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Amit Sahrawat promoted to senior director at Samsung Electronics
Noida-based tech leader to drive innovation in communication and firmware
MUMBAI: Samsung Electronics has promoted Amit Sahrawat to senior director, effective March 2026. Based in Noida, Amit will lead strategic research and development initiatives, focusing on enhancing communication protocols, system software, and next-generation firmware to boost device performance and collaboration across teams.
Sharing his excitement, Amit said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as senior director at Samsung Electronics! I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from my team, seniors, mentors and peers. I feel fortunate to work alongside such talented and passionate individuals. The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, and we are transforming to create solutions and products that make a meaningful impact on society. In this role, I remain committed to fostering a culture of innovation, growth and leading AI initiatives to achieve great things.”
Amit brings over 18 years of experience at Samsung Electronics, progressing through roles from senior chief engineer to director. His career has focused on system architecture, embedded programming, team leadership, and technical vision. Before Samsung, he contributed to Conexant Systems and Network Programs India Ltd, honing his expertise in system software and communication protocols.
With this elevation, Amit is set to steer Samsung’s R&D ambitions, shaping the next wave of technology solutions that blend performance, collaboration and innovation.
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
