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Almas Khan takes charge of Dun & Bradstreet India’s marketing revival
MUMBAI: Dun & Bradstreet India has recruited Almas Khan as head of marketing and CSR, tasking her with turbocharging the company’s brand presence and sharpening its competitive edge in a market hungry for data-driven insights.
Khan arrives from CRIF, where she oversaw marketing across the company’s Indian operations and led regional initiatives across the Middle East. Her two-decade track record spans digital transformation at ICICI Bank, where she revolutionised the lender’s digital channels and customer experience, plus stints at Western Union and Reliance Life.
The appointment signals Dun & Bradstreet’s ambitions to deepen relationships with clients and fortify its position as India’s go-to provider of business decisioning data and analytics. Khan will shepherd the company’s corporate social responsibility agenda whilst crafting marketing strategies to amplify the firm’s footprint across the subcontinent.
Managing director and chief executive of Dun & Bradstreet India, Avinash Gupta, said the hire would inject fresh dynamism into a rapidly evolving market. “Her innovative approach to marketing will strengthen our brand and deepen client engagement,” he noted.
Khan herself sounded bullish on the opportunity. “I’m inspired to join D&B’s legacy of trust and innovation,” she said. “As we harness AI and data-driven insights, I’m keen to collaborate on making D&B a true partner in powering India’s economic momentum at this defining moment of growth”.
The move underscores Dun & Bradstreet’s determination to punch harder in an increasingly competitive landscape where data, more than ever, means opportunity.
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Republic Media Network appoints Mohit Dhamne as group CEO
Founding member elevated as network reports 149 million monthly digital users
NEW DELHI: Republic Media Network has appointed Mohit Dhamne as its group chief executive officer, elevating a founding member who has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2016.
Dhamne’s rise within the network has been steady and multi-layered. He began as head of finance, later taking on responsibilities as company secretary and EVP (Finance), before being elevated to chief financial officer in December 2023. In his new role, he will now oversee the group’s overall strategic and operational direction.
The network described him as a key architect of its evolution into one of India’s leading broadcast and digital news platforms. He brings cross-functional expertise spanning finance, law and management, backed by qualifications as a chartered accountant, company secretary, and a postgraduate management degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Congratulating him, Arnab Goswami said Dhamne has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s growth journey since inception. He added that the founding team’s shared experience and leadership framework will help the network pursue new opportunities and scale further.
The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the network. Over recent months, Republic has expanded its core business team by 30 per cent and strengthened its leadership structure with senior executives managing defined revenue portfolios across platforms.
On the digital front, Republic Digital has reported 149 million monthly users, according to Comscore data, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most widely consumed digital news offerings.
The growth has also been supported by expansion in its integrated brand solutions division, Republic Brand Studio, as the network continues to build a more diversified revenue ecosystem.
With this leadership transition, Republic Media Network is positioning itself for its next phase of expansion, combining broadcast strength with accelerating digital scale.
