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Neha Gour soars to associate VP role at PHD
GURUGRAM: Neha Gour has been promoted to associate vice president – planning at PHD, marking an exciting milestone in her career.
Sharing her joy, Gour said, “I’m thrilled to step into this new role and grow alongside such remarkable people. Special thanks to Monaz Todywalla and Linu John for their guidance and support.”
Gour brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as general manager at PHD since 2022. Her earlier stints include deputy manager marketing at McDonald’s India – North and East, where she oversaw digital strategy and brand campaigns, and leadership roles at Havas, Wavemaker, and Vdopia, driving media strategy and digital growth for a variety of clients.
Her career journey spans over a decade, blending analytics, creativity, and digital expertise. With a proven track record of translating media strategies into business results, Gour is set to lead PHD’s planning team into its next phase of growth.
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
