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Abby Awards 2017 shortlists to be available for review
MUMBAI: The iconic and pioneering Creative Awards – Abby 2017 has set another benchmark in transparency and efficacy. After receiving the highest ever number of creative entries, the first round of the prestigious Abby awards judging is presently on in multiple locations. The shortlists selected by the esteemed jury panels will progressively be uploaded on www.abbyshortlist.com
The Advertising Club president Raj Nayak said, “Abby’s are the most prestigious national award for excellence in communication. We have left no stone unturned to make our judging process transparent and responsive. Uploading the shortlist entries for feedback is a step towards facilitating greater transparency and inclusivity.”
Any further comments about what could be inspired work etc. could be sent within five days of the shortlist appearing, along with supporting documents, to the Advertising Club (adclub@vsnl.com) marked to the Chairman Awards Governing Council. No correspondence would be entertained after this. Only correspondence submitted with an original name and email id would be accepted. After Audit screening the feedback received could be put up to the jury in the second round of judging.
ABBY Awards 2017 is to be held at Goafest 2017 on 6, 7 and 8 of April. The awards adjudged by a renowned jury panel will see inspiring campaigns brought alive in the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 January 2017 being celebrated by the entire fraternity.
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
