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Rahul Sandil appointed vice president & general manager of global marketing & communications at MediaTek
MUMBAI: MediaTek has announced the appointment of Rahul Sandil as vice president and general manager of global marketing and communications. With over 30 years of extensive experience in marketing, communications, and business development, Rahul brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the role. He is based in the US.
In his capacity as MediaTek’s chief Marcom executive, Rahul is responsible for overseeing the company’s global brand strategy, marketing innovation, strategic partnerships, and corporate communications, connecting cutting-edge technology with audiences around the world. His career is marked by a commitment to accelerating growth, launching industry-leading product lines, and executing impactful marketing campaigns.
Before joining MediaTek, Rahul held senior leadership roles at Micron Technology, Microsoft, Amazon, HTC, and other global organizations in the technology sector. As vice president of corporate Marketing at Micron, he was integral in shaping the company’s marketing strategy and brand development. Additionally, he has served as an advisor and mentor to various companies, leveraging his expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and advanced digital marketing to drive sustainable growth.
Rahul holds an MBA in marketing and international business from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon, and a BA (Honors) in economics from St. Xavier’s College. He has also been actively involved in Aiesec, leading global initiatives to foster youth leadership and development.
As a passionate advocate for innovation and meaningful connections, Rahul is poised to propel MediaTek’s marketing and communications strategies to new heights, driving brand growth and transformative initiatives that resonate across industries.
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Primus Partners appoints Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri as independent director
Veteran aviation and defence professional joins as independent director
NEW DELHI: Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, a founding member of Akasa Air, as an independent director, strengthening the consulting firm’s board as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Khatri brings more than three decades of experience across defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting. She was part of the core team that helped build Akasa Air from concept to launch, contributing to what has been widely described as one of the fastest airline scale ups in recent aviation history.
At Primus Partners, she will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and help steer the firm’s long term growth plans. Her experience of building a start up into a full scale organisation is expected to support the consulting firm as it expands its footprint.
Primus Partners co-founder and chairperson Davinder Sandhu, said the appointment brings valuable expertise to the board. “Neelu’s journey across defence, aviation and consulting brings a rare blend of operational insight and strategic thinking. Her experience in rapidly scaling Akasa Air will be invaluable as we continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on corporate governance,” he said.
Primus Partners, an India headquartered management consulting and solutions firm, has emphasised governance and board oversight since its early days. The company has also taken an unconventional approach by inviting its Gen Z employees to attend board meetings so that younger perspectives can contribute to discussions.
Speaking on her appointment, Khatri said the consulting sector is entering a transformative period shaped by emerging technologies. “The industry is evolving rapidly with the rise of AI. This is an exciting moment for an Indian origin consulting firm like Primus Partners to expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence globally,” she said.
She added that as the firm pursues ambitious expansion plans, her focus will be on ensuring strong governance frameworks and effective risk management as the organisation scales.
