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Kimberly-Clark India names Saakshi Verma Menon as marketing director
Mumbai: Consumer goods company Kimberly-Clark has announced the appointment of Saakshi Verma Menon as marketing director in India.
In her new role, Saakshi will lead the brand, digital, research, analytics & product innovation teams. She will be a part of senior leadership on the journey of transformational acceleration. Additionally, she will also be responsible for shaping a brand-building organisation in a digital-first world, the company said in a statement.
Saakshi comes with 18 years of experience across several global brands like Colgate Palmolive, Coca-Cola, and Uber.
“We are delighted to welcome Saakshi to our Kimberly-Clark India team,” said Kimberly-Clark India’s MD Mainak Dhar. “She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience to our business that will help in accelerating the transformational growth agenda we have- both in terms of our current portfolio and in future expansion plans. I look forward to her leadership in shaping a future-ready marketing organisation that will not just deliver today’s results but creates capabilities, talent, and mindset to accelerate our progress towards the exciting future we see for this business.”
“I am delighted to join Kimberly-Clark India at this exciting point in the transformational journey of the company,” said Saakshi. “Kimberly-Clark is at the cusp of unleashing the potential of its brands in India and I am looking forward to working with the team to take India to its next phase of growth, especially in terms of creating a world-class brand-building organisation that can thrive in a digital-first world.”
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
