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Atul Projects builds its brand with new marketing head
MUMBAI: Looks like Atul Projects just got a solid foundation for its next big story. The Mumbai-based real estate developer has appointed Piyush Niljikar as its head of marketing, signalling a brand reboot built on creativity, strategy, and legacy.
With over 15 years of experience across advertising and real estate, Piyush brings a blend of creative and commercial flair. He’s led campaigns at Creativeland Asia and WYP Worldwide, shaping brands such as Mercedes-Benz India, Godrej Cinthol, United Colors of Benetton, Zee5, Arrow and TAJ Group. In real estate, his standout achievement was driving a sell-out in just 18 months at CCI Projects, followed by an award-winning stint at Ashwin Sheth Group, where he led the buzzworthy Spot The Orange Dot campaign.
“Piyush’s deep understanding of brand building and integrated marketing aligns perfectly with our vision of redefining luxury living through innovation and quality,” said Atul Projects managing director Aakash Patel. “His leadership will be key in amplifying our brand presence and delivering impactful, customer-centric campaigns.”
On his new role, Piyush said, “Atul Projects has a proud legacy built on trust and transparency. I’m thrilled to shape a brand narrative that resonates deeply with homebuyers while driving real business growth.”
As Atul Projects expands its residential footprint across the MMR region, Piyush’s appointment marks the start of a new chapter, one where legacy meets modern marketing muscle, and every campaign is built to last.
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Coca-Cola appoints Tapaswee Chandele as Global Chief People Officer
Succeeds Lisa Chang from May 1, reports to CEO Henrique Braun
MUMBAI- When leadership refreshes, culture often follows and The Coca-Cola Company is pouring a new mix into its global people strategy. The company has appointed Tapaswee Chandele as its Global Chief People Officer, marking a key transition in its human resources leadership as long-time executive Lisa Chang steps down after seven years in the role.
The appointment, effective May 1, positions Chandele at the helm of Coca-Cola’s global people agenda at a time when multinational organisations are rethinking talent, culture and leadership pipelines in an increasingly hybrid and competitive workforce landscape.
In her new role, she will report to chief executive officer Henrique Braun, signalling the strategic importance of HR within the company’s top leadership structure.
Chandele brings over two decades of institutional knowledge to the role. She currently serves as senior vice president and executive assistant to president and chief financial officer John Murphy, a position she has held since May 2025, placing her at the centre of the company’s financial and operational decision-making. Prior to this, she spent six years, from 2019 to 2025, as senior vice president of global talent, development and HR system partnerships, where she led Coca-Cola’s worldwide talent strategy and worked closely within Chang’s leadership team.
Her journey with Coca-Cola began in 2001 in India, and over the years she has built a cross-market perspective through roles spanning human resources and talent development. Her international assignments across Turkiye and South Africa, followed by a relocation to the United States in 2017, reflect a career shaped by both geographic and functional diversity, an increasingly critical trait for global leadership roles.
The transition also marks the end of Lisa Chang’s seven-year tenure, during which she played a central role in shaping Coca-Cola’s global people practices through a period defined by organisational transformation and evolving workforce expectations.
Chandele’s elevation comes at a time when HR is no longer a back-office function but a strategic driver of growth, culture and resilience. As Coca-Cola looks ahead, the focus will likely be on aligning talent strategy with business agility ensuring that the people behind the brand remain as globally adaptive as the product itself.
