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Neil Patel Digital India fortifies leadership team with appointment of Ajaz Mirza as vice president – operations
Mumbai: Neil Patel Digital India (NPDI), a leading digital marketing agency, appoints Ajaz Mirza as its vice president – operations. In his new role, Mirza will be responsible for overall company operations. This strategic addition reflects Neil Patel Digital India’s commitment to enhancing its impact in Mumbai, and concurrently, the organisation aims to onboard over 350 new team members by the culmination of 2023.
Additionally, as part of its ongoing growth strategy, the company has significantly broadened its geographical footprint to encompass Mumbai. This expansion has entailed the recruitment of a substantial field force, encompassing several key leadership roles within the city. With a diverse clientele spanning various industries, Neil Patel Digital India presently serves an extensive roster of 100+ clients. Since its inception, NPDI has consistently demonstrated an impressive compound annual growth rate of approximately 40 per cent.
Boasting over a decade and three years of profound involvement in the digital marketing sector, Ajaz arrives armed with a wealth of experience in overseeing all-encompassing organizational functions. His adeptness stands poised to play a pivotal role in driving forward NPDI’s strategic initiative aimed at providing clients with cutting-edge and inventive solution offerings.
Speaking on the new appointments, Neil Patel Digital India, CEO Pradeep Kumar a.k.a Prady said, “I am truly pleased to welcome Ajaz to our team. His track record of remarkable achievements in his prior endeavors is a testament to his capabilities. Leveraging his extensive and well-established background in digital marketing, coupled with our foray into a new market, we are confident that his input will be instrumental in ensuring exceptional service delivery to our valued clients.”
“I am excited to become a part of the versatile team at Neil Patel Digital India, and I eagerly anticipate contributing to the realization of the company’s growth and profitability objectives. With exemplary leadership to inspire us, I aspire to propel NPDI into the next exciting chapter of growth,” said Mirza.
Previously, Mirza held pivotal positions at Merkle Sokrati (Dentsu) and SEOValley Solutions. In his most recent role, he successfully amplified Merkle’s organic media capability’s revenue twofold and augmented the team size by 50 per cent. His exceptional contributions have garnered recognition within esteemed industry circles, and one of his campaigns clinched the award for “Best Marketing through a Healthcare Website/Blog”.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
