Tag: Manish Sharma

  • Havas Media announces key elevations for senior management

    By Our Staff

     

    Havas Media Group India has announced elevations and promotions with immediate effect.

     

    Given that Delhi and Gurugram are one of the largest business units of Havas Media Group India with clients ranging from auto, consumer durables, real-estate to fashion, F&B and hospitality sectors among others, the North operations have been consolidated under two unit heads – Roopali Sharma, who completes eight years and Harbir Singh, who completes six years. They have been promoted as Managing Partners – Delhi. Chandradeep Kumar completes five years and has been promoted to Senior Vice President (Delhi).

     

    The Mumbai office will be led by Manish Sharma (previously Vice President -Delhi) as Executive Vice President and Head – Mumbai. He has been with the organisation for over five years. Both North and West continue to report to Uday Mohan, President – North & West India.

     

    In Bengaluru, which has clients like Swiggy, Gamezy, MyGate and the recent win of Ola, the office will continue to be led by Saurabh Jain. He has been with the agency for over six years and has been promoted as Managing Partner – South.

     

    Meanwhile, Rohan Chincholi has been elevated to Head of Digital to oversee and consolidate the overall digital business/services across markets, as the agency strengthens its digital footprint in the region through its new Mx methodology that combines both consumer insight and data. This is Chincholi’s second stint at Havas Media. He rejoined the agency in 2017.  Jain and Chincholi will continue reporting to Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Group India.

     

    Commenting on the re-organisation, Joshi said: “Continuing to invest in people as we reaffirm our focus on Mx operating system and 4Ps – Product, People, Pitches and Passion, I am excited to announce the promotions for these deserving leaders. They have been with us for a long time, tireless with their efforts and commitment in what has been one of the toughest years to help Havas Media reach greater heights. We are confident that going forward this team of emerging leaders will continue to help us become a more agile and robust media group.”

     

  • Panasonic India appoints Shirish Agarwal as the Head of Brand and Marketing Communications

    By A Correspondent

     

    Shirish Agarwal

    Panasonic India announced the appointment of Shirish Agarwal as the Head of Brand and Marketing Communications. Spearheading the vertical, he will be responsible for devising marketing strategy for products/services and driving sustainable growth for the company.

     

    Said Manish Sharma, President and CEO, India and South Asia, Panasonic India: “Panasonic India continues to be a valued employer for providing opportunities and leadership experiences that attract the best talent in the industry. We are delighted to welcome Shirish Agarwal at an opportune time when we are moving towards being a technology company that offers complete solutions for consumers and businesses alike. Panasonic has been on a powerful transformation journey towards sustainable, responsible and profitable growth and I look forward to Shirish taking this story to consumers, partners and stakeholders at large.”

     

    Added Agarwal on his appointment: “I am excited to join Panasonic, home to some of the most innovative solutions that have captured the consumer’s imagination. The company’s performance has truly been an inspiration that has seen some pioneering work creating a better life for consumers and a better world for businesses.

     

     

  • Panasonic Batteries signs up PV Sindhu as brand ambassador

    By A Correspondent

     

    PV Sindhu, the 2016 Olympic silver medalist, has been appointed brand ambassador of Panasonic Energy India Co. Ltd, one of India’s largest manufacturer and supplier of dry cell batteries and lighting products. The 21-year-old has been signed on for Panasonic’s battery division for the next three years as a part of strategic decision to enrich the brand image.

     

    “I have always admired Panasonic products and now to partner with such a premium brand, is an amazing honour,” said PV Sindhu.

     

    “PV Sindhu is an exceptional athlete. She exudes power and performance through her sport. These are precisely the traits that Panasonic Batteries are known for,” stated Manish Sharma, President and CEO, Panasonic India and South-Asia. “We are proud to welcome the ace badminton player into the Panasonic family. Not only she resonates our vision of becoming the No.1 (Global Battery Manufacturer) but also possesses the right mixture of dedication, reliance and charisma which makes her the ideal choice for Panasonic.”