Kalyan Jewellers India Limited, a prominent jewellery brand, has announced the appointment of Vivek Kangath as general manager of corporate communications. In this role, Vivek will manage all public relations and corporate communications activities for Candere by Kalyan Jewellers, a leading online lifestyle jewellery brand in India. Announcing his new role on LinkedIn, Vivek Kangath said, "I am excited to join Kalyan Jewellers India Limited as the General Manager of Corporate Communications. Transitioning into a new sector presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges, and I am eager to leverage my experience to contribute to the growth and success of the company. Under the leadership of an industry titan like, I look forward to collaborating with the talented team here and embarking on this new journey."  Kangath brings over 15 years of expertise in corporate communications and public relations to Kalyan Jewellers. Prior to this position, he was the global head of co

Ushang Sheth has been appointed as the head of corporate communications at HDFC Securities.     Sheth joined Adfactors PR as an account manager, director of banking and financial services at Genesis BCW, and chief manager of group corporate communications at L&T Finance. He was also a senior research analyst at CNBC TV18 and a principal correspondent at Zee Media.     Nupur Acharya, vice president of External Communications, congratulated Sheth and expressed confidence in his excellence in the new role.    

Aveek Datta has joined Jio Financial Services as head of corporate communications.  In a LinkedIn post, Datta shared the move with his connections expressing his delight to join the team. “As the country's economic power rises, the digital-first platform will leverage state-of-the-art technology, data analytics, a strong brand, and a granular understanding of the Indian consumer, to ensure the financial well-being of one and all,” Datta said. “It's a privilege to be a part of the dynamic and entrepreneurial team giving shape to this vision.”  He worked across various media organisations including the Indian Express in West Bengal as a trainee reporter, a national writer at Mint for more than six years, deputy chief of the Bureau at The Financial Express, associate editor at Forbes, and a deputy editor at Fortune.   Datta ventured into PR, joining Bandhan Bank as a deputy vice president of corporate communications before joining CRISIL, where he was an associate dire

Sandipan Ghatak has taken charge as vice president of Corporate Marketing & Communications at the Jubiliant Bhartia Group.    Reflecting on his new role, he shared on LinkedIn: “Delighted to share that I have joined Jubilant Bhartia Group as Vice President Corporate Marketing & Communications for Jubilant Pharmova and Jubilant Ingrevia. Excited to embark on this journey of learning and growth!”  With a distinguished career that spans roles such as vice president & head of corporate communications & CSR at Max Healthcare, head of communications and public affairs at Johnson & Johnson India, and extensive experience at PepsiCo, Sandipan has consistently shown expertise in corporate reputation management, brand strategy, and communications.  

Burson, the global communications powerhouse, has announced a strategic reorganisation within its Indian operations. Under the new structure, Burson Group India will encompass three prominent brands: Burson Genesis, Hill & Knowlton India, and GCI Health India.  In conjunction with this reorganization, Burson Group India is pleased to announce the appointment of Dolly Tayal as managing director of Burson Genesis. Tayal will be directly reporting to Deepshikha Dharmaraj, CEO of Burson Group India.  Dharmaraj expressed enthusiasm about Tayal’s appointment, stating, “I am thrilled to welcome Dolly to lead our clients and teams under the Burson Genesis brand. Her leadership is expected to invigorate our teams with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, further bolstering our reputation for client excellence and forward-thinking.”  She further added, “As we continue to strengthen the Burson brand in India, we will harness the combined expertise and strengths of Gene

Ajay Padmanabhan has announced his new role at IntelliSmart Infrastructure, where he will serve as the vice president and head of corporate communications and public relations.   In a LinkedIn post, Ajay shared his excitement about the transition, “New Role: Happy to update that I have joined IntelliSmart Infrastructure, a company that stands at the forefront of digital transformation in the power sector as the VP & Head of Corporate Communications and PR. IntelliSmart, a joint venture between the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), is dedicated to revolutionizing the utilities sector through cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and driving efficiency in the energy ecosystem.    As I step into this role, I am profoundly grateful to all the incredible people I’ve had the pleasure of working with, who’ve been instrumental in my journey.    Here’s to new beginnings, learnings, meeting more incredible

Pramuch Goel has officially joined Syngene International, a Biocon-owned biotechnology company, as the head of corporate affairs. Goel announced his new role on LinkedIn, reflecting on his 7.5-year tenure at the Mahindra Group and expressing enthusiasm for his new position.  “After an amazing journey at the Mahindra Group, I am excited to join the dynamic team at Syngene International Limited. Looking forward to learning about an industry that is new to me and contributing to the growth of the company,” he wrote. Syngene International also welcomed Goel with a post on social media, highlighting his new role in overseeing Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and ESG activities as part of their Executive Committee and ESG Council. They noted, "Pramuch brings a wealth of experience from his time at Mahindra, where he served as Vice President and Head of Group Communications."