Key leadership appointments across sectors 

The latest round of senior executive placements showcases a decisive organisational focus on revitalising brand identity and capturing specialised market share. Organisations embedding C-suite leaders with proven track records in consumer experience and operational scale. These strategic moves signal an urgent push for sharper marketing, decisive cost management, and clear leadership in fast-evolving, competitive environments. 

Sheran Mehra Named Chief Marketing Officer of IndusInd Bank 

IndusInd Bank has brought aboard Sheran Mehra as its new Chief Marketing Officer. This high-profile appointment underscores the bank’s ambition to redefine its brand presence and accelerate digital engagement in the competitive financial sector.  

Mehra’s extensive experience in strategic brand management and integrated marketing will be crucial as she leads the bank’s efforts to enhance customer-centricity and broaden its appeal across diverse demographics. Her mandate includes leveraging data and technology to create hyper-personalized marketing campaigns and solidify the bank’s reputation for agility and innovation. By prioritizing brand narrative and digital outreach, Mehra will be pivotal in driving customer acquisition and deepening relationships in a market rapidly shifting toward digital transactions. 

Ajay Bathija Assumes CEO Role at UNIBIC 

The savory and sweet snacks market gains a new focus as former Coca-Cola executive Ajay Bathija takes the reins as Chief Executive Officer of UNIBIC.  

This leadership transition signals a strategic push by UNIBIC to dramatically accelerate its market penetration and product diversification, leveraging the extensive scale and distribution acumen Bathija honed in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.  

His appointment is geared toward optimizing supply chain efficiency, driving innovation in new product categories, and scaling the brand’s presence beyond its core segments. Bathija’s expertise in managing complex distribution networks at a global scale will be key to unlocking UNIBIC’s next phase of volume and value growth, positioning the snack company for head-to-head competition with industry incumbents. 

Deepak Thakur Appointed Managing Director and CEO of Hinduja Renewables 

Hinduja Renewables secures critical energy sector expertise with the naming of Deepak Thakur as Managing Director and CEO. This strategic leadership placement emphasizes the company’s determined focus on rapid expansion and operational excellence within India’s high-growth green energy market.  

Thakur brings a wealth of experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and navigating the regulatory complexities of the power sector. His mandate will center on accelerating the deployment of new renewable energy assets, driving technological integration across solar and wind portfolios, and optimizing capital deployment. Thakur’s leadership is essential for positioning Hinduja Renewables as a major player committed to achieving both scale and sustainability, helping the Hinduja Group meet its long-term clean energy targets. 

Sandeep Sinha Joins Third Wave Coffee as Chief Human Resources Officer 

Third Wave Coffee has brought aboard seasoned HR leader Sandeep Sinha as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. This appointment is a clear strategic investment in scaling the company’s workforce and refining its employee experience to match its aggressive physical expansion plans across India.  

Sinha will be responsible for creating a people strategy that supports a high-growth, retail-focused environment, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development necessary for operational consistency across all café locations. His role will be critical in preserving the brand’s unique culture while ensuring scalability. Sinha’s expertise will professionalize the HR function, transforming it from a support unit into a core business driver that fuels the company’s ambitious goal of dominating the premium coffee retail space.