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Dell Technologies appoints Richard McLaughlin as Apac president
MUMBAI: Dell Technologies has appointed Richard McLaughlin as president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, placing one of its most battle-tested sales leaders at the helm of a region that is both complex and full of promise.
McLaughlin steps into the role after more than two decades at Dell, where he has built a reputation for scaling global teams, sharpening margins and turning big-picture strategy into measurable growth. Most recently, he served as senior vice president for global sales at Dell Technologies Select and the Global Transformation Office, overseeing businesses that together generate more than $10 billion in annual revenue.
Based in the US, McLaughlin led worldwide teams spanning sales, pre-sales, enterprise architects and client principals, with a strong focus on fast-evolving areas such as AI, edge computing, multi-cloud, security and modern infrastructure. Along the way, he delivered year-on-year revenue growth, improved customer satisfaction scores and helped shape product roadmaps through close collaboration with engineering teams.
Before that, McLaughlin ran Dell Technologies Select across the Americas, first as vice president and later as senior vice president. In these roles, he was responsible for multi-billion-dollar portfolios and led large, distributed teams supporting enterprise clients through digital, workforce and IT transformations.
Earlier in his career, as senior director for global accounts in the Americas East, he managed relationships with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. During this period, his teams generated more than $2 billion in revenue and delivered standout bookings growth, earning repeated Chairman’s Club and President’s Club honours.
Beyond the numbers, McLaughlin is known inside Dell for his people-first leadership style. He has been recognised internally for strong employee engagement and is an executive sponsor of the company’s Women In Action initiative.
As Dell looks to deepen its presence across Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China, McLaughlin’s mix of commercial discipline and collaborative leadership signals a steady hand on the tiller for a region where technology ambition is moving at full speed.
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Ola Electric announces Champion Mahotsav with Rs 10,000 benefits
Three-day offer across scooters and motorcycles celebrates India’s T20 World Cup win
BENGALURU: Ola Electric has announced #ChampionMahotsav, a three-day nationwide celebration offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 across its vehicle portfolio, following India’s historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory.
During the limited-period celebration, customers can avail benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola scooter or Roadster motorcycle, extending the festive mood among fans after the national triumph.
An Ola Electric spokesperson said the initiative builds on the strong response received during the company’s earlier Match Mahotsav campaign held during the tournament final.
“Our Match Mahotsav during the T20 World Cup Final received an incredible response from fans across the country. To celebrate India’s historic third T20 World Cup victory, we are extending the celebrations for three more days with #ChampionMahotsav, offering benefits worth Rs 10,000 on any Ola vehicle,” the spokesperson said.
Ola Electric currently offers a broad portfolio of Gen 3 S1 scooters and Roadster X motorcycles.
The premium Gen 3 S1 range includes the Ola S1 Pro+ in 5.2kWh and 4kWh configurations, and the Ola S1 Pro in 4kWh and 3kWh options, priced at Rs 1,85,338, Rs 1,65,338, Rs 1,39,999 and Rs 1,19,999 respectively.
In the mass segment, the company offers the Ola S1 X+ with a 4kWh battery, along with the Ola S1 X in 2kWh, 3kWh and 4kWh configurations, priced at Rs 1,14,999, Rs 77,999, Rs 93,999 and Rs 1,09,999 respectively.
Ola’s motorcycle line-up includes the Ola Roadster X+ in 4.5kWh and 9.1kWh configurations priced at Rs 1,04,999 and Rs 1,84,999. The Ola Roadster X is available in 2.5kWh, 3.5kWh and 4.5kWh options, priced at Rs 74,999, Rs 87,999 and Rs 94,999 respectively.
With #ChampionMahotsav, the company aims to ride the celebratory wave across the country while encouraging more consumers to switch to electric mobility.
