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Bates 141 appoints Shubhabrata Sarkar as CEO for Indonesia
MUMBAI: Bates 141 has roped in Shubhabrata Sarkar as chief operating officer for its Indonesian business.
Prior to this, Sarkar was with JWT Indonesia as general manager.
In his new capacity, Sarkar will handle clientssuch as HSBC, Ford, Unilever, Shell, Mazda, Nokia, Hero Honda and Extra Joss.
Said Bates 141 Asia Pacific CEO Digby Richards, “Sarkar is the ideal candidate for this important role. He is highly experienced, not only owing to his years spent at top agencies, but also because he has held numerous leadership positions in creative, strategic planning, activation and management. With his diverse background, he is the best candidate to lead our agency to deliver integrated solutions that help our clients succeed.”
At JWT, Sarkar was in charge of operations. He also headed the account servicing and strategic planning division for the agency.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
