APAC News Weekly Leadership Bulletin: Key CXO Movements and Appointments

In this week’s edition of the APAC News Network Leadership Bulletin, we continue to monitor and report on significant leadership changes across the industry.

Stay informed about the latest shifts in leadership within various enterprises, and gain insights into the evolving executive landscape shaping the business world.

Here is a round-up that highlights the key CXO movements, notable appointments, and impactful promotions that have taken place over the past week:

Shweta Sharma, CEO, Data Labs (Hakuhodo)

Hakuhodo has announced the appointment of Shweta Sharma as the CEO of the newly established division. The company has also launched its Data Labs in India, marking a significant expansion in its data-driven marketing capabilities in the region.

Read More: 

• Hakuhodo India Launches Data Labs, Appoints Shweta Sharma as CEO

Shalil Gupta, Managing Director, Ozonetel

Ozonetel, a unified customer experience intelligence (Cxi) platform, has appointed Shalil Gupta as Managing Director (Global Growth). In this role, Gupta will focus on expanding Ozonetel’s presence in global markets, building a robust CX consulting practice, and driving overall business growth.

Read More: 

• Ozonetel Appoints Shalil Gupta as Managing Director to Spearhead Global Expansion

Akhilesh Sahu, MD, Alvarez & Marsal India

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India, a professional services firm, has announced the hiring of Akhilesh Sahu as managing director. He joins A&M with more than 16 years of consulting expertise, a proven track record of accelerating growth and significant business transformations.

Read More: 

• Akhilesh Sahu takes charge as MD of Alvarez & Marsal India

Navneet Singh Batra, Co-Founder, Gramophone

Agri-tech startup Gramophone has announced the appointment of Navneet Singh Batra as its new co-founder. With extensive experience in the agribusiness sector, Batra’s inclusion is expected to drive the company’s growth and innovation in providing tech-driven solutions for farmers.

Read More:  

• Agri-Tech Startup Gramophone Appoints Navneet Singh Batra as Co-Founder

Ravi Paliwal, CEO, Ash Management, Vedanta Aluminium

Odisha-based aluminium production firm Vedanta Aluminium has announced the appointment of Ravi Paliwal as the CEO of Ash Management. He will be responsible for the supervision of ash management operations, with a particular emphasis on the utilization of technology and processes to improve resource efficiency.

Read More: 

Sandeep Bangia, Head of Strategy, Transformation, and E-Mobility, Gulf Oil Lubricants

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited announced that Sandeep Bangia will take charge of the senior management team as Head of Strategy, Transformation, and E-Mobility, after approval by the board of directors.

Read More: 

• Sandeep Bangia assumes Head of Strategy, Transformation, and E-Mobility at Gulf Oil Lubricants

Ramesh Padmanabhan, COO, Core Integra

Core Integra has appointed Ramesh Padmanabhan as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Padmanabhan brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Dhanlaxmi Bank and Yes Bank.

Read More: 

• Ramesh Padmanabhan takes charge as COO of Core Integra

Ketan Kulkarni, Deputy Managing Director, Gati Express

Gati Express has appointed Ketan Kulkarni as the Deputy Managing Director. Kulkarni, who has previously held various senior leadership roles in the logistics and transportation industry, brings extensive experience to his new position.

Read More: 

 Amit Agarwal, COO and CFO, India Operations, Lockton

Lockton, an independent insurance broking firm, announced the appointment of Amit Agarwal as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for its India operations. Amit Agarwal has 18 years of expertise in a variety of prestigious organizations, such as Tata, KPMG, ZED, Jana Bank, and Indiabulls.

Read More:

• Lockton Appoints Amit Agarwal as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for India Operations

Abani Kant Jha, Chief Financial Officer, Saatvik Solar

Saatvik Solar has announced the appointment of Abani Kant Jha as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This decision is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its executive team and support its growth strategy in the renewable energy sector.

Read More:

• Saatvik Solar Announce Abani Kant Jha as Chief Financial Officer

Gagandeep Singh Nanda, National Sales Director (Govt.), MongoDB

Gagandeep Singh Nanda has joined MongoDB India as the National Sales Director (Government). Gagan holds over four years of experience from Zscaler, where he focused on Security Service Edge (SSE) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Read More: 

 Rahul Rajan, Chief Business Officer, Ace Turtle

Ace Turtle, a technology-driven retailer, appointed Rahul Rajan as Chief Business Officer of retail of fashion brands. In his new position, Rajan will be responsible for managing the expansion of all fashion brands in Ace Turtle’s portfolio through online and offline retail channels.

Read More: 

Yugal K. Agrawal, Chief Business Officer, Celcius Logistics

Celcius Logistics announced the appointment of Yugal K. Agrawal as Chief Business Officers (CBOs). Agrawal brings extensive experience to Celcius Logistics, having worked in the logistics and cold chain sectors for over 15 years.

Read More:

• Celcius Logistics Appoints Yugal K. Agrawal as Chief Business Officer

Ganesh Satam, Chief Business Officer, Celcius Logistics

Celcius Logistics has announced the appointment of Ganesh Satam as Chief Business Officer (CBO). Satam joins Celcius Logistics with over 20 years of experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.

Read More: 

Sudeep Dhariwal, Group CFO, Healthium Medtech

Sudeep Dhariwal has been appointed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer at Healthium Medtech, a multinational medical device company. Dhariwal joined Healthium Medtech following a successful tenure as the Vice President of Finance for APAC at Danaher-Cepheid

Read More: