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LinkedIn names Devajit Roy head of growth and mid-market in India
DELHI: LinkedIn has elevated long-time executive Devajit Roy to head of growth and mid-market for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, marking a fresh chapter in the company’s India and Saarc journey.
Roy, who has spent more than a decade at LinkedIn, steps into the expanded role at a time when digital advertising in the region is accelerating rapidly. From January, he will lead the growth and mid-market charter, focusing on helping businesses of all sizes tap LinkedIn’s marketing ecosystem more effectively.
Announcing the move, Roy said the new role gives him a broader canvas to support customers while aligning closely with LinkedIn’s global growth priorities. He described the opportunity as a chance to take India’s digital advertising footprint to the next level, while building on the strong foundation laid by his teams over the years.
The promotion recognises Roy’s track record of scaling businesses and teams. In his previous role as head of new and emerging business, he grew revenues across new cities, new countries and high-growth segments such as startups and venture capital firms. He also expanded LinkedIn’s direct sales team and built a vendor-led servicing model in Bengaluru to drive renewals and customer value.
Beyond numbers, Roy has been credited with fostering a high-performance culture, consistently exceeding global benchmarks in LinkedIn’s employee engagement surveys.
Before joining LinkedIn in 2015, Roy held senior roles across the digital advertising and media landscape, including stints at Sizmek by Amazon, Rediff.com and The Times of India. His early career also spans sales and operations roles at FedEx, Tata Advanced Systems and Genpact.
With this elevation, LinkedIn signals its intent to sharpen its focus on growth businesses in India, betting on seasoned leadership to turn opportunity into momentum. As Roy puts it, the journey is just getting started.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
