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Japanese Super Formula: TCS named title sponsor of championship team
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, today announced that it has been named the title sponsor for team Nakajima Racing in the Japanese Super Formula Championship 2017 series.
Further, TCS will look to contribute as technology partner to TCS Nakajima Racing, leveraging its wealth of knowledge and technical expertise in the field of IT.
Today’s racing machines generate increasingly profuse amounts of data. As technology partner, TCS will collaborate with TCS Nakajima Racing to drive greater efficiency and sophistication in their data analytics.
“We are honoured to partner with such a renowned team, headed by Satoru Nakajima, and are excited at the potential of contributing to TCS Nakajima Racing’s Super Formula campaign through the power of Digital technology,” said Japan Tata Consultancy Services (TCS Japan) president and CEO Amur S. Lakshminarayanan. “As is the case with all TCS’ sponsorships, it is our desire to leverage our forte in Digital to enhance the experience of partners, supporters and the broader community,” he said.
TCS Nakajima Racing general director Satoru Nakajima said, “Firstly I must say that it is an honour to unveil the newly named TCS Nakajima Racing, and I extend my thanks to all those supporting our team’s endeavours. Our first mission as a team is to ensure all measures are taken to position our two drivers for success ahead of the season opener.”
Further, Nakajima commented that, “Through our collaboration with TCS this season, we hope to build a relationship that grows into the future. We see the partnership as an opportunity to contribute to the further growth of motorsports in a new dimension, capitalizing on our respective strengths, while of course pursuing greater heights for the team itself.”
Nakajima Racing is a professional motor racing team based in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, located near the world class Fuji Speedway to the east of Mt. Fuji. Led by renowned former Japanese F1driver, Satoru Nakajima, the team’s mission goes beyond winning championships, and includes contribution to the overall advancement of motorsports through fan, stakeholder and community engagement aimed at raising the profile or motor racing.
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
