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Fyno Appoints Ali Lightwalla as vice president – sales & partnerships
MUMBAI: Fyno announced the appointment of Ali Lightwalla as its Vice President. In this new role, Ali will lead Fyno’s go-to-market strategy, expand its presence across the BFSI sector, and build long-term strategic alliances.
Ali brings with him over 22 years of robust experience in sales leadership, strategic partnerships, and business development across the financial services and enterprise technology space. His extensive experience across emerging technologies and global enterprises gives him deep insights into the changing needs of large organizations, especially in the BFSI sector. With his partnership-driven mindset and strategic foresight, Ali is poised to significantly contribute to Fyno’s next phase of growth.
Prior to joining Fyno, he was associated with Gupshup, where he played a key role in boosting customer engagement and driving platform adoption. Previously, as AGM – Digital Sales at IDEMIA, Ali spearheaded multiple successful digital transformation initiatives. His tenure at Broadcom as Account Director – BFSI further strengthened his expertise in enterprise technology sales. Ali drove impactful sales strategies for the banking sector as Area Director – Banking Sales (West & North India) at Oracle Financial Services Software. At Ernst & Young’s subsidiary C Centric, he enhanced CRM strategy and client engagement, reinforcing his customer-first approach.
Fyno co-founder & CEO Aniketh Jain said, “Ali’s wealth of experience in enterprise technology and the BFSI sector makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. His proven ability to drive strategic partnerships, deliver impactful go-to-market strategies, and foster customer success aligns perfectly with our vision of enabling enterprises to take complete control of their customer communication. I’m confident that Ali’s leadership will play a pivotal role in accelerating Fyno’s growth trajectory and expanding our market footprint.”
Commenting on his appointment, Lightwalla said, “I’m excited to join Fyno at such a transformative stage in its journey. The company’s innovative approach to help regulated enterprises take control of their customer communication while staying fully compliant, combined with its strong focus on delivering value to enterprises, presents tremendous opportunities for growth. I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen our BFSI presence, build lasting partnerships, and help customers unlock the full potential of their communication strategies.”
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Shoppers Stop elevates Biju Kassim as GSS Beauty CEO
Move comes as GSS Beauty scales global brand partnerships in India.
MUMBAI: From store shelves to global shelves, the beauty game is getting a sharper makeover. Shoppers Stop has elevated Biju Kassim as managing director and chief executive officer of Global SS Beauty Brands Limited (GSSBB), signalling a stronger push into the premium beauty segment. The move builds on Kassim’s role in setting up GSSBB, a wholly owned subsidiary that has quickly positioned itself as a fast-growing distribution platform for global beauty brands in India. The unit has been central to Shoppers Stop’s ambition of expanding its footprint in the high-margin beauty and luxury categories.
Chairman Nirvik Singh noted that Kassim’s experience across the beauty ecosystem and his understanding of premium and luxury consumers would help steer the next phase of growth. The focus, he indicated, will be on sharpening the company’s beauty portfolio and scaling partnerships with international brands.
Kassim, for his part, steps into the role at a time when India’s premium beauty market is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by rising consumer aspirations and increased access to global labels. He highlighted that GSSBB will remain a key strategic pillar, with an emphasis on expanding brand partnerships, enhancing consumer experiences and driving growth across markets.
As global beauty brands continue to eye India as a high-growth destination, Shoppers Stop’s bet is clear: owning not just the shelf, but the entire beauty ecosystem behind it.
