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Nokia names Samar Mittal as India country business leader and Vibha Mehra as India country manager
New leadership model sharpens focus on AI, cloud and telecom growth
NEW DELHI: Nokia has reshaped its leadership in India, appointing Samar Mittal as India country business leader and Vibha Mehra as India country manager, effective 1 April, as it doubles down on one of its most important growth markets.
The Finnish telecom major said the move is part of a refreshed leadership model designed to strengthen its local presence and better align with opportunities across telecom networks, artificial intelligence, cloud services and mission-critical enterprises.
Mittal will steer the company’s go-to-market strategy in India, focusing on deeper engagement with telecom operators, technology partners and large enterprises. His mandate includes expanding strategic partnerships and tapping into new growth pockets as India accelerates its digital push.
Mehra, meanwhile, will oversee Nokia’s broader presence in the country. Her remit spans communications, government relations and public affairs, alongside shaping the company’s people strategy, site operations and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Both leaders bring extensive experience to the table. Mittal has nearly three decades in telecom and IT and previously led Nokia’s cloud and network services business across the Middle East and Africa. Mehra has over 26 years of experience and has held roles at Microsoft, Intel and Tata Consultancy Services, most recently heading government relations for Nokia in Asia Pacific.
The dual leadership structure signals a more focused play for India, where demand for connectivity, digital infrastructure and AI-led services continues to gather pace.
With fresh leadership at the helm, Nokia appears to be tuning its India strategy for scale, aiming to stay firmly in step with the country’s fast-evolving digital ambitions.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
