Key leadership changes reported at Tesla, Titan, Zee, Dentsu, and Britannia

by | May 12, 2025 | Britannia, FMCG

The Indian business landscape has witnessed significant leadership changes across various industries, with several high-profile appointments and exits reported in recent times. Here are some of the key developments:

New Appointments:

  1. Varun Berry has been appointed as the CEO of Britannia Industries, in addition to his existing roles as Executive Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.
  2. Ajoy Chawla will succeed CK Venkataraman as the Managing Director of Titan Company, effective January 1, 2026.
  3. Ashish Gupta and Nitin Kohli have been appointed as Brand Directors for Skoda India and Volkswagen Passenger Cars, respectively.
  4. Rohit Suri has joined Zee Entertainment as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  5. Smita Murarka has been appointed as Consumer P&L Head – Brand and Business at Orange Health Labs.
  6. John Thangaraj has joined Dentsu India as Chief Strategy Officer Creative & Media.
  7. Jijith Somasundaran has been appointed as CEO of LifeWear India.
  8. Rupali Shrivastava has joined Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds as Chief Marketing Officer.
  9. Harpreet Singh has been appointed as Country Manager for India at Taboola.
  10. Sushant Barua has joined Dentsu Creative Isobar as National Creative Director Art.
  11. Rajni Daswani has been promoted to Chief Growth Officer – People and Business at SoCheers.
  12. Uddit Pandey has been appointed as Co-Founder of Sprintexx.

Exits:

  1. Prashanth Menon has stepped down as Country Head and Board Chairman of Tesla India.
  2. Adityan Kayalakal has exited as Head of Marketing at Veera.
  3. Kanika Mittal has left Taboola, and Harpreet Singh has taken over as Country Manager for India.

Key Trends:

  1. Many companies are emphasizing the importance of local leadership and growth in the Indian market.
  2. There is a growing focus on digital transformation, with several appointments highlighting the need for expertise in digital marketing and strategy.
  3. The lab-grown diamond segment is expanding, with Rupali Shrivastava’s appointment at Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds indicating a growing interest in this area.
  4. Ad tech start-ups like Sprintexx are gaining traction, with Uddit Pandey’s appointment as Co-Founder highlighting the potential for growth in this space.

Overall, the Indian business landscape continues to evolve, with companies adapting to changing market dynamics and consumer behaviors. These leadership changes reflect the need for innovative thinking, digital expertise, and strategic growth initiatives to stay ahead in the competitive Indian market.