Meet the New CXOs Shaping India’s Corporate Future 

India’s corporate landscape continues to evolve with a fresh wave of impactful leadership appointments across sectors including sports, infrastructure, insurance, and engineering services. These new Chief Executive Officers, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Technology Officers, and HR Directors bring a potent mix of strategic vision, operational expertise, and domain knowledge to drive growth, innovation, and market expansion. 

Divyanshu Singh Elevated to CEO at JSW Sports 

Divyanshu Singh’s elevation to CEO of JSW Sports in August 2025 marks a significant milestone in a career devoted to sports business development and athlete engagement. Having joined the company in 2017 and served as COO since early 2023, Singh’s leadership blends his executive acumen with an authentic athlete perspective, given his background as a former professional tennis player. 

Under Singh’s stewardship, JSW Sports is set to reinforce its position as India’s premier sports promoter by expanding athlete development programs and forging strategic global partnerships. His holistic focus on commercial growth and operational efficiency aligns closely with JSW Group’s vision to advance Indian sports on multiple fronts. 

KS Rao Assumes CEO & Wholetime Director Role at Adani Infra 

KS Rao’s appointment as CEO and Wholetime Director at Adani Infra (India) Limited brings over 30 years of infrastructure project expertise to the Adani Group’s ambitious platform managing airports, ports, logistics, and data centers. Rao’s legacy includes spearheading significant scale expansions and digitization initiatives that transformed Sterlite Technologies and drove multiplied infrastructure growth at Adani. 

In his new role, Rao will focus on integrating project management and execution, enhancing cost efficiency and agility, and embedding digital solutions into the project lifecycle—essential moves supporting Adani’s robust growth trajectory. 

Kavita Fadnis Takes Charge as Director – HR (South Asia) at Egis India 

Bringing 24 years of strategic HR leadership, Kavita Fadnis joins Egis India as Director – HR (South Asia), driving talent management, organizational transformation, and employee experience initiatives. Her prior work spans large-scale hiring, employer branding, and digital enablement predominantly at IPE Global, Tata Motors, and through her own consultancy. 

At Egis, she will champion culture enhancement and leadership development to align with the company’s goals of innovation and inclusivity in the engineering and infrastructure sectors. 

Surabhi Kanjilal Named Chief Marketing Officer at Zurich Kotak General Insurance 

Surabhi Kanjilal steps in as Chief Marketing Officer at Zurich Kotak General Insurance, bringing 16 years of marketing leadership across insurance and retail sectors. Her track record includes strategic marketing at Reliance General Insurance, Ola TFS, and Apollo Munich Health Insurance. 

Kanjilal’s mandate centers on strengthening brand presence, driving innovative marketing and digital campaigns, and accelerating customer-centric growth during a critical expansion phase for Zurich Kotak in India’s competitive non-life insurance market. 

Ashish Mittal Appointed Chief Technology Officer at TATA AIG General Insurance 

Ashish Mittal’s appointment as Chief Technology Officer at TATA AIG underscores the company’s commitment to tech-driven transformation. Leveraging over two decades’ experience in digital strategy, product innovation, and health-tech entrepreneurship, Mittal has a proven history of scaling technology solutions in insurance and healthcare sectors. 

Previously serving as EVP & Chief Digital Officer at TATA AIG, Mittal’s leadership will focus on advancing digital adoption, improving system agility, and pioneering innovative customer experiences critical for the evolving insurance landscape. 

Unifying Themes: Visionary Leadership Driving Growth and Innovation 

These appointments reflect a broader Indian business trend prioritizing strategic agility, digital transformation, and customer-centricity. Leaders like Divyanshu Singh emphasize the symbiosis of operational excellence and personal domain insight, while KS Rao and Kavita Fadnis highlight infrastructure and human capital as core competitive levers. 

In insurance, executives such as Surabhi Kanjilal and Ashish Mittal exemplify how marketing and technology leadership coalesce to enhance brand equity and deliver seamless customer experiences in a rapidly evolving market. 

Collectively, this new leadership cohort is poised to navigate growth opportunities and operational challenges, reinforcing India’s stature as a global innovation and business hub.