CXO Lanes

By Shivani Sharma The Business Pain Executives Can No Longer Ignore Growth today is constrained less by capital and more by capability. Across industries — from banking and financial services to life sciences and technology — a familiar pattern persists: critical roles remain unfilled for months, throttling progress. The consequences are visible: delayed product launches, compliance risks, spiraling people costs, and leadership teams forced into tactical firefighting instead of strategic execution. The C-Suite now faces an undeniable truth: the war for talent is slowing the war for growth. The question is no longer “Should we use AI in hiring?” but “How quickly can intelligence — human and artificial — become the engine of resilience?” Why AI in Hiring Belongs in the Boardroom Artificial intelligence has long been dismissed as a recruitment buzzword. But when deployed with governance and discipline, it has become a lever of unmistakable strategic value: - Reducing cost of delay: Cand...

Rahul Chautel has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Luxare by Diaspark , bringing over 18 years of technology leadership experience across global enterprises and high-growth startups. At Luxare, Rahul’s focus will be on shaping the next generation of jewelry technology by strengthening the enterprise SaaS architecture, embedding AI and automation, and scaling ERP, Retail, and Repair suites to transform how manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and repair shops operate across the US and Canada. Prior to joining Luxare, Rahul served as VP & Head of Technology at Artivatic.ai (a RenewBuy company), where he scaled the technology team to 120+ professionals and built AI-driven platforms for digitization, summarization, and risk scoring. These platforms accelerated customer onboarding, improved underwriting precision, and automated claims, creating significant impact across the insurance value chain. Earlier in his career, Rahul spent over a decade at Cornerstone ...

In this leadership role, Swapnil will serve as Country HR Lead for India , driving the HR agenda while providing strategic partnership and leadership to multiple businesses and functions across APAC at Pall Corporation , a Danaher company. With over two decades of diverse experience across the MedTech and Automobile industries —spanning Sales & Marketing, Global Manufacturing, and R&D—Swapnil has built a strong track record in business HR partnering, organizational transformation, developing future-ready talent, and leading large-scale global-to-India footprint shifts . Prior to joining Pall, Swapnil held senior HR leadership positions at Royal Philips , where he served as Global HR Partner leading the MedTech business. He previously spent a significant tenure with the Volvo Group and began his career at #Leadership #HumanResources #NewAppointment #PallCorporation #Danaher #Philips #VolvoGroup #TEConnectivity #HRLeadership #WorkforceTransformation #PeopleFirst #APACLeadership ...

Sunil Vidhate has taken on the role of Divisional Director at Alliance Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd ., marking a significant milestone in his distinguished career in the insurance and risk management industry. With nearly two decades of expertise across corporate risk solutions, specialty lines, and institutional insurance services, Sunil brings a wealth of leadership experience and deep market knowledge to his new role. Before stepping into this position, Sunil served as Associate Director – Specialty & Financial Institutions Group at Alliance Insurance, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships, driving business growth, and expanding the firm’s footprint in specialized insurance solutions. His eight-year tenure as Business Head at Alliance further highlights his long-standing commitment to building innovative insurance strategies that cater to diverse corporate needs. Sunil’s career journey reflects a rich blend of technical expertise and strategic leade...

Girish Nair has been appointed as Director – Public Policy & Flipkart Samarth with a mandate to deepen Flipkart’s engagement across policy and grassroots entrepreneurship. Girish will lead Samarth’s next phase - aligning seller empowerment with national digital growth, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey with Flipkart. Having previously served as Associate Director – Corporate Affairs for nearly four years, this promotion reflects his impactful contributions and Flipkart’s confidence in his ability to navigate India’s evolving policy landscape while empowering local entrepreneurs. In this strategic role, Girish will be responsible for shaping Flipkart’s policy engagement in India while scaling Samarth initiatives to strengthen seller capability and local entrepreneurship across the country. Girish steps into this position at a pivotal moment when public policy and platform partnerships are central to shaping inclusive digital marketplaces. He brings to the ...

Mallikharjuna Rao has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer at Robust Kommerce , a strategic appointment that comes on the heels of the company’s exclusive partnership with Myntra. In his new position, Rao will be leading the international brands’ offline and omni-channel portfolio in India, including Mango, Nautica, and NEXT. This move underscores Robust Kommerce and Myntra’s joint vision to strengthen their footprint across the country while steering commercial operations toward long-term success. Rao brings with him over 20 years of cross-industry expertise spanning Retail, Apparel, General Insurance, and Telecom. Most recently, he spent more than 12 years with Levi Strauss & Co. , where he played a pivotal role in expanding the brand’s presence across Retail and Distribution channels in India and South Asia, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. As National Head for the Centre of Excellence & New Businesses, he spearheaded several digital and operational initi...

Tietoevry Tech Services , soon to be rebranded as Vivicta , is pleased to announce the appointment of CA Anagha Jagade as Head of Finance, India. With over 21 years of experience in strategic finance leadership, governance, investor relations, and enterprise transformation, Anagha brings a proven record of driving growth, profitability, and compliance excellence. Before joining Tietoevry Tech Services, she served as Vice President – Finance and Head of Finance at MarketsandMarkets™ , where she secured $56M in equity funding, sustained profitability for more than a decade, and led IPO-readiness initiatives. She also built end-to-end finance functions, including ERP, MIS automation, FP&A, and global compliance frameworks. Her earlier leadership roles at e-Zest Solutions, SumoIndia, QSG Management Pvt. Ltd., and DANA India Technical Centre further strengthened her expertise in financial planning, cost efficiency, and operational governance. At Tietoevry Tech Services (soon to be Viv...