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MEC wins Harman’s media duties for India
MUMBAI: GroupM‘s MEC has been awarded the India media duties of audio and infotainment solutions provider, Harman International.
The Stamford, Connecticut-headquartered company, whose brands include Harman Kardon, JBL, AKG and Infinity, recently awarded its creative duties to Law & Kenneth, and roped in AR Rahman as the brand ambassador for JBL “Hear the truth’ campaign.
MEC MD T Gangadhar said, “We are proud to be associated with HARMAN International, a legendary name in the world of sound. As HARMAN International, India’s Agency of Record, our mandate is to create communication solutions across platforms. We look forward to creating exciting engagement between HARMAN brands and audiophiles.”
The US audio systems maker is also expected to establish its first manufacturing facility in India soon. The company supplies audio products for cars made by BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler, Toyota, Fiat SpA and Ferrari.
Harman competes with Bose, Yamaha, Panasonic Corp, Sony Corp and Denso Corp, and is looking for aggressive growth in India.
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Sanjeev Rolyan named global director at HCLTech
HCLTech taps seasoned pro to steer digital and software strategy worldwide
NOIDA: Sanjeev Rolyan has reached a new peak in his career, stepping into the role of global director at HCLTech. With over 16 years of experience in the tech and digital services arena, Rolyan is set to bring his expertise in software, applications, and end-to-end source-to-pay functions to the global stage.
Before this elevation, Rolyan held multiple leadership roles at HCLTech, including director & business head and general manager, where he played a pivotal role in driving enterprise resource planning and digital transformation initiatives.
His journey in the industry spans nearly two decades, starting with a long tenure at Genpact as assistant vice president, where he managed sourcing and procurement for IT solutions, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and application development projects.
Rolyan’s academic credentials include a postgraduate diploma in international business from Symbiosis International University and a certificate in digital strategies for business from Columbia Business School, where he mastered five key domains: customer, competition, data, innovation, and value.
At HCLTech, Rolyan’s mission is clear: to amplify the company’s software and digital offerings, streamline operations, and lead the charge in global digital transformation. With his blend of experience, strategic insight, and digital acumen, the tech world will be watching closely.
