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Radisson Hotels names Sakshi Dogra head of marketing South Asia
MUMBAI: Radisson Hotel Group has welcomed Sakshi Sehdev Dogra as its new director of area marketing and communications for South Asia, signalling a fresh chapter in the group’s regional growth story.
With over 20 years in hospitality sales, marketing, and brand communications, Sakshi has led multi-brand portfolios across India and Eurasia. At Radisson, she will steer integrated marketing and communications, blending brand storytelling, digital strategy, PR, loyalty programmes, and commercial performance.
Before joining Radisson, Sakshi headed sales and marketing for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts in Eurasia, overseeing 78 hotels and championing initiatives from destination weddings to data-driven growth campaigns. Her career also includes senior roles at Best Western, The Lalit Hotels, and Marriott India, giving her a broad and deep perspective on B2B, MICE, and national accounts.
Radisson Hotel Group managing director and COO for South Asia Nikhil Sharma said, “Sakshi brings a proven record of marketing leadership across leading hospitality brands. Her blend of creativity and measurable impact will amplify our presence and support our growth across South Asia.”
Sakshi commented, “I am thrilled to join Radisson Hotel Group at this exciting time. My goal is to create marketing and communications that combine creativity, digital excellence, and commercial sense to elevate our brand and connect with guests.”
Known for her collaborative leadership, Sakshi believes hospitality success lies in connecting heart and head, telling stories that move people while using data that moves performance, a philosophy that mirrors Radisson’s people-first approach.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
