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United Spirits appoints Praveen Someshwar as CEO-designate from March 1

Someshwar has been MD and CEO of HT Media for the last five years. Before that, he had served in various positions at PepsiCo in India and in the wider Asia Pacific region for over 24 years

United Spirits appoints Praveen Someshwar as CEO-designate from March 1
Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 7:52 PM IST

Ahead of Feb policy, RBI guv Malhotra to meet bank chiefs on Thursday

The interaction is part of the pre-monetary policy consultations

Ahead of Feb policy, RBI guv Malhotra to meet bank chiefs on Thursday
Updated On : 13 Jan 2025 | 12:15 AM IST

Why India is struggling to produce CEOs like Nadella, Pichai at home

A critical mass of creative, innovative management is a key human capital resource that countries need, just as much as a well-educated and healthy workforce. India lacks both

Why India is struggling to produce CEOs like Nadella, Pichai at home
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

Achint Setia new Snapdeal CEO; Himanshu Chakrawarti to lead Stellaro Brands

Achint Setia has been named chief executive of Snapdeal, while Himanshu Chakrawarti will lead Stellaro Brands, focusing on scaling operations

Achint Setia new Snapdeal CEO; Himanshu Chakrawarti to lead Stellaro Brands
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 7:36 PM IST

Global headwinds, tech trends highlighted in CEOs' messages to teams

N Chandrasekaran, chairman, Tata Sons, started his letter describing 2024 as 'another unpredictable year'

Global headwinds, tech trends highlighted in CEOs' messages to teams
Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Rikant Pittie to be new CEO of EaseMyTrip, succeeds brother Nishant Pitti

Rikant Pittie will oversee the company's strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and enhance customer experiences to further strengthen EaseMyTrip's position in the industry

Rikant Pittie to be new CEO of EaseMyTrip, succeeds brother Nishant Pitti
Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook returns to China as Beijing prepares to fete CEOs

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to meet with top corporate executives today ahead of the event

Apple CEO Tim Cook returns to China as Beijing prepares to fete CEOs
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 10:30 PM IST

Wipro appoints Omkar Nisal as CEO of Europe strategic market unit

IT firm Wipro on Monday said it has appointed Omkar Nisal as the chief executive officer for its Europe strategic market unit (SMU), with immediate effect. Nisal, who will also become a part of the Wipro executive board, will report directly to company CEO and MD Srini Pallia, according to a company statement. "Omkar's strategic vision, combined with a strong understanding of the European market dynamics, well positions him to lead our ambitious plans for growth and expansion. With a strong customer-centric approach, Omkar will help build a resilient and adaptable organisation poised for sustainable growth in the region," Pallia said. Based in London, Nisal has been a part of Wipro for over 12 years now. During his stint, he has led Wipro's banking-EMEA business, working closely with large and niche financial institutions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This involved facilitating their digital transformation by emphasising customer journey redesign, enterprise ..

Wipro appoints Omkar Nisal as CEO of Europe strategic market unit
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 7:41 PM IST

Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise

Amid shifts in corporate leadership, Indian CEOs seem to be favouring consistency over rapid change

Stability or ambition? Here is what Indian corporate CEOs prioritise
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 3:16 PM IST

Regulatory frameworks essential in cybersecurity space: Quick Heal CEO

Regulations play a vital role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape by setting clear standards for protecting sensitive data and ensuring accountability across industries, said Vishal Salvi, CEO of Quick Heal Technologies. In an interview with PTI, Salvi highlighted the importance of frameworks and said that they are essential for ensuring data protection and fostering trust between businesses and consumers. "In today's interconnected world, rules like the (Digital Personal Data Protection Act) DPDP Act and global privacy regulations are vital to ensuring data protection and promoting trust among businesses and consumers," he said on the sidelines of the company's latest launch. Quick Heal Technologies on Thursday launched an AI-based fraud prevention solution--AntiFraud.AI. It is available on Android, iOS, and Windows, at an introductory offer price of Rs 750/year. The Made in India solution offers several protection features like fraud call alerts, banking fraud alerts, fraud ap

Regulatory frameworks essential in cybersecurity space: Quick Heal CEO
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

Japan's gender diversity push falters as women CEOs remain below 1%

The Japanese government aims for women to hold 30% of executive roles by decade's end, but current numbers indicate a challenging road ahead

Japan's gender diversity push falters as women CEOs remain below 1%
Updated On : 18 Sep 2024 | 5:20 PM IST

Abrupt CEO change prompted by growth concerns, says Nestle Chairman

Bulcke didn't address the firm's guidance, currently set at an underlying operating margin of at least 17.5 per cent for 2025

Abrupt CEO change prompted by growth concerns, says Nestle Chairman
Updated On : 24 Aug 2024 | 6:36 PM IST

Book Review: Some lessons in fighting brand crises from the marketplace

In their book 'Managing Brand Transgressions: 8 Principles to Transform Your Brand', S P Jain and S S Jain attempt to draw the right lessons that are to be learnt from brand challenges

Book Review: Some lessons in fighting brand crises from the marketplace
Updated On : 19 Aug 2024 | 10:13 PM IST

Nifty 50 CEO earnings surge: 1 in 5 now earns over Rs 50 crore: Report

In the last fiscal year (FY24), 22 per cent of CEOs and MDs of Nifty 50 companies earned more than Rs 50 crore, compared to 10 per cent five years ago

Nifty 50 CEO earnings surge: 1 in 5 now earns over Rs 50 crore: Report
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 9:44 AM IST

CEOs of Britain's biggest companies get record pay in 2023, shows research

The highest-paid British CEO was Pascal Soriot of drugmaker AstraZeneca,

CEOs of Britain's biggest companies get record pay in 2023, shows research
Updated On : 12 Aug 2024 | 9:05 AM IST

Indians now hold 10-13% of leadership spots in global capability centres

India's 1,600 global capability centres (GCCs) currently employ about 5,000 Indian professionals in global roles, a number expected to reach 30,000 by 2025

Indians now hold 10-13% of leadership spots in global capability centres
Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 2:00 PM IST
Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 12:31 AM IST
Updated On : 02 Jul 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

70% CEOs ramping up tech investments to improve biz in next 1 year: Report

EY's CEO Outlook Pulse Survey 2024 said that 80 per cent of the CEOs surveyed were optimistic regarding their companies' revenue prospects

70% CEOs ramping up tech investments to improve biz in next 1 year: Report
Updated On : 20 Jun 2024 | 3:44 PM IST

India Inc wants new govt to create jobs, control inflation: BS CEO poll

Business honchos say focus should also be on infrastructure and health care

India Inc wants new govt to create jobs, control inflation: BS CEO poll
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 11:55 PM IST