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WeWork India announces senior leadership appointments to drive accelerated India growth
Mumbai: WeWork India, the leading flexible workspace provider, has appointed two senior leaders to its executive leadership team. Debosmita Majumder joins WeWork India as chief marketing officer, while Rupesh Kumar has taken up the role of head of engineering. These appointments are a significant step towards elevating WeWork India’s business growth and exploring more innovations within the flex-space industry.
Talking about the new appointment, WeWork India CEO Karan Virwani added, “As we continue on a path of profitability, marketing and engineering will play a key role in elevating member experience and amplifying our market presence. I am delighted to welcome Debosmita and Rupesh to WeWork India’s leadership team. Their strategic insight and creative prowess perfectly align with our vision of strong brand building and sustained growth. With their diverse experience across brands, I am confident they will play a crucial role in solidifying our position as the industry leader.”
In her new role, Majumder will be responsible for planning and elevating WeWork India’s brand and marketing infrastructure involving aspects such as brand campaigns, marketing automation, strategy development and more. A seasoned marketing professional with over 17 years of proven success, she has driven and delivered multiple high-impact results in her previous stints with Embassy Group, Porsche India, and PUMA India.
Commenting on the appointment, Majumder said, “Over the past six years, WeWork India has grown into a brand with a distinct identity of its own, catering to a varied range of consumers – from entrepreneurs to enterprises. It has been an interesting journey, one that’s full of innovation and exciting possibilities. I am delighted to join WeWork India at this pivotal point, and work closely with the team to continue the momentum and achieve new milestones”.
With over two decades of extensive experience in tech, Kumar specialises in building large-scale web applications and enterprise products. An IIT-IIM graduate, he has previously been associated with MediBuddy, BigBasket, and Adobe Systems. In his former roles, he has worked closely with the business leaders to define a comprehensive technology roadmap and built a lot of innovations and automation to significantly improve customer satisfaction.
“I am excited to be a part of WeWork India’s journey and look forward to contributing to its tech-driven growth. WeWork India has been a game-changer in the flexible workspace industry and the opportunities that lie ahead are immense. I am committed to driving innovation and excellence in our engineering efforts, ensuring that WeWork India remains at the forefront of workplace technology,” added Kumar.
WeWork India is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as these appointments mark another step towards strengthening the company’s leadership and propelling its growth journey.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
