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Satishwar Balakrishnan appointed CFO of Aegon Life Insurance
MUMBAI: Aegon Life Insurance, pioneer of digital insurance in India today announced the appointment of Satishwar Balakrishnan as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. Satishwar brings with him a rich experience of close to two decades in the Insurance and Finance Industry. He joins Aegon Life from IndiaFirst Life where he was the Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Vineet Arora, CEO, Aegon Life said, “We are thrilled to welcome Satishwar to the Aegon Life leadership team. His expertise in the field will be a great asset to us. With addition of Satishwar’s vast experience, we are confident in the ability of our experienced management team to lead Aegon life Insurance into a new phase of profitable growth.”
On his appointment Satishwar shares, “The insurance business in India is on growth path and being associated with a new age digital insurance company with remarkable capabilities such as Aegon Life is exciting and challenging. I look forward to leverage my experience within the life insurance industry to attain and set new achievements and benchmarks.” Satishwar is a Chartered Accountant by qualification.
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Gaëtan du Peloux of Marcel named jury chair for Abby Awards 2026
French creative leader to head Still Print category at Goafest this May
MUMBAI: Gaëtan du Peloux, co-president and chief creative officer at Marcel, has been appointed jury chair for the Still Print category at the Abby Awards 2026, powered by The One Club | The One Show.
Born in Paris and the eldest of seven siblings, du Peloux began his career as a copywriter at CLM/BBDO in 2003. Over the years, he has become one of the most celebrated French creatives of his generation, with over 400 awards to his name, including multiple Cannes Lions Grand Prix, D&AD Black Pencils and One Show best of show accolades.
At Marcel, the creative hot shop of Publicis Groupe, du Peloux and his creative partner, Youri Guerassimov, have produced landmark campaigns for national and international brands. Notable work includes “The Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables” for Intermarché, “The Black Supermarket” for Carrefour, “HackMarket” for Back Market, and “WoMen’s Football” for Orange.
Du Peloux also serves as president of the French Art Director’s Club and has participated in numerous creative festivals worldwide, including D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, LIA, Eurobest, Andy, NY Festival and French ADC. Outside work, he is a husband and father of three.
The Abby Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club | The One Show will take place during Goafest 2026 from 20 to 22 May in Goa, where du Peloux will lead the judging of the Still Print category.
