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BlueStone appoints Arvind Singhal as chief operating officer
MUMBAI: BlueStone has appointed Arvind Singhal as chief operating officer (COO). In his new role, Singhal will be responsible for charting out the growth plans and lead the market on all fronts of brand development, customer acquisition and growing sales and profits.
“We are quite excited to have Arvind on board. Arvind brings in an expertise, which is quite diverse and he has taken up various portfolios ranging from marketing to overall P&L. He has worked across various industries. His understanding of consumer behaviour and market is one of the best in the industry, which is going to be a great asset for us. As we desire to grow at an accelerated pace, especially for next couple of years, his thought process will surely give strategic direction to individual functions. We are sure that with Arvind coming in, our journey towards attaining our vision will be much smoother,” said BlueStone founder and CEO Gaurav Singh.
With over 16 years of experience in diverse industries in companies like Asian Paints, Marico Industries, Nokia, Reliance and McDonald’s India, Singhal last served TaxiForSure as CEO.
Singhal added, “I am excited about the huge opportunity Bluestone has in the jewelry market in India, which is over $50 billion and poised to grow at a CAGR of 14 per cent plus. Bluestone brings to consumers a huge selection of contemporary design to choose from and delivered at their doorstep within 48-72 hours.”
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
