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BVITV – Japan promotes Harry Tanaka to VP sales
MUMBAI: Disney’s Buena Vista International Television Japan (BVITV-J) has promoted Harry Tanaka to vice president, sales, as announced today, Walt Disney Television International Japan Senior VP and M D Paul Candland to whom he will report.
In his new role, Tanaka will manage the day-to-day sales operations of BVITV-J to maximize opportunities for the business, in particular the transformation to direct free television distribution in this market, informs an official release.
Commenting on the appointment Candland said, “Harry has been a key contributor in the growth of Disney’s TV business in Japan. His background, combined with his experience with us over the past four years, has uniquely prepared him for this position. In his new post at BVITV-J, he’ll continue to bring the best of our content to viewers all over Japan.”
Tanaka joined The Walt Disney Company in November 2002 as a lead legal counsel, supporting both the Disney Channel and BVITV businesses in Japan. A four-year employee of The Walt Disney Company, Tanaka was promoted to Executive Director, Business Development in 2005. Heading up that group, he has been responsible for extending distribution of Disney’s content to both new and existing platforms.
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Infectious Advertising promotes Siddhartha Singh to CEO and managing partner
Leadership reshuffle sees Nisha Singhania shift focus to strategy and growth
MUMBAI: Infectious Advertising has elevated Siddhartha Singh to chief executive officer and managing partner, marking a key leadership transition at the independent agency.
Singh, who previously served as chief operating officer, has been credited with strengthening the agency’s operational framework and deepening client relationships during a phase of sustained growth. His elevation signals a continued push towards integrating strategy and creativity while scaling the business.
As part of the reshuffle, Nisha Singhania, co-founder and managing partner, will step away from day-to-day executive responsibilities to focus on strategic initiatives and the agency’s next growth phase.
Infectious Advertising co-founders and managing partners Nisha Singhania and Ramanuj Shastry said, “Siddhartha understands both the ambition and the soul of this agency. This elevation reflects the trust he has earned over the years.”
Infectious Advertising chief executive officer Siddhartha Singh said, “Infectious has always been about creating work that people care about. I’m humbled by the trust and excited to lead the agency at a time when there is a significant opportunity to create real impact.”
In his new role, Singh will work closely with the founders to steer the agency’s next phase, with a focus on deeper strategic integration, long-term client partnerships, and continued investment in talent and culture.
The transition underscores the agency’s emphasis on internal leadership development as it looks to build a future-ready organisation anchored in its core values.
