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Top News:

1. Disney Star Appoints George Cherian as Head, Corporate Communications & CSR

Disney Star has appointed George Cherian as Head of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the market. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all strategic communications and CSR efforts for the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution (DMED) business in the country which includes television network, streaming platform and studios. George will report to K. Madhavan, Country Manager and President, The Walt Disney Company and Star India.

2. VMLY&R Elevates Amandeep Singh Kochar as VP – Client Engagement, CX & Commerce

VMLY&R New Delhi’s Amandeep Singh Kochar has taken on a new role as VP – Client Engagement, CX & Commerce at the agency. In this role, he will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.In his previous role as Business Director – New Delhi, he headed the business for VMLY&R in New Delhi.

3. Deccan Herald Ropes In Rahul Kathuria as Assistant GM – Marketing

Deccan Herald has roped in Rahul Kathuria as assistant general manager marketing. He joins from Dainik Jagran where he worked as senior manager – strategy & brand development for more than 5 years. He also worked with PVR, Havas Media Group and Vatika Group in the past.

4. AS Mehta & Pawan Agarwal Elected as IPMA Office Bearers

A S Mehta, president and director, JK Paper, and Pawan Agarwal, managing director, Naini Papers, have been elected as president and vice president respectively of the Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA). IPMA is the national apex body for the paper industry. The appointment was made during the 22nd AGM in India.

5. Rajiv Banerjee Quits HDFC

Rajiv Banerjee has quit as SVP and Vertical Head– Corporate Communications at HDFC Bank. He decided to move on after being with the company for over nine years. At HDFC Bank, Banerjee was responsible for strategic businesses and functions like digital banking, retail assets, marketing, hr and information security.