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Revolt Motors appoints Pradeep Lamba as VP of marketing
Mumbai: Pradeep Lamba joins Revolt Motors as the vice president of marketing, marking a significant stride in the company’s quest to redefine the future of mobility with sustainable solutions. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Pradeep’s appointment heralds a new era of innovation and strategic direction for Revolt Motors.
In his capacity as marketing head, Pradeep will lead the charge in devising and executing comprehensive marketing strategies aimed at enhancing the overall brand presence of Revolt Motors. His profound expertise and visionary leadership are poised to play a pivotal role in driving the company’s mission to deliver clean and accessible mobility solutions to the masses.
Drawing from his extensive experience in leadership positions at industry titans such as Samsung Electronics, Publicis Media, and Lenskart.com, Pradeep brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to his new role. His track record of success in steering marketing initiatives at renowned organizations underscores his capability to navigate the dynamic landscape of the electric vehicle market.
“I am delighted to embark on this exciting journey with Revolt Motors as the vice president of marketing,” shared Pradeep Lamba in a LinkedIn post announcing his appointment. “Joining a pioneering organization at the forefront of India’s electric vehicle revolution is a tremendous opportunity to drive meaningful change and innovation in the mobility sector.”
Throughout his career, Pradeep has been lauded for his astute leadership and business acumen, driving notable growth, enhancing brand visibility, and optimizing marketing ROI through innovative strategies. His ability to align digital initiatives with overarching business objectives has consistently delivered tangible results, positioning him as a respected figure in the marketing domain.
With a strong educational foundation from prestigious institutions such as MICA and XLRI Jamshedpur, Pradeep’s commitment to excellence and innovation in marketing is unwavering. His appointment underscores Revolt Motors’ dedication to fostering talent and driving innovation, setting the stage for transformative advancements in the electric vehicle industry.
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YES Bank hands the keys to SBI veteran Vinay Tonse as it bets on a new era
Former SBI managing director appointed as YES Bank’s new MD and CEO
MUMBAI: YES Bank is done rebuilding. Now it wants to grow. The private sector lender has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as managing director and chief executive officer-designate, with RBI approval secured and a start date of April 6, 2026 confirmed. The three-year term signals the bank’s intent to shift gears from crisis recovery to full-throttle expansion.
Tonse, 60, is no stranger to scale. Most recently managing director at State Bank of India, he oversaw a retail book of roughly $800bn in deposits and advances, one of the largest in the country. Before that, he ran SBI Mutual Fund from August 2020 to December 2022, a stint that saw assets under management surge from Rs 4.32 lakh crore to Rs 7.32 lakh crore across market cycles. Add stints in Singapore and four years leading SBI’s overseas operations in Osaka, and the incoming chief arrives with a genuinely global CV.
His academic grounding is equally solid: a commerce degree from St Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru, and a master’s in commerce from Bangalore University.
The appointment follows an extensive search and evaluation process by the bank’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee. NRC chairperson Nandita Gurjar said the committee unanimously backed Tonse, citing his leadership track record, governance credentials and ability to drive the bank’s next phase of transformation.
Non-executive chairman Rama Subramaniam Gandhi was unequivocal. “I am certain that Vinay Tonse, with his vast experience as a senior banker, will propel YES Bank to its next phase of growth,” Gandhi said, adding that the bank remains focused on strengthening its retail and corporate banking franchises and expanding its branch network.
Rajeev Kannan, non-executive director and senior executive at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the bank’s largest shareholder, said Tonse’s experience across retail, corporate banking, global markets and asset management positioned him well to lead the lender. SMBC said it looks forward to working with Tonse and the board as YES Bank pursues its ambition of becoming a top-tier private sector lender anchored in strong governance and sustainable growth.
Tonse succeeds Prashant Kumar, who took the helm in March 2020 when YES Bank was in freefall following a severe financial crisis, and spent six years painstakingly stabilising the institution, rebuilding governance and restoring operational scale. Gandhi was generous: “The bank remains indebted to Prashant Kumar, who is responsible for much of what a strong financial powerhouse YES Bank is today.”
Tonse, for his part, struck a purposeful note. “Together with the board and my colleagues, I remain deeply committed to creating long-term value for all our stakeholders,” he said, pledging to build on Kumar’s foundation guided by his personal motto: Make A Difference.
Beyond the balance sheet, Tonse played cricket at college and club level and represented Karnataka in archery at the national championships — sports he credits with teaching him teamwork, situational leadership, discipline and focus. In quieter moments, he reaches for retro Kannada music, classic Hindi songs, and the crooning of Engelbert Humperdinck, Mukesh and Kishore Kumar.
YES Bank has its steady-handed rebuilder in Kumar to thank for survival. Now it has a scale-obsessed growth banker at the wheel. The next chapter starts April 6.
