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BOD Consulting onboards Dr PV Ramana Murthy as an expert advisor
Mumbai: BOD Consulting, one of the leading strategy and design consulting firms, has onboarded Dr PV Ramana Murthy to its team. Dr Murthy, a seasoned HR practitioner, distinguished lawyer, and bestselling author brings over three and a half decades of experience and expertise to BODHI, its knowledge collective.
BODHI boasts of experts from around the globe, each with niche specializations and decades of rich experience. BOD Consulting collaborates closely with these expert advisors to conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and deliver value to its clients.
As a renowned leader in his field, Dr Murthy has held pivotal roles across prestigious Fortune 500 and global companies, including EVP at Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) and executive director of human resources at The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC), and has global exposure across Asia, Europe, and the USA.
Dr Murthy’s diverse background uniquely equips him to counsel clients on various challenges and opportunities in organizational development. His expertise extends beyond conventional HR functions, encompassing leadership development, culture enhancement, and talent management. His guidance will be pivotal in assisting clients to cultivate resilient and future-ready institutions.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. PV Ramana Murthy as an Expert Advisor at BOD. Dr. Murthy’s wealth of experience and innovative approach to problem solving will bring fresh perspective to the cultural transformation initiatives, for both our clients and employees. We are eagerly looking forward to the transformative impact Dr Murthy will have on BOD’s fast-paced journey ahead.” said BODHI chairman and BOD Consulting senior partner Mukesh Mathur.
The knowledge collective of BOD Consulting also includes Dr Ajay Kohli, Anil Kejriwal, Bhaskar Pramanik, Manoj Agarwal, J Suresh, Thomas Varghese, and Dr Raman Kumar. Together, they form a formidable team of strategic thinkers dedicated to helping BOD Consulting’s clients build organisations they are truly proud of.
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Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as adviser after Disney exit
Former Disney CEO returns to VC firm, stays on as Disney adviser till 2026.
MUMBAI: From castles to capital, Bob Iger isn’t done building just changing the blueprint. Bob Iger has taken on an advisory role at Thrive Capital, marking a return to the New York-based venture firm he briefly joined in 2022. Founded in 2009 by Josh Kushner, Thrive Capital has been positioning itself at the intersection of technology and long-term value creation, an area where Iger’s experience in scaling global entertainment businesses is expected to add weight. Kushner, 40, welcomed Iger back, highlighting his ability to blend technology with human-centric storytelling, particularly in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Iger is no stranger to Thrive. He had earlier joined the firm as a venture partner in September 2022, after stepping down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company and concluding his tenure as executive chairman in 2021. That stint, however, was short-lived. In November 2022, Disney’s board brought him back to steady the ship, replacing Bob Chapek following a turbulent period for the company.
Now, with his latest exit from Disney’s top job last month, Iger appears to be revisiting the venture world, this time with a clearer runway. Still, the Disney chapter isn’t entirely closed. Under his agreement with the company, he will remain until the end of 2026 as a senior adviser to new CEO Josh D’Amaro and will continue to serve on the board for his current term.
The move comes as venture firms increasingly seek operators with deep industry experience to navigate what Kushner described as “the most consequential technology shift” of the era, driven by AI. For Iger, whose career has hinged on blending creativity with scale, the transition from Hollywood to high-growth investing seems less like a pivot and more like a plot twist.
