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Animesh Gupta joins Varun Beverages as vice president – procurement
Seasoned multi-sector leader to steer sourcing, scale ops and growth
MUMBAI: In a move that blends experience with ambition, Varun Beverages Limited has appointed Animesh Gupta as vice president, tapping into his two decades of cross-industry expertise to power its next phase of growth.
Based in Gurugram, Gupta steps into a role that goes beyond titles and into transformation. He will lead strategic sourcing and procurement for non-raw materials across group companies, spanning India, South Asia and Africa. The mandate is clear: sharpen efficiency, strengthen operations and keep pace with the company’s expanding footprint.
Gupta’s career reads like a playbook in scale and strategy. Most recently with The Middleby Corporation, he served as associate vice president and business head for east asia, where he managed a complex portfolio across 15 markets. From owning profit and loss to driving solution-led growth and refining regional operating models, his tenure was marked by both expansion and discipline.
Before that, as assistant vice president and business head for india and south asia, he doubled topline revenue while significantly improving margins, all while building strong cxo-level partnerships with major quick service restaurant chains. His ability to blend commercial sharpness with supply chain resilience stood out, especially during challenging periods like the covid years.
Earlier stints at Jubilant FoodWorks, Escorts, John Deere, Bharti Infratel and Honda Cars India helped shape his foundation in procurement, manufacturing and telecom infrastructure. Across roles, a consistent thread emerges: a focus on cost leadership, operational continuity and scalable systems.
At Varun Beverages, that experience now finds a broader canvas. As the company continues to grow across geographies, Gupta’s mix of global perspective and on-ground execution could prove to be just the right ingredient in its growth recipe.
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Paroma Dayal joins dentsu as VP, sports, e-sports, gaming & live experiences
Senior leader to steer brand partnerships and live experiences in fast-evolving space
MUMBAI: Paroma Dayal has taken on a new role at dentsu as vice president for sports, e-sports, gaming and live experiences, signalling the agency network’s sharpened focus on high-growth content ecosystems.
In her new position, Dayal will lead strategic expansion across sports and gaming, working at the intersection of brand partnerships, live experiences and integrated marketing solutions. The mandate reflects a broader industry shift where fandom, content and commerce increasingly converge.
Dayal brings over 15 years of experience spanning digital platforms, broadcast networks and advertising sales. Most recently, she served as senior client partner for APAC at Quora, where she worked on business strategy and client growth across the region.
Before that, she was associate director at MX Player, overseeing monetisation and brand solutions for MX Player and MX Takatak. Her earlier stint at Viacom18 Media Private Limited saw her rise to senior manager and group head north for ad sales and brand solutions across youth, music and English entertainment channels.
She also held roles at Viacom, managing advertising sales for brands such as MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central, and began her career with stints at Star India Pvt Ltd, India Today and NDTV.
Academically, Dayal completed an executive MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2024, adding formal training in brand management and digital marketing to her hands-on industry experience. She is also a graduate of Jesus and Mary College in New Delhi.
Her appointment comes at a time when brands are doubling down on sports and gaming as cultural touchpoints, not just media channels. With Dayal at the helm, dentsu appears set to play a more active role in shaping how brands show up in these fast-moving arenas.
