Vatsa. He will build on the foundation laid by Rakesh and spearhead our next phase of growth as we prepare to deliver on the MTP and enter FY24.”
Commenting on his elevation, Saurabh Vatsa said, “I am excited to be part of Nissan at this crucial juncture of our growth plans in India. India presents a complex and challenging market, and Nissan, with its global brand stature, rich legacy, and cutting-edge technology is poised to deliver on this promise. We are constantly pushing the boundaries on ‘what’s next’ and our daring spirit of innovation is what sets us apart. We intend to deliver on the ongoing business transformation plan in preparation of the MTP which includes a new product portfolio and enhanced customer centricity.”
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Both will report to Vanaja Pillai, President, 22feet Tribal Worldwide
22feet Tribal Worldwide has onboarded Axon Alex to lead strategic planning for the agency. Additionally, Shikha Davessar, has been promoted to EVP and Head – Client Business. Both will report to Vanaja Pillai, President, 22feet Tribal Worldwide.
Spanning a career of over 16 years, Axon is a MICA alumnus and began his advertising journey with DDB Tribal. Some of the key roles in his professional journey include Strategy Director at BBH India and Managing Partner at Jack in the Box Worldwide where he played a significant role in contributing to the agency’s growth. Axon boasts a strong portfolio with marquee brands such as McDonald’s, Vi (Vodafone Idea), Mars Petcare, ITC Hotels, the company said.
Vanaja Pillai, President, 22feet Tribal Worldwide said, “I am delighted with these developments at 22feetTribal Worldwide, building off the success we experienced over the last year. Axon joins us at a perfect time, with an enviable roster of clients and exciting business challenges ahead. He brings a wealth of experience from his 16 years in the industry, including key roles at esteemed agencies and a strong portfolio with marquee brands. His expertise will undoubtedly enrich our strategic capabilities and propel our agency’s further growth.
We’ve made great strides in new business and creative wins, and Shikha’s contributions have been significant in making this happen. Her journey within our agency exemplifies our commitment to nurturing and recognizing internal talent, and her elevation is a well-deserved recognition.”
Commenting on his new role, Axon Alex, Strategy Head, 22feet Tribal WW said, “This agency in its previous avatar was where it all started for me, and I made the promise to come back someday. I’ve come back not on the back of the promise I made but the promise 22Feet holds. The teams have built a reputation in being in the consideration set when you think about the top agencies in the country. Strategy is simply the process of charting the way forward and I hope I’ll play a part in our growth story through the work for our clients and the thinking behind it.”
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Prior to this, Gaurav Soni was Head of Media at Domino's
Gaurav Soni has been appointed as the Head of Media at Perfetti Van Melle.
Prior to this, Gaurav Soni was Head of Media at Domino’s for two years.
He was earlier handling Media & Partnerships at Samsung Electronics for India and SAARC.
Soni was also Media Director at Mindshare GroupM from 2015 to 2017.
He has over 14 years of experience in leading media, publisher and client organizations.
Soni has cross-category experience in OEM (Handset, Consumer Durables), FMCG, QSR, Telecom and Media Services.
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Before this, Gaurav Sabharwal worked with Diageo in various commercial leadership roles
Brown-Forman Corporation, the owner of spirit brand Jack Daniel’s, has appointed Gaurav Sabharwal as Managing Director, India & South Asia.
Gaurav has over two decades of experience in beverage and consumer goods companies. He has extensive expertise in the alcoholic beverage industry across multiple geographies in Asia, including the Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. He spent over 14 years with Pernod Ricard in a range of leadership roles with a particular focus on driving strategic and transformational projects, including country and business leadership roles in India, Singapore, and Dubai. Before this, Gaurav worked with Diageo in various commercial leadership roles.
In his new role, Gaurav will oversee Brown-Forman’s operations in the high-growth and strategic markets of India and South Asia. He will report to Eveline Albarracin, VP, Managing Director, Brown-Forman ANZPI IMENA Turkiye, and will be based out of Gurugram.
“I am excited to join Brown-Forman and look forward to leading our committed team in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing spirits markets in the world. Jack Daniel’s is an iconic brand as well as one of the most valuable spirits brands in the world, and we will strive to help consumers in India discover the world of American Whiskeys. Additionally, the recent acquisitions of Gin Mare and Diplomático, along with much loved Woodford Reserve provide a big opportunity for accelerating premium brands from our global portfolio as we aim to step change the business in India,” said Gaurav Sabharwal, Managing Director, India & South Asia.
Eveline Albarracin, VP, Managing Director, Brown-Forman ANZPI IMENA Turkiye, said, “On behalf of Brown-Forman, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Gaurav Sabharwal onboard. India & South Asia have been identified as key emerging markets for us. With his extensive industry experience and expertise, we are confident that Gaurav will continue to deliver strong results for the company in these markets.”
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