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The Good Glamm Group appoints Kamal Lath as the group CFO
Mumbai: The Good Glamm Group, South Asia’s largest DTC beauty & personal care conglomerate announces the appointment of Kamal Lath as group chief financial officer. A Harvard Business School alumnus, and with over 23 years of extensive experience across diverse industries and global exposure, Kamal brings a wealth of expertise in finance, strategy, and leadership to his new role.
As the newly appointed Group CFO at Good Glamm Group, Kamal Lath will be at the forefront of our financial strategy and execution, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s next phase of growth. With his extensive experience in global markets, Kamal will also be instrumental in driving our global expansion plans. His impressive track record includes successfully leading businesses through scale-up initiatives, fundraising endeavors, and M&A integrations across multiple geographies.
Prior to joining the Good Glamm Group, Kamal held significant positions at renowned organisations including, Case New Holland (CNH), L&T Mindtree, K12 Technoservices (Orchids International Schools), and d.light, where he served as global CFO. Additionally, Kamal served as a Venture Partner at Avaana Capital, a climate and sustainability-focused Venture Capital Fund. He actively supports and mentors promising startups, focusing on technology-led innovations. These values mirrored the Group’s commitment to inclusive beauty, responsible care, and serving the aspirations of its communities.
“I’m excited to join Good Glamm Group as Group CFO, bringing my global financial experience to drive growth and innovation. It’s an exciting time in the D2C startup space and joining Good Glamm Group as it gears up for major international expansion is thrilling. I look forward to working with a visionary team dedicated to shaping the future of beauty and personal care, and together, we’ll aim for success and operational excellence.” said Good Glamm Group group CFO Kamal Lath.
Good Glamm Group group founder and CEO Darpan Sanghvi expressed his enthusiasm about Kamal Lath joining the team, “Kamal’s extensive experience and proven track record in finance and business leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team. He brings with him a wealth of global financial knowledge that will help the group strategically further its international expansion plans. We are confident that his vision and expertise will fuel our continued growth and success.”
A distinguished academic background complements Kamal Lath’s professional achievements. He holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant (USA) and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (HBS). His expertise spans various domains, including corporate and business strategy, P&L management, operational excellence, design thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration, making him a valuable addition to our leadership team.
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Kate Rouch steps down as OpenAI Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing leader prioritises health after late-stage breast cancer diagnosis.
MUMBAI: When the toughest battle moves from the boardroom to the personal front, even the sharpest minds know it’s time to step back and focus on winning the most important fight of all. Kate Rouch, chief marketing officer at OpenAI, has announced she is stepping down from her role to focus on recovery following a diagnosis of late-stage breast cancer.
In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Rouch revealed she was diagnosed around a year and a half ago, shortly after taking on the CMO position. Despite undergoing intensive treatment, she continued to lead the company’s marketing function through what she described as one of the most challenging periods of her career.
She explained that while she remained deeply committed to her role and team, she had reached a point where prioritising her health and recovery had become essential. Rouch called the decision difficult, noting it required acknowledging personal limits and shifting priorities. She reflected that the experience had reshaped her understanding of courage not always about pushing harder, but sometimes about stepping back to focus on long-term wellbeing, family and sustainability.
Rouch expressed gratitude to her team and colleagues for their support. She mentioned that Gary will step in to help lead the function and recruit a successor. She plans to support the transition and remains open to returning in a different capacity in the future, depending on her health.
Prior to joining OpenAI, Rouch served as the first chief marketing officer at Coinbase and spent over a decade at Meta, where she was vice president and global head of brand and product marketing.
She also thanked well-wishers for their messages and shared that stories from fellow survivors had a meaningful impact during her treatment journey.
In the high-stakes world of tech marketing, Kate Rouch has always been known for her strategic brilliance. Now, she is showing a different kind of strength, one that reminds us that even the most driven leaders sometimes need to pause, heal, and come back stronger when the time is right. Wishing her a full and steady recovery.
