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Sanju Menon appointed as COO of Publicis Ambience and Publicis Beehive
MUMBAI: Publicis Worldwide today announced Sanju Menon as the new chief operating officer of Publicis Ambience and Publicis Beehive. He takes over the charge from Paritosh Srivastava, who was elevated to the role of managing director of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. Menon will be looking into the growth agenda of the company while providing new inputs and idea to a host of brands under the umbrella of Publicis Ambience & Publicis Beehive. Commencing the post from 2 January, Menon will report to Srija Chatterjee, managing director Publicis Worldwide, India.
Talking about the appointment Srija Chatterjee said, “It’s been an emotional ride these past few days as one of our most dependable faces departs to take on a larger role at the Groupe level. But that’s an exciting journey to undertake and Paritosh deserves every bit of the success that has come his way. I’d like to thank Paritosh for setting up steady and solid-looking agencies under Publicis Ambience & Publicis Beehive. At the same time, I’d like to welcome Sanju to the Publicis Worldwide family and can vouch for his credibility as one of the most exciting talents to watch out for.”
Menon joins Publicis Worldwide after working as executive vice president in Leo Burnett India where he was responsible for managing the entire Bajaj portfolio for the agency. He has been associated with Leo Burnett since 2015. Menon started his advertising career with SN Design in 2005 and a year later joined Bates 141 as brand executive.
Commenting on his new role Menon said, “The last five years at Leo Burnett have been very rewarding. I will cherish the association. From the outside, I have seen that Publicis Worldwide has fantastic talents and long-standing relationships with brands that are trusted, loved, and have enormous potential. Equipped with the Publicis Groupe’s ‘Power of One’ philosophy and with the trust of our partners, I look forward to working with Srija and her talented team on building effective and innovative solutions that will make Publicis Worldwide more agile, and a powerhouse within the group."
Menon worked with some of the most iconic Indian brands that went on to win top honours across reputed award festivals including Cannes Lions, Effies, Clio etc.
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UP govt, HGS unit to skill one lakh youth in digital push
MoU targets jobs, training and future ready talent across state
MUMBAI: Government of Uttar Pradesh has joined hands with OneOTT Intertainment Limited, the broadband arm of Hinduja Global Solutions, to train one lakh youth, signalling a fresh push towards jobs in the digital economy.
The memorandum of understanding, signed with the Employment Department Uttar Pradesh, aims to bridge the gap between skills and industry needs while opening up employment pathways for young people across the state.
The agreement was formalised by principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram and whole-time director, Hinduja Global Solutions and MD and CEO, OneOTT Intertainment Limited, Vynsley Fernandes, in the presence of labour minister Anil Rajbhar.
Under the partnership, OneOTT Intertainment Limited will roll out training programmes, workshops and knowledge-sharing platforms designed to equip youth with skills aligned to a rapidly digitising economy. The initiative will also include research inputs, technical guidance and policy-level support to ensure effective execution.
Principal secretary, labour and employment, M. K. Shanmugha Sundaram, said, “This collaboration will help align skill development programmes with actual industry needs and prepare the youth of Uttar Pradesh for emerging opportunities in the digital services sector.”
Hinduja Global Solutions whole-time director, and OneOTT Intertainment Limited MD and CEO Vynsley Fernandes said, “India’s progress is closely linked to strengthening the capabilities of its young workforce. At HGS, we see skills evolving alongside technology, and partnerships like this help build a stronger digital ecosystem.”
The state government will facilitate coordination across departments and institutions, ensuring the programmes reach the right audiences and deliver measurable outcomes.
As digital infrastructure expands and technology reshapes job markets, initiatives like this are positioning skill development not just as training, but as a gateway to opportunity for the next generation.
