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Shatanjay Dhameja has been elevated to Senior Director – Office Leasing Advisory at JLL, marking a progression from his earlier role as Director within the firm. Based in Gurugram, Haryana, he continues to advise corporate occupiers on office leasing strategy, portfolio optimization, and end-to-end transaction management across key Indian markets. With over a decade of experience at JLL, Shatanjay has played a pivotal role in managing large corporate real estate portfolios and delivering complex tenant representation mandates. His expertise spans location strategy, space planning, expansion and consolidation advisory, financial analysis, and lease negotiations, making him a trusted advisor to leading corporate clients. In this expanded role, Shatanjay will focus on strengthening JLL’s office leasing advisory platform, driving client-centric solutions, and supporting occupiers as they navigate evolving workplace and commercial real estate requirements. https://cxolanes.com/exclusive/sh...

Akshat Mohan Bhatnagar has been appointed as Head–Operations at ICCS DigX , marking a significant leadership addition as the organization continues to strengthen its operational and delivery capabilities across the BPO and digital services landscape. With nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the BPO industry, Akshat brings deep expertise in Operations, Service Delivery, and Large-Scale Program Management. His career spans managing complex, high-volume operations and driving transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer experience across diverse geographies. Prior to joining ICCS DigX, Akshat served as Vice President – Operations at Accenture , where he led large, multi-geo teams and oversaw complex operational programs. During his tenure at Accenture, he played a key role in delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and service scalability while managing high-impact enterprise engagements. Known for building ...

Jeetendra Dhakane has been appointed as Head – IT & Digital Transformation at RP Tech (Rashi Peripherals Ltd.), one of India’s leading national distribution partners for global ICT brands. Based in Mumbai, Dhakane will report to the Managing Director and lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy while driving digital transformation initiatives across functions to support RP Tech’s next phase of growth. Financial Highlights (FY25): RP Tech continues to deliver strong growth momentum. In FY25, the company reported: • Total Income: ₹13,773 Cr (+24.1% YoY) • EBITDA: ₹361 Cr (EBITDA margin ~2.62%) • PAT: ₹210 Cr (PAT margin ~1.52%) • Profit Growth (FY25): EBITDA +17.5% YoY; PAT +45.8% With over 20 years of experience, Jeetendra Dhakane brings deep expertise in managing complex, large-scale technology environments across diverse industries. His career spans leadership and transformation roles at Sun Pharma , Ranbaxy , L’Oréal , Reliance Retail , and multiple IT consulting orga...

Ritu Nag has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at the PROTOTYZE Group of Companies, further strengthening the group’s leadership and strategic advisory capabilities. A seasoned Brand Strategist and Communications professional, Ritu brings extensive experience across operations, brand strategy and brand building, media and marketing, public relations and corporate communications, business development, Corporate Social Responsibility focused on employability, and higher education. Prior to this appointment, she has worked with some of the country’s leading enterprises, including Tech Mahindra Foundation, Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare, Chitkara University, and Zorgers Home Healthcare (a unit of Medyhealth Private Limited). She also holds prominent industry and advisory roles, including State President –Punjab, WICCI Media Council, and Chair – Leadership and Development at the CII-IWN Chandigarh Chapter. Some of her achievements include receiving the prestigious CHANAKYA Award...

Poorva Garg has been appointed as Head of Credit at Archbridge Capital Pvt . Limited, marking a key leadership addition as the organisation continues to strengthen its lending and risk management capabilities. In this strategic role, she will lead the company’s credit strategy, underwriting frameworks, and risk governance, with a clear focus on portfolio quality, prudent growth, and disciplined credit decision-making. Her appointment reflects Archbridge Capital’s commitment to building a resilient, compliance-driven credit organisation. With over 13 years of experience in financial services, Poorva brings deep domain expertise across credit appraisal, underwriting, risk assessment, and portfolio management. A seasoned Chartered Accountant, she has consistently demonstrated strong credit judgement and the ability to balance growth objectives with robust risk controls across diverse lending environments. Prior to joining Archbridge Capital, Poorva served as Regional Credit Manager at Pr...

Pritish Sharma appointed as Vice President – Technology at Archbridge Capital Pvt . Limited, marking a strategic leadership addition as the organisation continues to scale its digital and technology capabilities. In this role, he will lead the company’s technology strategy, platform scalability, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring the development of secure, high-performance, and compliant systems aligned with business growth objectives. With around 10 years of experience in building and scaling technology platforms—particularly within the healthcare domain—Pritish brings strong expertise in designing robust, secure, and regulation-ready systems. At Archbridge Capital, he will work closely with business and product teams to enable operational excellence, support innovation, and ensure seamless alignment between technology architecture and organisational priorities. Prior to this appointment, Pritish spent over three and a half years at Dario , where he progressed from Prin...

Pranshu Vats has been appointed as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at CashPey™, marking a significant leadership addition as the fintech venture builds innovative solutions across digital lending and credit enablement. Based in Bengaluru, Pranshu will play a central role in shaping the company’s operational strategy, go-to-market execution, and partnerships across the fintech and financial services ecosystem. A seasoned banking and fintech professional, Pranshu brings deep expertise in fintech-based lending, working capital finance, supply chain finance, and unsecured lending. Known for his ability to optimize and streamline processes, he has consistently focused on building scalable, efficient lending ecosystems that balance growth with risk management. Prior to his appointment at CashPey™, Pranshu held leadership roles across prominent financial and credit bureau organizations. Most recently, he worked with CRIF India in fintech sales, and earlier served as Assistant Vic...

Pierag Consulting has appointed Sonal Agarwal Bali as Managing Director – CFO Advisory, further strengthening the firm’s leadership as it expands its global advisory capabilities. Based in Gurgaon, India, Sonal will play a pivotal role in deepening Pierag’s Accounting Advisory practice while building a robust, market-facing CFO Advisory offering to support clients through complex financial and strategic challenges. A qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience, Sonal brings deep expertise across corporate finance, governance, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, statutory compliance, audits, and finance transformation. She has led finance functions across both large enterprises and high-growth startups, working closely with leadership teams to enable scale, resilience, and long-term value creation. Over the course of her career, Sonal has held senior finance leadership roles at organizations such as PepsiCo, FujiFilm, SREI, and ICCS, and has been part of early lea...

Ankush Ahluwalia joins Archbridge Capital as Head – Partnerships, Alliances, and Indirect Business, bringing with him close to 19 years of extensive experience across Retail Assets and Microfinance within leading Banks and NBFCs. In his new role, Ankush will focus on building strategic alliances, strengthening indirect business channels, and driving partnership-led growth to support Archbridge Capital’s long-term vision. A seasoned leader in Business Operations and People Management, Ankush has built a distinguished career working with highly reputed organizations such as GE Capital TFS , Kotak Mahindra Bank , DCB Bank , Religare , Magma Fincorp Limited , and Poonawalla Fincorp . Across these organizations, he has held diverse leadership roles including Sales Executive, Deputy Manager, Region Sales Head, Area Head (Delhi & NCR), and General Manager, gaining deep insights into sales, distribution, and large-scale operations. Most recently, Ankush served as Chief Business Officer –...

Akhil Damodaran, PhD, has joined Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) as Director, further strengthening the leadership of one of India’s leading management institutions. Based in Pune, he will play a pivotal role in shaping SCMHRD’s academic vision, strategic direction, and institutional growth as it advances toward globally benchmarked, AI-enabled, and future-ready management education. With over 17 years of experience spanning digital transformation, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and academic leadership, Akhil brings a rare blend of industry perspective and academic depth. Prior to this role, he served as Dean of the School of Management at IILM University, where he led large-scale curriculum transformation, embedded AI across teaching, learning, and assessment, and designed flexible, industry-integrated programs aligned with NEP, Industry 4.0, and evolving workforce needs. Under his leadership, nearly 60 percent of courses became...

Muralidharan Ramakrishnan has joined Mynd Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Product Officer (CPO), marking a significant step in the company’s journey toward becoming a tech-led, product-centric enterprise. In his new role, Murali will spearhead Mynd’s product and technology agenda across HR, payroll, finance & accounting, compliance, and platform modernization, with a clear mandate to build scalable, globally relevant platforms that anchor services and fuel long-term growth. A seasoned product and business leader, Murali brings deep expertise at the intersection of vision, execution, and scale. Over the course of his career, he has built and commercialized multiple Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, delivering measurable impact across geographies and customer segments. Notably, he has been part of three career-defining IPO journeys, gaining firsthand experience in governance, public-market readiness, and aligning technology execution with enterprise-scale expectations...

Amit Deshpande has joined Jade Global as Vice President – Data & AI Transformation, where he will be responsible for driving the company’s Data & AI strategy, scaling enterprise-wide transformation programs, and enabling measurable business outcomes through data-led innovation for global clients. In this role, he will lead the expansion of Jade Global’s Data & AI practice, supporting organizations in building modern, intelligent, and scalable data ecosystems. With over 22 years of experience across data engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence, Amit brings deep expertise in delivering large-scale data modernization and AI-led transformation initiatives. His career spans leadership roles across complex, regulated industries, with a strong focus on healthcare, where he has helped enterprises unlock value from data while ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Prior to joining Jade Global, Amit held senior leadership positions at Persistent Systems, where he...

Amit Deshpande has joined Jade Global as Vice President – Data & AI Transformation, where he will be responsible for driving the company’s Data & AI strategy, scaling enterprise-wide transformation programs, and enabling measurable business outcomes through data-led innovation for global clients. In this role, he will lead the expansion of Jade Global’s Data & AI practice, supporting organizations in building modern, intelligent, and scalable data ecosystems. With over 22 years of experience across data engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence, Amit brings deep expertise in delivering large-scale data modernization and AI-led transformation initiatives. His career spans leadership roles across complex, regulated industries, with a strong focus on healthcare, where he has helped enterprises unlock value from data while ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Prior to joining Jade Global, Amit held senior leadership positions at Persistent Systems, where he...

General Manoj M. Naravane (Retd) joins Archbridge Capital as an Independent Director, bringing with him an extraordinary legacy of leadership shaped by over four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Army. A highly decorated and widely respected leader, General Manoj M. Naravane (Retd) most recently served as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff, where he played a defining role in steering the Indian Army through complex strategic and geopolitical challenges. During his tenure as Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj M. Naravane (Retd) was deeply involved in high-level national security negotiations, demonstrating exceptional expertise in strategic decision-making and defence diplomacy. Under his firm and visionary leadership, the Indian Army adopted a resolute and assertive posture along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), effectively countering the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and safeguarding India’s territorial integrity during a period of heightened tension. A veter...

Manish Gupta has been promoted to Vice President of Technology at Damco Group , marking a significant milestone in his journey as a growth, strategy, and digital transformation leader. In his expanded role, Manish will continue to drive client partnerships and strategic engagements across key enterprise accounts, helping organizations accelerate modernization and achieve sustainable business outcomes. With decades of experience in enterprise technology and digital transformation, Manish has led large-scale initiatives across diverse industries and global markets. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, low-code and automation platforms, AI-enabled delivery models, and complex transformation programs focused on execution certainty, scalability, and measurable impact. Known for seamlessly bridging business intent with technology execution, he has consistently helped enterprises navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. At Damco Group, Manish plays a pivotal role in shaping t...

Rakshit Bisaria has been appointed as Head of Product Planning and Strategy Division at JSW Motors , marking a significant leadership addition as the company strengthens its long-term product and growth roadmap. A seasoned techno-management professional, Rakshit brings over two decades of experience across the automobile sector, spanning strategy, product planning, engineering, development, manufacturing engineering, operations, and quality within leading auto OEMs. An accomplished strategic thought leader, Rakshit has built deep expertise across Product Strategy & Planning, Market and Consumer Research, Product Design and Development, Program Management, Platform Integration and Benchmarking, Plant Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Systems, and Supply Chain Management. His career reflects consistent delivery of complex, high-impact projects within tight timelines, often working with multicultural and cross-functional teams—sharpening his problem-solving capabilities and...