CXO Lanes

Srilakshmi Kesari has taken on the role of Vice President and Country HR Head, India at Lyric.ai , bringing with her an extensive track record of shaping high-impact people strategies and strengthening organizational culture across global enterprises. Stepping into this role at a time when AI-driven innovation is transforming industries, she is poised to help Lyric.ai scale its India operations with a strong emphasis on talent, culture, and employee experience.  In her new role at Lyric.ai, Srilakshmi aims to build a people-first, future-ready organisation by shaping culture, enabling talent, and designing an employee experience aligned with the company’s vision. Her passion for fostering high-trust, high-performance environments reflects Lyric.ai’s commitment to attracting and nurturing exceptional talent in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. With her leadership expertise, strategic perspective, and strong people leadership, Srilakshmi Kesari is poised to play a pivotal role in stren...

Shivani Sharma has been appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer at Chatha Foods Limited , marking an exciting new chapter in her extensive journey across brand leadership, integrated marketing, and strategic growth. With over 20 years of experience spanning both agency and brand-side roles, she brings a rare blend of creative vision and business acumen to her new position. Before joining Chatha Foods, Shivani served as the Principal and Founder of Pink Inc, a women-led strategic and creative collective she built to help brands scale through integrated thinking and cross-functional collaboration. Under her leadership, Pink Inc became known for its unique hybrid model that combined agency agility with consultancy-depth—enabling organizations to define what differentiates their brand and embed it into everyday operations. Prior to her entrepreneurial venture, Shivani held senior leadership roles with GIPL, where she served as Vice President Marketing and later Head of Marketing, driving...

CoreStack , a global leader in AI-powered Cloud Governance and Security, has appointed Ashish Saxena as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the company as enterprises worldwide accelerate their shift toward responsible AI, strengthened cloud security, and intelligent governance frameworks. As Chief Growth Officer, Ashish will lead CoreStack’s unified global growth agenda, driving expansion across industries, customer segments, and geographies. His role will focus on elevating enterprise adoption, accelerating customer momentum, strengthening ecosystem partnerships, and deepening CoreStack’s integrated go-to-market capabilities as the company advances its long-term leadership vision in Cloud Governance and Security. This appointment underscores CoreStack’s commitment to scaling responsibly and investing in leadership excellence at a time when secure, compliant, AI-led cloud operations are becoming essential to enterprise transformation. As...

Mani Bhushan Mani has joined Workday as the Head – Sales Development, India, marking a significant leadership addition as the company expands its strategic footprint across the region. In this new role, he will oversee the Sales Development organisation, driving pipeline growth, operational excellence, and alignment between sales and marketing functions. With more than a decade of experience in building and scaling high-performing sales development teams, Mani brings deep expertise from his impactful leadership roles most recently  at Salesforce. He is widely recognised for his strengths in GTM execution, demand generation, talent development, and establishing predictable and scalable sales engines—capabilities that will be instrumental as Workday accelerates its India growth strategy. At Workday, Mani will focus on strengthening the GTM motion by refining sales development processes, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and nurturing a culture driven by empowerment, accountabilit...

By Priyanka Raju Introduction I have spent many years listening to customer conversations. Some were structured sessions. Many were not. The most revealing moments often came when customers spoke about small experiences that stayed with them. A patient voice on a difficult day. A suggestion that arrived with good timing. The sense of being understood without having to explain too much. These moments shaped their trust more than any planned journey ever could. They reminded me that transformation begins with how people feel, not with the tools we deploy. Over the last few years, leaders across industries experimented with AI pilots and workflow changes. These created interest, but not always confidence. Tools alone cannot shift experience. What creates meaningful change is the architecture around those tools and the clarity behind each decision. As we prepare for 2026, I believe CX maturity rests on three connected elements. Intelligent agents that offer context at the right moment. Des...

A distinguished leader, coach, and behavioural science practitioner, Kavita brings over two decades of experience in transforming organizations, developing leaders, and designing human-centred change journeys. An alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, Kavita has led leadership and capability transformation initiatives across global corporations, social enterprises, and multilateral agencies including UNICEF, UNDP, and UNFPA. As the Founder of Kavyata, she has personally coached more than 250 leaders and CXOs, integrating the power of neuroscience, positive psychology, and adult development theory to help leaders lead with clarity, resilience, and authenticity. At Euphoria Consulting , Kavita will lead consulting delivery and solution innovation, shaping the firm’s impact across leadership, culture, and capability transformation mandates. Her appointment reflects our bold commitment to designing the next generation of learning ecosystems — where strategy meets behavio...

Congratulations to Dr. Amol Shingate on achieving a significant academic and professional milestone by earning his Doctorate from the Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva. This accomplishment highlights his dedication to continuous learning and his commitment to deepening his understanding of leadership in the modern business landscape. His research, titled “Leadership Excellence for SME’s Growth,” is closely aligned with his professional experience and long-standing passion for strengthening leadership capabilities within the SME sector. Over the past three years, Dr. Shingate has invested considerable time in studying leadership frameworks, evaluating growth models, and exploring the challenges and opportunities that shape SMEs today. His work provides valuable insights that contribute meaningfully to conversations around sustainable organisational development. This achievement reflects not only academic rigour but also his belief in the importance of lifelong learning an...

Samriddhi Singh has stepped into the pivotal role of Head – Business Strategy, Transformation, M&A & Digital at Transrail Lighting Limited , marking a significant milestone in her dynamic career journey. Her transition into this leadership position underscores her deep expertise in business transformation, complex project management, and strategic growth initiatives across multiple industries. Her academic foundation further amplifies her strategic strengths—Samriddhi is an alumna of the Indian School of Business (ISB), where she completed her PGP (2019–2020) with majors in Strategy & Finance and an Industry Specialization in Public Policy, shaping her ability to integrate business, governance, and financial perspectives into holistic decision-making. Over the past decade, Samriddhi has cultivated an impressive professional trajectory, beginning as a Design Engineer at MECON Limited, where her responsibilities spanned feasibility studies, engineering consulting, tendering, ...

He brings with him over 15 years of rich experience in FMCG industry across consumer marketing, category development, customer strategy, route-to-market design and commercial execution. Known for driving transformative growth across channels and customers, Rohan now leads Coca-Cola India’s Away From Home business, partnering with QSR brands, cinema chains and hotel groups to accelerate beverage incidence and unlock new consumption opportunities. Prior to his current role, Rohan served as Head of Region Marketing (North & West India) and Head of Customer Marketing, for Coca-Cola India , where he led marketing for a business portfolio exceeding INR 12,000 crore. He was responsible for portfolio strategy, consumer marketing plans, resource allocation, regional market share gain strategies, and the execution of integrated campaigns that fuelled sustained growth across two of the company’s largest markets. Earlier, Rohan held multiple leadership roles at Coca-Cola India including Direct...

Vinay Gupta has joined SG Finserve Limited as Chief Executive Officer, bringing with him over two decades of distinguished experience across banking, supply chain finance, trade finance, and structured credit. Renowned for his strategic foresight and deep domain expertise, Vinay steps into this leadership role with a clear vision to scale SG Finserve’s financial solutions, strengthen client ecosystems, and accelerate sustainable growth for businesses across sectors. A seasoned banking professional, Vinay has built a strong career leading high-impact teams and driving large working-capital portfolios. He currently heads Supply Chain Finance and Trade Finance for North and East India at YES Bank, where he has played a pivotal role in expanding ecosystem financing, developing innovative SCF frameworks, and delivering best-in-class solutions for corporates and SMEs. His ability to blend analytical rigor with relationship management has consistently positioned him as a trusted advisor to c...

CollegeSathi has announced the appointment of Nemraj Navariya as its new Chief Digital Officer (CDO) , marking a significant step in the company’s mission to build a technology-driven, student-oriented online education ecosystem. With his expertise in digital strategy, performance marketing, and growth leadership, Nemraj has contributed his knowledge across IT, D2C, education, and multiple online platforms. His expertise spans SEO, automation, CRM ecosystems, lifecycle marketing, attribution modelling, CRO, and full-funnel digital transformation. At CollegeSathi, Nemraj will lead the company’s end-to-end digital vision including performance marketing, SEO-led organic growth, martech innovation, user lifecycle optimization, and data-driven automation. Under his leadership, CollegeSathi will advance its mission of connecting learners to verified online universities and contributing to the online education ecosystem, helping them achieve their career dreams. “Nemraj’s experience in bui...

For over three decades, Jyothi was a cornerstone in the corporate ecosystem, shaping HR strategies and talent architectures at organizations like Accenture and Wipro. Her work spanned talent supply chain, competency development, learning and development, culture, and employee experience. But even amidst this success, a deeper calling was emerging—one that would eventually shift her path from building careers to peaceful, resilient minds. The change wasn’t sudden; it was a conscious evolution. The last decade of her corporate career became a living laboratory where her personal well-being journey beautifully converged with her professional passion. As someone with “HR in her DNA,” she observed a profound truth: sustainable engagement and a positive culture flourish when individuals are empowered to navigate their inner world with clarity and calm. This insight sparked a life-changing shift. After 30 years, Jyothi chose to dedicate herself full-time to the well-being and education space,...

Parikshit Mohta has joined ColorTokens Inc. as the Vice President & Country Head for India & SAARC, marking a significant leadership addition to the company’s regional growth strategy. In his new role, Parikshit will be responsible for accelerating overall GTM execution, strengthening P&L performance, and driving business expansion across India and the broader SAARC region. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as ColorTokens continues to scale its Zero Trust cybersecurity portfolio and deepen its presence in high-growth markets. A seasoned technology leader with over 21 years of senior sales leadership experience, Parikshit brings an exceptional track record across Cloud, Security, Data, and SaaS businesses. Prior to joining ColorTokens, he served as Director – Enterprise at MongoDB , where he built and scaled the Enterprise vertical for NARR, driving expansion across high-value logos and leading a cross-functional scale motion through strong partnerships with CSPs, GS...

Abou Baker has taken on the role of Chief – Talent Supply Chain at Neurealm , bringing with him nearly three decades of distinguished experience across talent supply chain leadership, global delivery, workforce management, IT transformation, and P&L ownership. His elevation into this strategic position marks a pivotal step in strengthening Neurealm’s people architecture and scaling its talent engine for future growth. Prior to joining Neurealm, Abou served as Associate Vice President at Birlasoft , where he led end-to-end Workforce Management (WFM) for both internal and external talent streams across multiple horizontals and verticals. He was responsible for forecasting, sourcing, fulfillment, bench optimization, demand governance, and campus hiring strategy. He also played a crucial role in architecting the organization’s skill framework, driving skill transformation programs, and supporting enterprise HR tech transformation initiatives—all aimed at enhancing business agility and...

Shishir Shekhar has been appointed as General Manager, Digital Solutions Division (DSD) at Mitsubishi Electric (MEPPI), bringing with him a distinguished global career spanning advanced technologies, energy systems, and digital innovation. Known for driving large-scale transformation across E-Mobility, AI, IIoT, and Energy Management domains, Shishir’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Mitsubishi Electric’s digital leadership and product innovation ambitions. Before joining Mitsubishi Electric, Shishir served in senior leadership roles at Landis+Gyr , where he was an integral part of the global leadership team reporting directly to the Group CTO. As Sr. Director, Global Technology & Innovation, he led the adoption and growth of a $120 million Edge-to-Enterprise hardware and solutions portfolio across global markets. Shishir managed P&L responsibilities, established the company’s global AI Centre of Excellence, and oversaw more than 70 R&D, Product, Software, an...

New Delhi, 10th November 2025: TRC Consulting proudly announced the promotion of Pankaj Kumar from Vice President – Asset Management Services to Associate Director (AMS) and Board of Directors. This promotion is a tribute to his remarkable leadership skills, extensive technical knowledge, and persistent contributions to the growth of TRC’s Asset Management division. Pankaj has a robust foundation in project management and has successfully led large-scale audit and automation initiatives in different sectors like IT, automobile, oil & gas, aviation, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, alcobev and hospitality. Over his tenure, he has managed 500+ projects, providing excellence through strategic planning, accurate execution and constant attention to quality. His proficiency covers all project delivery stages from the initial planning and resource distribution to budget control and applying strict quality standards. An automation enthusiast, Pankaj continuously integrates the latest innovative te...

Tarun Narula has taken on the role of Business Head at Radcliffe Group of Schools , bringing with him over two decades of extensive experience in education management, franchise operations, business development, and national sales leadership. In his new role, he will spearhead business growth, student outreach, market expansion, and partner engagement across the school network, further strengthening Radcliffe’s presence in emerging and established markets. Before joining Radcliffe, Tarun served as Vice President – Special Projects at Aptech , where he strengthened CRM, lifecycle management, and customer satisfaction programs. Prior to this, he was the National Sales Head for Arena Animation, overseeing P&L, growth strategy, academic delivery, brand expansion, and operations for 200+ franchise partners across India. Under his leadership, Arena Animation consolidated its market leadership, achieved sustained profitability, and significantly accelerated student acquisition through st...

Manish Mishra has joined Biskfarm- Saj Food Products Pvt. Ltd. as the General Manager & Head of Quality, bringing with him over a decade of versatile experience spanning manufacturing, quality management, food safety, and large-scale operations across leading FMCG organizations. Known for his strong command over quality systems, operational excellence, and process governance, Manish steps into this role with a proven track record of driving transformation in food manufacturing environments. Before joining Saj Food Products, Manish served at ITC Limited for close to a decade, where he held multiple key leadership positions across biscuits, cakes, and atta manufacturing units. As Operation Manager for ITC Foods (Biscuits & Cakes) in Haridwar, he played a significant role in enhancing production efficiency and ensuring stringent quality compliance. Prior to this, he headed quality and food safety for one of ITC’s largest plants in Kolkata, overseeing end-to-end quality operatio...

Hiren Jain has joined BOIT GLOBAL | FINTECH as Senior Vice President & Head of Product & Consulting, bringing with him a distinguished career shaped by deep expertise in digital transformation, product innovation, and strategic business consulting within the financial services ecosystem. Known for his ability to build future-ready digital platforms and deliver customer-centric transformation programs, Hiren steps into this leadership role with a clear mandate to accelerate BOIT’s next phase of AI-driven evolution. With extensive experience across insurance, and financial technology, Hiren has successfully led large product portfolios, conceptualized market-defining digital solutions, and managed transformation programs that enhance efficiency, scale, and customer impact. His strong command over business consulting, technology strategy, user experience design, platform engineering, and value-based consulting equips him to architect intelligent solutions that modernize legacy sy...

Manoj Tiwari Joins Best Value Chem Pvt. Ltd. (BVC) as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) Bringing over 16+ years of diverse and impactful experience in HR leadership, industrial relations, people development, and organization-wide transformation, Manoj’s appointment reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its people strategy and building a future-ready workforce. In his new role, Manoj will spearhead key HR agendas including organization design, capability development, talent & leadership hiring, HR policy governance, succession planning, digital HR transformation, employee relations, culture development, and compliance oversight. He is tasked with building scalable people systems and elevating the company’s HR capabilities to support its expanding operations and strategic growth roadmap. Before joining Best Value Chem, Manoj held multiple senior leadership roles at Polycab India Limited , most recently serving as Senior General Manager – Head HR. He led human resou...

– Koyal Prasad For years, Application Operations Support and IT Hub Leadership were seen as high-pressure functions requiring precision, resilience, and rapid decision-making. Today, women are increasingly leading these operational command centres — not as an exception, but as a natural evolution of the talent landscape. They are stepping into these roles because they are skilled, capable, and prepared to operate at the highest level. What women in these environments need is not special treatment — it is trust. Trust in their abilities, trust in their judgement, and trust that performance will be measured by skill, not assumptions. When organisations genuinely recognise competence, teams become stronger, more balanced, and better equipped to handle complexity. With nearly two decades in IT operations, incident management, and service delivery, I have seen that operational excellence comes from clarity under pressure, disciplined processes, and the ability to stabilise complex ecosystem...

Priyank Choudhary has joined BOIT GLOBAL | FINTECH as Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO), bringing with him more than two decades of deep expertise across insurance and banking technology. Known for his visionary leadership and mastery in AI-driven transformation, Priyank has built a reputation for architecting large-scale digital platforms, leading multi-geography delivery teams, and driving enterprise modernization across the financial services industry. A seasoned technologist, Priyank has deep experience delivering digital transformation for insurance and banking across policyholders, customers, operations, branches, and agency networks. His work spans a wide range of digital solutions, including AI-powered portals, mobile applications, e-POS systems, LMS and CRM platforms, and operations automation enabled through smart workflows and advanced case management. He has consistently driven innovation across core banking, insurance, analytics, and cloud-native engineerin...

Brinel Fernandes has joined Fincore Infotech Pvt. Ltd. as Senior Manager – Learning and Development, bringing with her over 17 years of experience in transforming learning ecosystems and building training programs that directly influence on-ground performance. Known for her no-nonsense, results-driven approach to L&D, Brinel has built a reputation for challenging outdated training norms and replacing them with meaningful, measurable, and performance-led learning experiences. Across her career, Brinel has consistently focused on fixing ineffective training structures by prioritizing facilitation over narration, designing learning journeys that translate into clear behavioural shifts, and building review mechanisms that foster accountability. Before joining Fincore Infotech, she played a pivotal role at Altruist Technologies for over four years, where she served as Learning and Development Manager and Training Manager, shaping everything from digital learning strategies to leadersh...

In an engaging conversation with Mr. Mukesh Kulshreshtha , we explored how SAP S/4HANA certifications are redefining careers, reducing transformation risks, and preparing professionals for the AI-powered future of enterprise technology. - Question: You say the future belongs to those who blend business and technology. What's the #1 trait you see in SAP consultants who achieve this blend successfully? Answer: The defining trait of SAP consultants who successfully blend business and technology is their ability to translate business processes into technological solutions. Top performers excel at understanding business pain points and configuring SAP systems to solve them pragmatically. - Question: How do SAP-certified professionals specifically help de-risk a company's complex and costly S/4HANA transformation project? Answer: SAP-certified professionals reduce risk in S/4HANA projects through structured methodologies, testing discipline, and governance alignment. Their certifi...

Anju Sharma joins Opella GCC at Hyderabad as People Business Partner, strengthening the firm’s strategic HR leadership. Opella, originally the consumer healthcare division of Sanofi, became an independent company in 2025. With this transition, Opella embarked on a focused journey to build a strong, people-first global organisation anchored in innovation, efficiency, and cultural evolution. Anju Sharma has joined Opella GCC as People Business Partner, bringing with her more than 16 years of rich experience in talent strategy, GCC expansion, organisational development, and people-centric transformation. Known for her strategic, business-aligned HR leadership, Anju has consistently enabled high-performing, globally integrated organisations across the IT industry and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). In this role, she will shape Opella’s people strategy, drive cultural development, and strengthen leadership capabilities to fuel the company’s accelerating growth. Throughout her career, Anj...

Anuj Ahuja has been appointed as Vice President – International Business Development at RMX Industries Pvt. Ltd ., a major move that reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and accelerating the worldwide growth of its flagship BluBird® brand. With more than two decades of experience in international sales, strategic partnerships, and B2B market expansion across the automotive, engineering, and industrial manufacturing sectors, Mr. Ahuja brings extensive expertise that will strengthen RMX’s position as a global leader in high-performance hoses and auto-retractable reel systems. In this leadership role, Mr. Ahuja will drive the global business development strategy for RMX Industries’ premier product lines—BluBird®, the world’s lightest and strongest 100% rubber hose, and BluShield®, a 4100 PSI Kevlar/aramid braided pressure-washer hose that powers the company’s advanced auto-retractable metal reels. His focus will be on deepening RMX’s penetration across th...

Bupa has announced the appointment of Mohan Iyer as Chief Information Officer for Bupa Care Services, part of Bupa Global, India & UK (BGIUK), effective 1 December 2025. In his new role, Mohan will lead the technology strategy for Bupa’s care services, overseeing technology enabled transformation initiatives that support customers, colleagues, care providers, and the communities Bupa serves. Bupa Care Services operates a significant network of care homes and care facilities across the UK and markets internationally. The organisation continues to focus on enhancing resident experience, workforce enablement, and sustainable, data-informed decision making. Mohan’s appointment reflects Bupa’s commitment to strengthening its digital foundations and expanding the role of technology in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. Mohan joined the Bupa Group in 2023 as Group Head of Technology – Functions, where he led technology enablement across key business functions; contrib...

Satish Kumar Kumaralli has taken on the role of Chief Distribution Officer – Retail Assets at Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) , marking a significant milestone in his professional journey. With more than two decades of diverse experience across Banking, Telecom, and FMCG Retail Services, Satish steps into this leadership position with a strong foundation in sales strategy, customer management, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, Satish has built a reputation for driving business growth, leading large teams, and managing cross-functional operations with precision. At KVB, he has already contributed to the bank’s transformation journey in retail assets, previously serving as National Sales Manager – NEO and earlier as Zonal Manager South – NEO. His progressive responsibilities at KVB reflect his consistent performance, deep market understanding, and ability to scale distribution networks effectively. Before joining KVB, Satish held key leadership roles across top organisations, in...

Ambalika Roy has been appointed as the Director & Chief Business Officer at BankU India Ltd , marking a major leadership infusion for one of India’s fastest-growing fintech companies. With over 15 years of experience across payment ecosystems, banking alliances, and enterprise partnerships, her appointment signals BankU India’s commitment to accelerating its financial inclusion mission and strengthening its national-scale fintech capabilities. Ambalika joins BankU India with an exceptional track record across leading fintech institutions. She was a founding member of the Banking Alliances & Partnerships division at Razorpay , where she played a pivotal role in building the company’s nationwide banking network. Before that, she spent over 12 years at PayU , managing and expanding partnerships with PSU, cooperative, private, and multinational banks across India. Her deep expertise spans payment gateway strategy, omnichannel banking, digital financial services expansion, BNPL eco...