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Byju’s ropes in Mrinall Dey as VP –Corporate Communications
MUMBAI: Edtech major, Byju’s has onboarded Mrinall Dey as vice president-Corporate Communications. He announced the development on his LinkedIn page through a post.
Dey will be responsible for developing a comprehensive corporate communications plan that will reinforce the company’s aims, aspirations, business objectives, and influence. He will report to Paroma Roy Chowdhury, chief communications officer in this newly created position, and work closely with Chowdhury in building the company’s media strategy and crisis communications. He will also serve as a strategic advisor to BYJU’S founders.
Earlier, Dey served a stint at Weber Shandwick as senior vice president & head-media strategy.
Previously, he held the position of AVP – Public Affairs & Communications at American Express Banking Corp, where he served a stint of over eight years. He has also been associated with companies such as Pepsico India and Bharti Airtel in the corporate communications space.
An alumnus of IIM- Lucknow, Dey is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in driving internal and external marketing and corporate communications within a fast-paced environment. He has expertise in designing communications strategies, content management, and execution of public relations & CSR programmes.
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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.
