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Anil V. Kaushal appointed as CEO of LupinLife Consumer Healthcare after strategic carve-out by Lupin

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Anil V. Kaushal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of LupinLife Consumer Healthcare, a newly carved-out subsidiary of Lupin Limited, as the pharma major moves to sharpen its focus on India’s fast-growing self-care market. This strategic restructuring, effective July 1, 2025, marks a major step in Lupin’s consumer healthcare ambitions and has already boosted investor sentiment, with the company’s stock registering notable gains. Anil has played a central role in shaping Lupin’s consumer healthcare journey since 2017, establishing the business infrastructure from the ground up. With over 25 years of leadership experience across Dabur, Rich Products Corporation, Pfizer, his career reflects a strong foundation in FMCG, Consumer Healthcare and brand innovation. He brings a unique blend of market insight, operational execution, and strategic brand building to his new role. The new entity :LupinLife Consumer Healthcare Ltd—will now operate independently, enabling focused inve...
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Vikas Aggarwal appointed as Head of Engineering (R&D) at MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems

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Vikas Aggarwal, a seasoned engineering leader with over two decades of experience across the automotive and HVAC sectors, has been appointed as Vice President & Head of Engineering (R&D) at MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems Private Limited India, effective June 2025. He brings a deep-rooted expertise in system design, innovation, and lifecycle quality that aligns with the company’s strategic vision for growth and technological advancement. Vikas most recently led Central QA and Supplier Quality at MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems India overseeing quality across five plants and BS-6 product lines. He has also headed engineering and program management functions at MAHLE Thermal, playing a pivotal role in product development for customers like BMW, Nissan, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, and Mahindra. His leadership in developing next-generation e-mobility solutions and battery cooling systems (Tata Nexon EV and M&M BEV 6E,9E) has been instrumental in Mahle’s transformation initiatives. Pri...
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Shujat Ali elevated to Partner at Executive Search Firm - Native, will lead Tech Startup’s and Wealth Management practices.

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Shujat Ali elevated to Partner at Executive Search Firm - Native . He will lead Tech Startup’s and Wealth Management practices. His elevation marks a key leadership milestone at Native as the firm continues to scale its impact across high-growth sectors with a focus on informed hiring and advisory. Shujat has been with Native for nearly five years and has played an instrumental role in building out leadership mandates for emerging tech ventures, established startups, and private wealth firms. His previous stints as Director across Pharma, Healthcare, and Private Wealth have helped him develop deep expertise in cross-sector talent strategy, making him a trusted partner to both clients and candidates. Prior to joining Native, Shujat spent close to a decade at Michael Page India, where he led the Private Banking, Wealth Management & Insurance practice. His earlier experience as a Wealth Manager with ICICI Bank further shaped his strong understanding of client priorities and market nu...
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Sujeet Pandey appointed as Executive Director & Chief of Business & Operations at Excellaa Realty

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Sujeet Pandey has been appointed as Executive Director & Chief of Business & Operations at Excellaa Realty , effective July 1, 2025. With this strategic leadership addition, Excellaa Realty aims to further strengthen its presence in the Pune real estate market and accelerate its growth trajectory in residential and commercial developments. The company is targeting a top-line launch of ₹3,200 crore in the financial year 2025–26, supported by strategic acquisitions and expansion into new asset classes. Sujeet brings with him over a decade of rich experience in sales, marketing, and leadership roles across leading real estate organizations including Raymond Realty, Goel Ganga Developments, and XRBIA Developers. This marks a return to Excellaa Realty for Sujeet, where he previously held the role of Chief Sales Officer between 2017 and 2020. During that tenure, he played a key role in shaping the brand’s go-to-market strategy, building customer trust, and delivering strong top-l...
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Shajan Samuel appointed as Senior Vice President at Aptech Ltd-National Sales Head Arena Animation

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Shajan Samuel has been appointed as Senior Vice President at Aptech Ltd - National Sales Head Arena Animation, where he will spearhead the growth and strategy for the company’s flagship brand, Arena Animation. This marks his return to Aptech in a larger leadership capacity, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to excellence in career-led education and skilling. A well-known name in India’s education and skilling ecosystem, Shajan has consistently driven innovation, revenue growth, and partner network expansion. In his recent stint at USDC Global, he led the channel business and delivered a sharp rise in topline revenue, overseeing the P&L for five university partnerships and scaling online education in a highly competitive market. Previously, as Chief Revenue Officer at Safalta, he helped scale the platform 100x, launched the digital skills vertical, and built strategic collaborations that led to high-quality placements. With earlier roles at Manipal Global Education, TeamLe...
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Karan Bhatia appointed as Director – Head of Procurement at KPMG India

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Karan Bhatia has been appointed as Director – Head of Procurement at KPMG India, taking charge of the firm’s procurement strategy and transformation. In this new leadership role based in Gurugram, Karan will lead sourcing, vendor management, and procurement governance to drive efficiency, transparency, and value for the organization. Karan brings with him nearly two decades of cross-industry experience across financial services, insurance, IT services, and consulting. Prior to joining KPMG, he served as Vice President – Head of Procurement & Facilities at Bharti AXA Life Insurance, where he led procurement operations, real estate, and facilities management for both life and general insurance verticals. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Niva Bupa Health Insurance, Max Life Insurance, Genpact, and mjunction (a SAIL-TATA Steel venture), successfully driving cost optimization, digital transformation, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Known for his strong negot...
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From Digital Efficiency to Strategic Reinvention

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“Generative AI isn’t just improving how companies work—it’s redefining what they are, how they operate, and where they compete.” - By Himanshu Kukreti , Global Delivery Director (Healthcare), LTIMindtree We are at the precipice of a seismic enterprise shift—one not defined by incremental digital upgrades, but by a deeper, more foundational reinvention. In my journey leading transformation across geographies and industries, I’ve seen digital move from being a functional enabler to a strategic necessity. But today, the conversation is no longer about transformation in the traditional sense. We are entering a new chapter—a generative era—where the role of technology is not just to improve the business, but to redefine its very architecture, behaviour, and purpose. In the early 2000s, digital transformation was synonymous with operational efficiency. It meant process automation, system modernization, and cost takeout. These efforts brought value, but they remained bounded by the limits of ...
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