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Colors’ Raj Nayak to lead Indian delegation at AdAsia 2015
MUMBAI: Colors CEO Raj Nayak will lead the Indian delegation at AdAsia 2015 to be held from22-25 November in Taipei.
The announcement was made by The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) chairman Pradeep Guha in the presence of AFAA vice-chairman Raymond So.
Guha said, “I am very pleased that Raj Nayak is leading the Indian delegation to AdAsia Taipei. It is a great opportunity for professionals from marketing advertising and the media to participate in Asia’s premier advertising event.”
The principle objective of AdAsia is to give Asian advertising a boost while showcasing that it is at par with international advertising standards. Every alternate year, the event is held at a different destination with Taipei being the host for the congress’ 2015 edition.
AdAsia is a platform that brings together prominent professionals from all over Asia as they get the opportunity to interact and exchange ideas. With top notch speakers from across the world who will not only talk business but also participate in informal get-togethers to foster a strong relationship, AdAsia is the must-visit event for the industry every year.
Nayak said, “I would like to thank my peers and colleagues in the industry and the industry body associations, who have found me worthy of this honour. AdAsia serves as the ideal platform to bring together like minded professionals to meet, network and share ideas on a global scale, helping in the overall growth and development of the community at large. I would urge my friends from the industry to try and send as many delegates from their organisation to represent India in its full strength.”
The Advertising Club chief operating officer Bipin R Pandit added, “AdAsia, a biennial event, is one of the most looked forward to event within the advertising community. With the Indian market evolving constantly, AdAsia serves as the perfect platform for industry leaders to come together to showcase Indian campaigns that have potential to create global impact. We are happy to have Raj Nayak lead the delegation in Taipei this year; his knowledge and expertise in the M&E industry is unparalleled and under his leadership, the very huge Indian delegation will surely emerge as the frontrunners at the congress.”
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
