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BBC World gets to partner 3G World Congress 2002
BBC World is the official television media partner of the 3G World Congress 2002.
The annual event, into its seventh year, deals with the global wireless business and will take place from 10-14 June in Hong Kong. The event claims to be the leading forum where telecommunication operators and vendors meet to showcase the latest products and services.
The channel’s logo will be on display on all conference materials and it will be carried throughout the conference centre in the important areas. Stephen Cole, who hosts the information technology show Click Online for the channel, will host the events Industry Achievement Awards on 11 June. Click Online will also produce a special report on the conference, which will air on the channel this month.
Besides this, viewers tuning in to World Business Report and Asia Business Report will get regular updates regarding conference goings on.
Speaking on this, account director for airtime sales in Asia Sally Young said that the package of editorial coverage and special reports was an example of the flexible solutions the UK broadcaster could offer.
The event will explore opportunities in the marketplace for next generation systems based on Code Division Multiple Access. Participating sponsors at the event include Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Lucent and Nortel.
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
