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AAAI announces ‘Young creative talent contest’
MUMBAI: The Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) has for the fifth consecutive year announced the young creative talent contest renewing their endeavour of nurturing and providing an opportunity for international exposure to advertising professionals.
AAAI through this contest will select the official Indian team which will then take part in the Young Creative Talent Contest at Cannes.
The AAAI had noticed that in the past, young creative professionals seemed to falter when it came to converting their ‘print’ idea to an ‘Internet execution.
To overcome this, AAAI in association with The Times Group have decided to send a three- person team instead of the earlier two-person team to take part in the Young Creative Contest at Cannes which would now have specialists in art and copy as well as web-design.
This initiative is being advertised by the Times Group who are the official festival representatives of Cannes in India and have also consented to bear all the expenses of the wining teams’ trip to Cannes.
The theme of this year’s contest is Tsunami Aid Relief.
The participants have to create an ad on the Tsunami Aid Relief
(25 cm height x 16 cm width) in English, along with an online version
(Internet banner of width 468 pixels, height 60 pixels) of the same. The contest is open to people presently employed in AAAI member agencies and INS accredited agencies only.
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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.
