CXO Movements: India Inc. Gets A Leadership Makeover 

India Inc. is witnessing a dynamic reshuffle at the apex of its leadership pyramid. In a single week, three pivotal appointments—Nishant Singhal at Healthians, Manish Tiwary at Nestlé India, and Manish Chopra at Sabyasachi Couture—epitomize a new era of ambition, adaptability, and strategic vision. Their career arcs, leadership mandates, and personal styles herald broader trends shaping corporate India’s future. 

Nishant Singhal, CEO – Healthians

Nishant Singhal steps in as CEO of Healthians just as the diagnostics and health-tech sector faces seismic shifts—with consolidation, AI-led diagnostics, and preventive healthcare at the forefront. Singhal’s appointment on July 24, 2025, marks more than just a transition; it’s a statement of intent from Healthians to scale digital diagnostics across India’s deepening healthcare markets. 

With a track record of building scalable health-tech platforms, Singhal is tasked with strengthening Healthians’ national reach, expanding at-home diagnostic services, and embedding AI within patient care. Insiders suggest his mandate is clear: sustain high double-digit growth while fortifying Healthians as the prime mover in preventive diagnostics. 

Manish Tiwary, Chairman & Managing Director – Nestlé India 

The elevation of Manish Tiwary as Chairman & Managing Director, effective from August 2025, signals a major pivot for FMCG bellwether Nestlé India. Tiwary, who brings deep expertise from roles at Amazon India and Unilever, steps in with a brief to accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce expansion for the nearly century-old brand. 

Tiwary is credited with powering Amazon’s India surge through inventive digital-first campaigns and robust supply chain adaptation. At Nestlé India, with its legacy strengths in consumer trust and market penetration, he is already outlining a future where direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms, product innovation, and sustainable packaging will play defining roles. 

Manish Chopra, CEO – Sabyasachi Couture 

Manish Chopra’s entry as CEO of Sabyasachi Couture, announced July 16, 2025, represents a rare but growing phenomenon: professional leaders heading luxury fashion houses originally anchored by a strong founder persona. Chopra’s rich experience in e-commerce (notably at Facebook and LinkedIn India) is expected to deepen the brand’s digital narrative and global ambitions. 

His arrival underscores Sabyasachi’s evolution—from an artisanal Indian couture house to a global luxury fashion player. Analysts note that Chopra’s challenge, and opportunity, lies in balancing exclusivity with accessibility, both online and offline, while defending the brand’s unique cultural richness. 

India Inc. is moving swiftly from family-run or legacy-led management to a future where professional expertise, digital adaptability, and relentless focus on growth define success. We wish these gentlemen the very best in their new stint.