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The Glitch bags digital mandate for OLX Autos
New Delhi: OLX Autos has appointed The Glitch for its digital duties. The digital-first creative agency within the VMLY&R network has won the account through a competitive pitch.
As a part of this partnership, The Glitch will partner with OLX Autos to create awareness and recognition for the brand across India via a robust digital strategy.
The Glitch has a decade of experience in building digital-first brands and championing editorial-first content. It will be responsible for re-imagining OLX Autos presence online via focused and engaging content.
OLX Autos country head of marketing Siddharth Agrawal said, “We are very excited to have The Glitch on board as our partner. We are committed to building a strong brand presence in the digital and social media space and are confident that working with The Glitch will help us drive a better engagement with our target audience.”
Expressing his thoughts on the collaboration, VMLY&R MD (North) Paras Johar said, “The OLX group has a legacy of changing the way Indians buy and sell pretty much anything. We are humbled and excited to be partnering OLX Autos in their journey to do the same for the pre-owned cars segment across the country. Through innovative processes and solutions, they have been able to provide true value for their users since launching in 2009 and we look forward to helping further this through a unique social media strategy to unlock deeper engagement, understanding and conversations with their audience.”
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Madhurendra Malu appointed genesis vertical head at Hyundai
Hyundai taps luxury veteran to steer Genesis debut and growth
GURUGRAM: Hyundai Motor Company India has appointed Madhurendra Malu as vertical head for Genesis, tasking the seasoned auto executive with leading the luxury marque’s official entry and long term growth in the Indian market.
Based in Gurugram, Malu will oversee the brand’s end to end mandate, from luxury positioning and network strategy to crafting a high touch customer experience. The role puts him at the centre of Hyundai’s push to establish Genesis as a serious contender in India’s elite automotive segment.
He joins Hyundai after a short but high impact stint at JSW MG Motor India, where he served as head of sales and earlier as head of CEM and network development. During his time there, Malu helped build the MG Select premium retail format from the ground up. The initiative saw the appointment of 13 dealer partners and the launch of 15 showrooms across 14 cities, with spaces designed to feel more like art galleries than conventional car outlets.
In a farewell note to his MG colleagues, Malu described the experience as a defining chapter. He said the role demanded constant sprints from day one, spanning dealer development, marketing, sales, planning, strategy and execution. Despite the intensity, he called the journey deeply fulfilling and expressed pride in helping lay the foundation of a premium automotive brand in India.
Before MG, Malu held senior leadership roles at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, where he led business and brand development as well as network expansion. He also spent over 16 years at Maruti Suzuki, rising through multiple regional and national sales roles, including commercial business head for the Nexa network in the southern region.
With experience across mass, premium and near luxury segments, Malu’s appointment signals Hyundai’s intent to treat Genesis not just as another launch, but as a carefully curated luxury play. As the brand prepares to enter the Indian market, all eyes will be on how this new captain steers the flagship.
