Brands
Datadog names Namit D’Cruz regional vice-president for India and SAARC
Bengaluru: Datadog is sharpening its focus on India and South Asia. The cloud monitoring and security firm has promoted Namit D’Cruz as regional vice-president for enterprise across India and SAARC, betting on rising enterprise demand for observability, security and AI-led operations.
Based in Bengaluru, D’Cruz will expand his remit from southern India to the wider region, taking charge of Datadog’s enterprise strategy as companies scale cloud-native and AI-driven systems. His role spans customer growth, regional go-to-market execution and the build-out of Datadog’s India teams across sales, alliances, in-region support, marketing and SDR operations.
The move reflects India’s growing weight in Datadog’s global growth story. Enterprises across the region are moving rapidly from AI pilots to production deployments, pushing visibility, governance and system reliability higher up boardroom agendas.
D’Cruz said organisations were entering a phase where AI adoption demanded deeper operational discipline. Datadog’s platform, he said, offered end-to-end observability across AI-driven stacks, from infrastructure and GPUs to models and agents, while helping enterprises manage cost, risk and responsible AI use.
Rob Thorne, vp for APJ at Datadog, said India had become a critical market for the company, driven by strong uptake of cloud, security and AI-led operations. D’Cruz’s leadership, he said, would be central to scaling regional teams, deepening enterprise relationships and accelerating growth across India and SAARC.
D’Cruz brings more than two decades of experience in large-scale digital and cloud transformation. During his tenure at Datadog, he has helped expand the company’s enterprise footprint in India, supporting some of the country’s largest organisations as they modernised infrastructure and sought real-time visibility across increasingly complex environments.
Before joining Datadog, he held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s digital-native business in India and supporting high-growth firms as they scaled on cloud platforms.
As enterprises across South Asia double down on AI, security and scale, Datadog’s message is clear. The region is no longer a growth experiment. It is a frontline market, and the company is gearing up accordingly.
Brands
Mana Projects names Ranbir Kapoor brand ambassador amid rebranding
Bengaluru developer unveils new identity focused on design and nature.
MUMBAI: When real estate meets reel star power, the foundation for a new brand story is often laid brick by brick. Mana Projects, the Bengaluru based real estate developer, has appointed actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador while unveiling a refreshed brand identity aimed at aligning the company with the evolving expectations of modern urban homebuyers.
The announcement marks a new phase for the developer, which has spent over two decades building residential communities in Bengaluru, particularly along emerging growth corridors such as Sarjapur Road.
The updated brand identity reflects the company’s emphasis on design led living and environmentally conscious development. According to the developer, the new positioning focuses on creating residential spaces where architecture, nature, engineering and lifestyle planning work together to shape meaningful living experiences.
Mana Projects chairman and managing director D. Kishore Reddy said the rebranding represents a natural progression as the company adapts to the expectations of a new generation of homeowners.
“This rebranding represents the natural evolution of Mana Projects as we align ourselves with the aspirations of a new generation of homeowners, particularly millennials who form the backbone of Bengaluru’s dynamic homebuyer community,” Reddy said.
He added that today’s buyers increasingly look beyond basic housing to spaces that combine design, sustainability and a strong sense of community.
“At Mana, our philosophy centres on creating homes where space is purposeful, design is intelligent, nature is respected and engineering ensures long term sustainability. Our association with Ranbir Kapoor reflects this new chapter as we continue to build communities that enable people to truly live brilliantly,” he said.
Kapoor, who has been associated with several lifestyle and consumer brands, said the partnership resonated with his own understanding of what makes a home meaningful.
“A home is one of the most meaningful investments people make in their lives, and it should reflect comfort, warmth and a sense of belonging,” Kapoor said.
“What impressed me about Mana Projects is the brilliance of their thought, the way design, nature and functionality come together to enhance everyday living. I’m delighted to be associated with Mana Projects as they continue to create homes that inspire modern urban families to truly live brilliantly.”
The collaboration will be introduced through a large scale integrated campaign spanning digital platforms, outdoor media and experiential activations, making it one of the developer’s most prominent branding initiatives in recent years.
Founded in Bengaluru, Mana Projects has built a portfolio of residential developments that emphasise thoughtful architecture, amenity rich neighbourhoods and environmentally sensitive planning. The company’s projects often integrate open spaces, green landscapes and energy efficient engineering to support sustainable urban living.
With Bengaluru continuing to attract young professionals and technology workers, the developer believes the city’s housing market is increasingly being shaped by buyers seeking well planned communities that balance functionality with quality of life.
Looking ahead, Mana Projects plans to expand its presence across the city by developing future ready residential projects designed to accommodate emerging lifestyle trends such as hybrid work culture, community driven living and multigenerational households.
By combining a refreshed brand identity with a high profile ambassador, the company hopes to strengthen its position in Bengaluru’s competitive real estate market while appealing to a new generation of homeowners seeking homes that blend design, nature and modern living.
