Brands
Bajaj Electricals appoints Devika Sachdev as head of advertising and brand management
Mumbai: Bajaj Electricals Ltd, consumer durables, lighting and EPC company, has appointed Devika Sachdev as the head of advertising & brand management. She comes with experience of 21 years in brand marketing and communications. In this role, she will drive the brands’ communication agenda and frame integrated marketing communications strategies across BAJAJ, Morphy Richards and Nirlep. She will be responsible for crafting and executing brand strategies, media planning and digital marketing.
Throughout her career, Sachdev has played a vital role across various consumer businesses, namely the Aditya Birla Group, General Mills, Godrej Consumer Products, Bajaj Consumer Care and Marico. A graduate and a post-graduate in economics from Mumbai University, she is an MBA in Marketing Management from the University of Leeds, UK.
Bajaj Electricals Limited MD & CEO Anuj Poddar said, “Devika’s vast experience in building leading consumer-centric brands across a multitude of product categories puts her in a strong position to drive our ongoing brand transformation journey. What she brings to the table is her deep understanding of consumer insights and markets and translating that into strategic brand management. Over the next few years, she has the challenging agenda of fortifying our brands as we continue to drive growth. I am sure she will create value for the organisation, and I welcome her on board.”
Regarding her new role, Bajaj Electricals Limited head of advertising & brand management Devika Sachdev added, “I am thrilled to join Bajaj Electricals and chart out the larger narrative of all the brands. From fortifying an 84-year-old iconic brand BAJAJ to building the premium brand Morphy Richards and restaging Nirlep along with many more exciting initiatives, I believe this is an apt time to take on the mantle and create impact.”
Brands
Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
