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Gayatri Yadav roped in as group CMO and EVP at Reliance Industries
MUMBAI: Veteran marketing leader Gayatri Yadav has joined Reliance Industries Limited as group chief marketing officer (CMO) and EVP, strategic initiatives, chairman’s office. In this role, she will collaborate closely with Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani to drive brand innovation and strengthen consumer engagement.
Gayatri, who brings over three decades of diverse experience, has held prominent positions across FMCG, media, and investment sectors. Her career includes key roles at Procter & Gamble, General Mills, and Star India, where she spearheaded major marketing strategies. Most recently, she served as CMO at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), leading its rebranding and digital growth initiatives.
Reflecting on her journey, Gayatri expressed gratitude for past opportunities and highlighted her excitement to contribute to Reliance’s growth-driven vision, stating: “What is good for India is good for Reliance.”
Beyond her corporate roles, Gayatri holds board positions at Paani Foundation, United Way Mumbai, and PRS Legislative Research, underscoring her commitment to social impact.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
