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Amit Dhawan joins Art-E MediaTech as partner & CEO
MUMBAI: Art-E MediaTech, a full-service marketing and advertising agency, has announced the appointment of Amit Dhawan as its CEO and the newest partner in the firm.
An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Dhawan was previously with Schbang as the founding partner and business head for their Delhi office, where he was responsible for setting up the business in the North as well as leading the company’s media business. In his eight plus years of experience, he has worked with a diverse set of 200+ brands, including Johnson & Johnson, Panasonic, Godrej, Cipla, Realme, and more.
“While we empower ourselves to meet the changing marketing landscape, we must have the solid support of people that will propel us forward. Having someone of Amit Dhawan’s calibre join us brings rich expertise in driving our clients to a reputable position in the marketplace, combined with qualitative and admirable leadership skills and knowledge,” said Art-E co-founder Rohit Sakunia. “We are delighted to welcome Amit as our partner as we continue to grow and disrupt the industry.” Art-E was founded by Rohit Sakunia, Tejender Sharma, and Animesh Mukherjee in 2018.
Amit Dhawan said, “I am excited about becoming a part of Art-E, which has always been at the forefront of delivering meaningful and true solutions to its clients by seamlessly integrating creative, tech, and media. By applying the learning I have had so far, I hope to make a meaningful difference to the business of our clients.”
Dhawan has also been featured in the ’30 under 30′ list by Agency Reporter as well as amongst the Top 100 smartest digital marketing leaders by the World Digital Marketing Congress, Global Federation of Digital Marketing, World Federation of Marketing Professionals, and CMO Asia.
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Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
