APAC News Network Weekly Leadership Bulletin: Key CXO Movements and Appointments

Learn all about the movers and shakers in the top echelons of Indian technology in the CXO News Weekly Bulletin.

From tech leaders like Zepto to Air India SATS, Battery Smart, from Health leader SPARSH Hospital, there was significant upheaval in the tech management.

CXO News rigorously traces the weekly movements in the tech world. Watch out this space for more developments next week.

Gautham CB, COO, SPARSH Hospital

Bengaluru: SPARSH Hospital has appointed Gautham CB as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its newly launched flagship facility in Hennur, Bengaluru. Tasked with driving operational improvements, Gautham will focus on enhancing patient care delivery and hospital efficiency.

Karan Attri, Associate Director, Zepto

Mumbai: Zepto, the quick commerce platform, has announced the appointment of Karan Attri as the Associate Director. He was formerly working at Flipkart as the Senior Manager (Growth). He has also previously served as the Senior Manager (Merch and CRM) at Flipkart. In his new role, Attri will leverage his expertise in brand and category management to contribute to Zepto’s strategic growth and market expansion.

Kim Kyung-Ah, CEO, Samsung Bioepis Co.

Gurugram: In a historical move, Samsung has announced the appointment of Kim Kyung Ah as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Samsung Bioepis Co. This makes her the first woman outside the Samsung founding family to lead a group company in its 86-year existence. The landmark decision comes amidst a broader leadership reshuffle within the South Korean conglomerate and is seen as a significant step toward enhancing gender diversity in corporate leadership.

Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, Air India SATS

New Delhi: Ramanathan Rajamani has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS). This marks his second tenure in the role, following a previous stint from 2018 to 2021.

Akanksha Jain, AVP-Public Relations & Communications, Swiggy

Bengaluru: Swiggy has announced the appointment of Akanksha Jain as its new Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Public Relations and Communications, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its communications and branding efforts in the fast-paced food delivery and technology sector.

Sudhir Dasamantharao, COO, FourthSquare

New Delhi: FourthSquare has announced the appointment of Sudhir Dasamantharao as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), entrusting him with the responsibility of overseeing global functions and delivery centers. With over 20 years of experience in finance, shared services, and change management, Sudhir is expected to focus on enhancing the company’s operational efficiency and customer service.

Amit Bhardwaj, Chief Financial Officer, Battery Smart

Gurugram: Battery Smart, an electric two and three-wheeler battery-swapping network, announced the appointment of Amit Bhardwaj as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive its next phase of growth.

Hemant Saklecha, Chief Risk Officer, FlexiLoans

Mumbai: FlexiLoans has announced the appointment of Hemant Saklecha as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at FlexiLoans. In this capacity, Hemant will spearhead the Risk, Policy, and Credit initiatives to strengthen the company’s risk management frameworks.

Milan Rao, COO and CRO, MarketsandMarkets

Pune: MarketsandMarkets has appointed Milan Rao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), signaling a strategic move to drive global growth. With extensive experience in operational leadership, Rao will oversee operational strategies and revenue initiatives at the company.

Rahul Puri, CEO , STL

Gurugram: STL, a global provider of optical and digital solutions, has named Rahul Puri as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Optical Networking Business (ONB). The announcement was made today, with Puri stepping into his new role effective immediately.