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Executive moves in the world of brands and agencies.
Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18’s CXO Moves. A round-up of the executives who are in, out, and in-between in the past two weeks. (Representational image via Unsplash)
Keep up with all the key people movements in the brand marketing ecosystem in Storyboard18’s CXO Moves. Here’s a round-up of the executives who've moved jobs, got bigger roles, switched industries and more.
Kristi Argyilan
Previous: SVP - Retail Media, Albertsons Companies
Present: Global head - advertising, Uber
Uber has named Kristi Argyilan as global head - advertising. She has worked across Clorox Company, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, Hill, Holliday, Arnold Worldwide, Universal McCann UM Media Agency, IPG Mediabrands, Target, Roundel, Bed, Bath & Beyond and MMA Global.
Amy Armstrong
Previous: Director, Global Customer Development - Amazon Ads, Amazon
Present: Chief revenue officer, Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe has appointed Amy Armstrong as chief revenue officer. She has worked across FCB Global, ID Media, BPN Worldwide and Initiative.
Vishu Goel and Shyam Swamy
Vishu Goel, who led Asian Paints as associate vice president - retail sales, commercial and marketing, has stepped down from his position in view of certain personal circumstances.
In a regulatory filing, it was stated, "His resignation was accepted on 17th December 2024 and he has ceased to be an employee of the Company and a member of the Senior Management with effect from the close of business hours on 17th December 2024."
In another filing, Shyam Swamy - vice president, home improvement, décor, services & retailing, and a member of the senior management, too resigned from the services of the company. The filing read, "His resignation was accepted on 17th December 2024 and he has ceased to be an employee of the company and a member of the Senior Management with effect from the close of business hours on 17th December 2024."
Malcolm Poynton
Previous: Global chief creative officer, Cheil Worldwide
Malcolm Poynton, who led Cheil Worldwide as global chief creative officer, has moved on from the company. He has worked across HKM/Rialto, OMON, Green Girl Publishing, The Campaign Palace, M&C Saatchi London, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy UK and SapientNitro.
Unsoo Kim
Present: Managing director, Hyundai Motor India
On December 19, Hyundai Motor India reappointed Unsoo Kim as the managing director for a period of three years, with effect from January 25.
Kim, who joined Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea, in 1991, has been associated with Hyundai Motor India since 2002. He led Hyundai India through listing earlier this year following the biggest initial public offering in the country’s history.
Shashank Shekhar Sharma
Previous: Senior vice president, Zepto
Present: CXO - Zepto Cafe, Zepto
Zepto elevated Shashank Shekhar Sharma to a new role. He has worked across The Oberoi Group and Chai Point.
Hemal Jain
Previous: Global Head of Finance & CFO Hyperpure, Zomato
Hemal Jain has moved on from Zomato. She has worked across Hindustan Unilever, and Professional Distribution House.
Karan Kumar
Present: Chief marketing officer, Hero Realty
Hero Realty has appointed Karan Kumar in a new role. He has worked across ITC Limited, Fab India, DLF Limited and ART Fertility Clinics.
Saurabh Bhambri
Previous: Associate Vice president, Paytm Ads
Present: Senior Vice president and Business Head - Media & Advertising, PVR/INOX Pictures
PVR/INOX Pictures has named Saurabh Bhambri in a new role. He has worked across NIIT Technologies, and Times Internet.
Compiled by Kashmeera Sambamurthy
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