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Tilt Brand Solutions ties up with L.A based Ryde Network
MUMBAI: Having launched operations just under 3 months ago, Tilt Brand Solutions is striking yet another collaboration in the dynamic and ever evolving content space. Close on the heels of announcing its creative and operational collaboration with content creation and production house, Supari Studios, Tilt has now formally partnered with social media mavericks Ryde Network.
Based out of Los Angeles, Ryde Network is the largest fashion, life-style and travel network on Instagram with over 30 channels and an audience of over 11M. Ryde Network has been working with top brands such as Wrangler, Dior and Polaroid helping them connect and transact directly with its audience.
Says Rajiv Chatterjee, Chief Business Officer, Tilt Brand Solutions “Brands today have an incredible opportunity to market themselves on the principle of transference of trust, rather than a sales pitch. With our partnership with Ryde Network, we are poised to offer bespoke social media marketing solutions to brand owners who wish to make an impression through an authentic peer to peer network of global content creators. Richard and his entire team at Ryde are committed to bringing world class content solutions for brands on Social Media as it becomes perhaps the most impactful and engaging way for brands to communicate and commercially transact with their audiences”.
Richard D’ Alessio, Founder, Ryde Network says – “What makes us different is that we aren’t an influencer network, and we aren’t selling influencer marketing. What we offer is something more akin to TV and print which is direct access to a premium network of inspirational channels that are run by the biggest tastemakers on the planet. We work directly with brand owners to create artful stories and visual executions that trigger emotions, engage people, and drive direct to consumer on platform sales. Our immediate task is of course to grow the network in India, while we continue to expand our already significant footprint globally.”
Richard D’ Alessio also has an international reputation as a film director and master storyteller who has successfully made over 500 films for brands in 43 countries. He has consistently been a visionary of short form storytelling, audience insights and consumer behaviour, helping brands transcend borders and build loyalty.
Concludes Richard – “Even if it seems like we are worlds apart in terms of time and space, we at Ryde have never felt more aligned with Tilt’s take and vision on brands, consumers and content"
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LTTS CDO Narayanan Ramanathan steps down
Resignation effective 19 February, company cites personal reasons
CHENNAI: L&T Technology Services Limited announced the resignation of its chief delivery officer and senior management personnel Narayanan Ramanathan, marking a key leadership exit at the engineering services firm.
Ramanathan stepped down from his role, effective at the close of business on 19 February 2026, citing personal reasons. The company accepted the resignation the same day and duly filed all regulatory disclosures related to his cessation.
Based in Chennai, Ramanathan led LTTS’s Digital Products and Manufacturing Services (DPMS) business as a P&L head, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations and large-scale digital transformation programmes. His mandate covered Industry X.0, the Internet of Things, operational technology cybersecurity, robotics, cobots, digital twins, analytics and artificial intelligence.
He joined LTTS in 2018 and spent nearly eight years at the firm, holding several leadership roles before becoming chief delivery officer in November 2024. During his tenure, he worked closely with global capability centres to execute engineering-led digital strategies for international clients.
A technology industry veteran with over 27 years of experience, Ramanathan previously held senior leadership roles at Tech Mahindra, where he served as vice president and global head for connected engineering and analytics, and earlier led integrated engineering solutions across APAC and MEAI markets.
Ramanathan is also the first recipient of the International Galileo Master Award from the European Space Agency. LTTS said there is no additional information to disclose regarding board relationships following his resignation.
