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Data & analytics company Ugam completes 20 successful years
NEW DELHI: Ugam, a Merkle data and analytics company, is celebrating the completion of 20 successful years this month. Over two decades, Ugam has helped global corporations make superior data-driven business decisions. Today, Ugam has long-tenured relationships with 85+ Fortune 500 companies, has over 2,100 employees worldwide and presence in more than 10 locations across North America, EMEA and APAC.
This month also marks a year since Ugam became part of the $10 billion Dentsu group. In July 2019, Ugam joined Merkle, a leading data-driven global performance marketing company and part of Dentsu. Ugam represents the largest acquisition in Merkle’s history.
Ugam co-founder and CEO Sunil Mirani said, “It has been an incredible 20-year journey and we are proud to have made a mark as a next-gen analytics company. I am grateful to my Ugam family who play a key role in the company’s growth. Over 20 years, we have stayed true to our values and, we continue to nurture and strengthen our culture which we cherish deeply. I am also grateful to our clients, partners and other stakeholders who have been a part of our journey. We are filled with renewed vigour as we move onward, as part of the Merkle and Dentsu family.”
In the last 20 years, Ugam has won many accolades and received recognition from independent industry bodies. In 2020, Ugam was featured as a Great Place to Work for Data Scientists by Analytics India Magazine. Ugam enjoys a very high employee boomerang rate. Hundreds of its employees have been with the company for over a decade, and for whom their stint with Ugam has been the longest in their career.
Celebrations kickstarted at Ugam this week with the theme ‘20 years and onward’. The occasion virtually brings together Ugam employees from around the world for various engagement initiatives related to the milestone. The celebrations will culminate with a company-wide townhall which will be attended by senior leaders from Ugam, Merkle and Dentsu.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
