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Subeer Bakshi joins Pocket FM as head – people & culture
Mumbai: Audio Series platform Pocket FM announces the appointment of Subeer Bakshi as the head of people & culture. Subeer brings over two decades of international and multi-industry experience to his new role, having previously held key roles in organisations such as Mercer, Aon, Willis Towers Watson and Bajaj Finserv.
In his role at Pocket FM, Subeer will spearhead the build out of people process and culture anchors that will enable the hyper-growth of the company. His experience of building high performing teams in fast-growing companies is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s expansion on a global scale.
Subeer Bakshi expressed his enthusiasm for the new role saying, “I am excited to join the rocketship that is Pocket FM. Through a series of innovations, it has powered its way through to a promising market opportunity, building a new category in the entertainment landscape. As the company is scaling up globally, I look forward to contributing to its growth by aligning people’s practices to its unique business needs, building on the foundation of an already exceptional team.”
Prior to this, Subeer was heading talent strategy at PhonePe and contributed to their efforts in scaling the company to become a market leader. At Pocket FM, he will work closely with Co-founder & CEO Rohan Nayak to build the organisation at a global scale.
Pocket FM Co- founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Subeer’s extensive background in the people function, building culture and his track record in building strong, collaborative teams make him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his expertise will further strengthen our commitment to creating an enabling culture and propel Pocket FM to become an employer of choice”
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Primus Partners appoints Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri as independent director
Veteran aviation and defence professional joins as independent director
NEW DELHI: Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, a founding member of Akasa Air, as an independent director, strengthening the consulting firm’s board as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Khatri brings more than three decades of experience across defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting. She was part of the core team that helped build Akasa Air from concept to launch, contributing to what has been widely described as one of the fastest airline scale ups in recent aviation history.
At Primus Partners, she will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and help steer the firm’s long term growth plans. Her experience of building a start up into a full scale organisation is expected to support the consulting firm as it expands its footprint.
Primus Partners co-founder and chairperson Davinder Sandhu, said the appointment brings valuable expertise to the board. “Neelu’s journey across defence, aviation and consulting brings a rare blend of operational insight and strategic thinking. Her experience in rapidly scaling Akasa Air will be invaluable as we continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on corporate governance,” he said.
Primus Partners, an India headquartered management consulting and solutions firm, has emphasised governance and board oversight since its early days. The company has also taken an unconventional approach by inviting its Gen Z employees to attend board meetings so that younger perspectives can contribute to discussions.
Speaking on her appointment, Khatri said the consulting sector is entering a transformative period shaped by emerging technologies. “The industry is evolving rapidly with the rise of AI. This is an exciting moment for an Indian origin consulting firm like Primus Partners to expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence globally,” she said.
She added that as the firm pursues ambitious expansion plans, her focus will be on ensuring strong governance frameworks and effective risk management as the organisation scales.
