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Anshul Asawa to take the helm at DMart as CEO from February
MUMBAI: Avenue Supermarts, the company behind the ever-busy DMart aisles, has lined up a smooth handover at the top. Anshul Asawa has been appointed chief executive officer and key managerial personnel, effective 1 February 2026, following approval by the board and its nomination and remuneration committee.
Asawa, who is currently CEO designate, will also step into the role of managing director from 1 April 2026 for a three-year term, subject to shareholder approval. The move signals a carefully planned leadership transition at one of India’s most admired retail success stories, underscoring its focus on governance and long-term succession rather than sudden shifts.
With nearly three decades at Unilever behind him, Asawa brings global polish and operational grit in equal measure. His career spans senior leadership roles across India, Europe and Southeast Asia, including stints as general manager for Home Care in Greater Asia, head of Unilever Thailand, and global vice president for digital, e-commerce and customer development. From building billion-rupee brands to expanding rural distribution and scaling e-commerce channels, his résumé reads like a masterclass in consumer business.
For DMart, known for quiet consistency rather than loud reinvention, Asawa’s appointment blends experience with intent. It is less about changing the tune and more about ensuring the music plays on, steadily, profitably and for the long haul.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
