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Wade Davis named SVP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Viacom
MUMBAI: Viacom Inc. has appointed Wade Davis as senior vice president of Mergers & Acquisitions for new Viacom, following the separation of the organization into two publicly traded companies. Davis reports to Michael J. Dolan, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Viacom.
Davis will be responsible for identifying and assessing potential mergers and acquisitions, managing new Viacom’s interactions with the banking and investment communities on strategic transactions, and leading the execution of any transactions the company is involved in, Viacom said in a media release.
“Wade’s extensive M&A experience and leadership skills make him a perfect addition to the new Viacom team,” Dolan said. “His media, technology and telecommunications expertise couldn’t be a better fit for us as we begin our new life as a more nimble and focused company looking to capitalize on constantly emerging opportunities. Wade and I will be working closely to identify strategic acquisition opportunities that are consistent with new Viacom’s core capabilities, create shareholder value and strengthen our competitive position within the industry.”
Prior to joining Viacom, Davis was an investment banker in the technology and media sectors for more than a decade. He was formerly a managing director, co-head of Investment Banking and head of Mergers & Acquisitions at ThinkEquity Partners.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
