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Debashis Paul joins Percept/H as COO
MUMBAI: Percept/H has announced the appointment of Debashis Paul as its chief operating officer (COO).
Indiantelevision.com had reported on 17 August that Paul is joining Percept/H.
Paul will be based in New Delhi and will have a national role at Percept/H. He is responsible for six offices including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune and Lucknow.
Percept/H CEO Prabhakar Mundkur said,” We are happy to welcome Debashis at Percept family. He has worked in advertising across global brands and across wide range of categories for 25 years. We are impressed with Paul‘s team building skills and with him on board I am sure we can forge a new path ahead for Percept H.”
Paul said, “In my long standing innings in the advertising field, I have played many roles and have had the good fortune to have worked with some of the best professionals in the field, both on the agency‘s side and the client‘s side. I was now seeking a genuine national role and this opportunity from Percept was a perfect fit.”
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
