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HCBS Developments ropes in Dimple Bhardwaj to fire up sales and brand buzz
MUMBAI : HCBS Developments has brought in real estate veteran Dimple Bhardwaj as assistant vice president – channel sales, marketing and communication, adding serious firepower to its leadership lineup. With over 20 years in the trenches at Raheja Developers, Bhardwaj now steps into a pivotal role at HCBS to sharpen its brand, energise channel partnerships, and fuel growth in the Delhi NCR region.
Bhardwaj’s résumé reads like a masterclass in real estate marketing. As head – channel sales, marketing and communication at Raheja, she drove integrated campaigns that boosted market visibility and reach. She’s also worn the general manager – marketing & communication hat, crafting multi-platform outreach across flagship projects.
With a postgrad in PR and journalism from IIMAT, Chennai, Bhardwaj’s toolkit spans customer engagement, CRM, sales strategy, and brand storytelling — essentials in a market where perception sells before possession.
HCBS Developments group managing director Saurabh Saharan said, “We are thrilled to have Dimple in our leadership team; her deep industry knowledge and proven leadership in high-impact real estate marketing align perfectly with our vision. Dimple’s addition to our team will not only accelerate our ongoing projects but also strengthen our connection with customers and channel partners alike.”
Bhardwaj commented, “I am excited to join HCBS Developments at such a pivotal time in its journey. With over two decades of experience in real estate marketing and channel sales, I look forward to bringing strategic depth and innovation to the company’s outreach. My focus will be on driving meaningful customer engagement, strengthening our brand presence, and supporting HCBS’s long-term growth vision.”
The move signals HCBS’s intent to not just build homes, but a future-ready brand that speaks louder, connects deeper, and sells smarter.
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OpenAI hires Nitin Bawankule as head of enterprise sales, India
Former AWS, Google and Disney+ Hotstar leader to drive AI adoption at scale
MUMBAI: OpenAI has appointed Nitin Bawankule as head of enterprise sales for India, strengthening its leadership bench as it deepens its push into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets.
Bawankule, who will join in mid-May, brings more than two decades of experience across cloud, media, and digital ecosystems. Most recently, he served at Amazon Web Services, where he led multiple high-growth verticals and helped accelerate enterprise adoption of cloud and AI solutions in India.
Announcing the move, OpenAI head of enterprise sales, India Nitin Bawankule said he is looking forward to helping organisations transition from “isolated AI pilots to company-wide transformation” and embedding AI into everyday workflows to unlock productivity and better decision-making.
Before AWS, Bawankule held senior leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, where he led ad sales for Disney+ Hotstar and television networks, driving revenue growth across major sporting and entertainment properties. He also spent over eight years at Google, including a stint as country director for Google Cloud in India.
His appointment comes at a time when Indian enterprises are rapidly scaling AI adoption, moving beyond experimentation to integrating AI into core business functions. OpenAI’s decision to bring in a seasoned enterprise leader signals its intent to capture this opportunity and build deeper partnerships across industries.
With a strong track record in navigating major technology shifts, Bawankule is expected to play a key role in translating AI’s promise into practical, business-ready solutions for Indian companies.
As the race to operationalise AI gathers pace, OpenAI’s latest hire suggests it is gearing up not just to participate, but to lead from the front in India’s enterprise AI story.
