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Moglix names Animesh Srivastava as CTO to lead technology and AI charter
AI takes the wheel as Moglix gears up to reshape global B2B commerce
MUMBAI: Moglix, one of Asia’s biggest B2B commerce platforms, has appointed Animesh Srivastava as chief technology officer to steer its technology and AI ambitions. Srivastava will spearhead the global scaling of Cognilix, Moglix’s AI-driven operating system for industrial supply chains.
With over 20 years of experience in enterprise tech, mobile platforms, and electric mobility, Srivastava is no stranger to building tech at scale. He founded Ajani Infotech, developing over 1,000 mobile apps that have amassed more than 100 million downloads. He also co-founded Massive Mobility, an EV startup focused on charging infrastructure and fintech, and led GoMassive Earth Network as CEO. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, he has worked extensively in both India and the United States.
Moglix founder and CEO Rahul Garg said, “Over the past decade, we have built one of Asia’s largest B2B platforms, connecting over 45,000 suppliers with enterprises worldwide. As supply chains grow more complex, technology and AI are central to our growth. Animesh brings founder-led thinking and deep engineering expertise to strengthen Moglix as a globally competitive tech platform.”
In his new role, Srivastava will oversee engineering, product development, data science, and AI architecture across Moglix’s business verticals. He will ensure Cognilix’s AI capabilities deliver measurable impact, helping enterprises manage procurement, inventory, and supplier collaboration with speed and precision across India, Europe, North America, GCC, and Southeast Asia.
“Industrial supply chains are the backbone of the global economy, yet their digital systems are fragmented,” said Srivastava. “At Moglix, we are creating AI-native systems that learn from real transactions, improve with scale, and transform how enterprises work with suppliers worldwide.”
Moglix has built a formidable digital footprint over the past decade, handling more than $40 billion in transactions, offering 1.2 million SKUs, connecting 45,000+ suppliers, and operating 58 warehouses across 80 countries. Cognilix, powered by ten years of industrial data, integrates AI into procurement, inventory management, and supplier collaboration. Early users have reported faster procurement cycles, inventory reductions of up to 30 per cent, and real-time visibility across their networks.
With Srivastava at the helm, Moglix is set to accelerate its journey from a B2B marketplace to a deep tech, AI-first industrial powerhouse.
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
