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GOZOOP Group appoints Priyanka Sharma as group director
Mumbai: GOZOOP Group, a leading global integrated independent marketing group, recently announced the appointment of Priyanka Sharma as group director – brand communications. Based out of the group’s Mumbai headquarters, she will report to GOZOOP Group president Mohit Ahuja.
In her new stint at GOZOOP Group, she will be managing a cluster of brands across sectors like Dell, Tim Hortons, Paytm Money, Love Depot, DBS Bank etc. to name a few. Leading a competent team, she will be responsible for strengthening existing client relationships and nurturing new ones. With her impeccable account management skills, Priyanka will further streamline all client-related activities and act as a trusted advisor to all stakeholders.
Prior to her appointment at GOZOOP Group, she was associated with Mirum India as group head. In her extensive career spanning over 12 plus years, she has worked with leading brands such as Franklin Templeton, AMFI, RBL Bank, Tata AIA Life Insurance, Kansai Nerolac Paints, H&R Johnson Tiles among others. Gaining wide exposure in the realm of social media management, video production, online reputation management and website development, with her appointment the group plans on further elevating operations on key accounts.
Commenting on her appointment, GOZOOP Group, group director, brand communications Priyanka Sharma shared, “At GOZOOP, I resonate with their spirit of doing outstanding work and helping our clients achieve extraordinary success in their journeys. I am ecstatic to kickstart my journey here at GOZOOP and work in collaboration with exceptional minds of industry and experience the flourishing culture, which is sure to further fuel my passion for advertising.”
“The right people are our biggest assets. Priyanka comes up with the experience, hunger and most importantly value system that resonates with the GOZOOP culture. She will be helping us deepen relationships with some of our key clients and as a derivative produce a body of work that enhances our creative capabilities. We look forward to #BreakTheBox with Priyanka,” shared GOZOOP Group chairman & co-founder Rohan Bhansali.
Having completed her master’s degree in Business Administration with marketing as a specialization from Balaji Institute Of Modern Management (Pune), she has also worked with prestigious organizations such as Ernst & Young and Hungama Digital Services in her career. Priyanka has played a crucial part in bringing to life memorable integrated digital campaigns such as The Marathon of Life 3.0 for Franklin Templeton, ‘Money Matters For Her’, a vodcast series by Mutual Funds Sahi Hai and many more.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
