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ACK Media elevates Manas Mohan as CEO – Publishing
MUMBAI: The ACK (Amar Chitra Katha) Media Group which is expanding its portfolio of media business and creating new paradigms of growth, has elevated Manas Mohan to the role of CEO-Publishing.
In his new role, he will continue to report to ACK Media CEO Vijay Sampath.
The publishing vertical of ACK is growing at an exponential pace with several initiatives in the pipeline and the elevation will provide strategic leadership and growth momentum to the vertical.
Prior to this, Mohan was the COO at the company and oversaw the direct marketing and e-commerce business, The National Geographic business, licensing and merchandising, advertising sales and the strategic marketing leadership of the brand. It was in January 2012 that he was elevated to the post of COO.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
