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Dwight Mitch Barns will be new Nielson CEO
MUMBAI: World known media measurements and ratings company Nielson has found a replacement for current CEO David Calhoun who is set to step down on 1 January 2014. Dwight ‘Mitch’ Barns will take over the reins from Calhoun who will take the role of executive chairman. Barns is currently global client service president.
Barns has been in the company from the past 16 years while Calhoun has been CEO since 2006 when he joined the company. Prior to this Calhoun had been with General Electric for 26 years. As exec chairman he will be a guide to Barns and other executives. He will also remain a substantial owner of Nielson equity purchased and earned by him while he was the CEO.
Barns has held positions of Nielson’s US TV ratings business and president of greater China region. Before Nielson, he was with Proctor & Gamble for 12 years. Calhoun helped Nielson turn from a privately held firm to a publicly traded company overseeing its IPO (Initial Public Offer) in 2011.
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SBI General Insurance appoints Shrish Mahuli as chief business officer
Industry veteran with 24 years’ experience to drive growth and distribution
MUMBAI: SBI General Insurance has appointed Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli as chief business officer, strengthening its leadership team as it looks to accelerate growth and deepen market reach.
In his new role, Mahuli will oversee the company’s overall business strategy, expand distribution channels and drive customer-focused growth initiatives across key markets. The move comes as the insurer sharpens its focus on profitable growth and enhanced customer engagement.
Mahuli brings over 24 years of experience across the insurance and automotive sectors. He has previously held leadership roles at Reliance General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance and Tata Motors, where he worked on scaling businesses and strengthening distribution networks.
SBI General Insurance managing director and CEO Naveen Chandra Jha said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr Mahuli at a time when the industry is witnessing strong momentum driven by rising awareness and evolving customer needs. His deep domain expertise and proven leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our distribution footprint and driving profitable growth.”
SBI General Insurance chief business officer Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli said, “I am pleased to join SBI General Insurance at a time when the industry is evolving rapidly. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the business and drive sustainable growth.”
The appointment underlines the company’s push to build leadership depth and deliver more accessible, customer-centric insurance solutions in a rapidly evolving market.
