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John P. Margaritis is Euro RSCG Worldwide PR executive director
MUMBAI: Iintegrated marketing communications agency Euro RSCG Worldwide has announced that PR industry veteran John P. Margaritis has been named to the newly created position of executive director, Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, effective immediately.
Margaritis will have initial responsibility for assessing and growing the network’s North American public relations assets, with a focus on Euro RSCG. He has experience in building global public relations networks, having served as Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide president and CEO from 1993 to 1997 and as president and COO from 1988 to 1993.
Margaritis says, “The opportunity to work with Euro RSCG to build and strengthen its PR brand in the US and around the world is a very compelling proposition. Euro RSCG is clearly committed to public relations and sees its value as part of the network’s global offering.”
Euro RSCG Worldwide CEO David Jones said, “John is a dynamic and extremely talented communications professional with a proven track record in both client and talent growth. I am confident his insights and perspectives on the public relationships industry will be invaluable as we work together to build a world-class PR network.”
In the near term, Margaritis will be working closely with Magnet’s executive committee on new business opportunities and on leveraging the strength of the Euro RSCG network for public relations clients.
Euro RSCG Worldwide has 233 offices located in 75 countries throughout Europe, the US, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. Euro RSCG provides advertising, marketing services, corporate communications, and interactive solutions to global, regional, and local clients.
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
