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Goldiee Group appoints Lokesh Arora as head of marketing & communications
MUMBAI: Goldiee group has appointed Lokesh Arora as the head of marketing and communications, marking an exciting new chapter in his career within the spices and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. With over 25 years of experience in the event, exhibition, and media production industries, Lokesh brings a wealth of expertise that is set to drive a significant impact in his new role.
In a recent LinkedIn post, Lokesh shared his enthusiasm for this new journey, stating, “Can’t believe it’s already been five months since I joined Goldiee Group! The last few months have been a whirlwind of learning, strategizing, and diving into some exciting projects. Updating my profile honestly took a back seat while I focused on settling in and making an impact. But now feels like the perfect time to share this milestone. Excited to connect and grow with all of you as I continue this amazing journey!”
Before joining Goldiee Group, Lokesh served as portfolio director at Franchise India, where he refined his skills in marketing management and strategy. He previously held the role of senior vice president at Images group, managing food and FMCG events and publications, significantly contributing to platforms like Progressive Grocer India and the India Food Forum. His career also includes a position as regional head at World Wide Media (Times of India Group), focusing on business development for prominent magazines and events.
Lokesh holds a post graduate diploma in management (PGDM) from the All India Management Association (AIMA), providing him with the strategic insight needed for effective marketing and communications.
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Beacon Group appoints Dr Rajesh Patel as Group CEO
36-year healthcare veteran to lead Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek, Biogeny.
MUMBAI: A new chief, a fresh diagnosis and a sharper prescription for growth. Beacon Group has appointed Dr Rajesh Patel as its Group Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, signalling a decisive push to scale its presence in the diagnostics and IVD space. Patel steps into the role with 36 years of experience across the healthcare and diagnostics industry, bringing a career shaped by leadership roles spanning sales, marketing, business development and operational strategy. His mandate is both expansive and precise: to steer the group’s overall strategic direction while tightening coordination across its three core entities Beacon Diagnostics, Vector Biotek and Biogeny Diagnostics.
In practical terms, that means driving cross-company synergies, accelerating market expansion and strengthening organisational capability areas increasingly critical as diagnostic players compete for scale in a fragmented yet rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem. The group is positioning itself to capture unmet demand across chain laboratories, key accounts and standalone labs, segments that remain underserved despite growing diagnostic needs.
The appointment comes at a time when the In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) sector in India is entering a more competitive and innovation-led phase, with companies focusing not just on product pipelines but also on service delivery, integration and customer-centric models. Beacon’s leadership appears to be betting that Patel’s execution-focused approach can help translate ambition into operational momentum.
Welcoming the appointment, Chairman Dr D K Joshi described Patel’s induction as a strategic move aligned with the group’s long-term vision, emphasising the role of leadership depth in navigating the next phase of growth.
For Beacon Group, the message is clear, in a sector where precision matters, leadership is the new differentiator—and this appointment is intended to set the tone for what comes next.
