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Award Nominees for 2nd Edition of IAA Leadership Awards Announced
MUMBAI: The International Advertising Association’s (IAA) India chapter today revealed nominations for the first 12 categories of the much-awaited second edition of the IAA Leadership Awards. Taking into account the outstanding marketing and related initiatives that have been undertaken in the year gone by, the nominees have been shortlisted from the fields of Marketing of various products and services categories.
The IAA Leadership Awards is a unique initiative which celebrates leaders in the fields of Marketing, Advertising and Media. The 2nd edition of the IAA Awards will witness honoring 21 individuals in as many categories who will be handpicked through a 2-stage selection process.
The following are the list of nominees revealed today who will compete to win the 2nd Edition of the IAA Leadership Awards:
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Speaking on the nominees, Srinivasan Swamy, President IAA India and VP-Development, IAA Asia Pacific, and Chairman, R K SWAMY BBDO said, “Following the success of the first edition of the IAA Leadership Awards, we continue to honour and recognize the contributions of individuals across various verticals who have made a positive difference for the brands they represent. The nominees can be happy with the fact that they are the chosen few from the field of Marketing, shortlisted via a scientific thought process and detailed research. By celebrating their achievements, we hope to motivate them to raise the bar year-on-year.”
The annual Awards this year is scheduled to take place on 1st March 2014 at Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Honourable Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Sri Manish Tewari will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. The who’s who of the marketing, advertising and media industry are expected to be present at the awards night.
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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.
