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Ad Club Hyderabad elects Sanjay Reddy as secretary, Sahgal as prez
BANGALORE: Ad Club, Hyderabad has elected a new committee that includes Gemini TV business head Sanjay Reddy as secretary and PK Sahgal (Branch Manager, Lintas) as president.
The other new members include: Ranga Reddy, (Regional General Manager – The Hindu) as vice president and Nitin Muley (General Manager – OTS) as Treasurer.
Sahgal replaces the outgoing president Ratnakar Rao of Breeze Advertising.
The 31-year-old club saw a renaissance of sorts last year with more corporate entities joining it. The Club now has close to 50 corporate members.
The other committee members include Kulwinder Singh (Postnoon afternoon daily CEO); Lenny Emanuel (Ace lensman of Premier Studios); Ramu Srinivasan (Wide Reach Advertising MD); and K Ramana Kumar (Saakshi Newspaper DGM).
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
