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Hirect strengthens its leadership team with two new appointments
Mumbai: Hirect, a chat-based direct hiring app designed specifically for high-growth startups, has announced two new appointments to strengthen its leadership team. As part of this strategic hiring process, the company has appointed Ramani Ganesh and Abhishek Singh for the position of head of HR and head of marketing, respectively.
“Hirect has grown immensely, gaining massive traction in a very short span. To take the company to new heights, we need industry leaders with significant potential and talent. The strategic hiring move has been taken in sync with this vision,” said Hirect global co-founder and India CEO Raj Das. “We are sure that Ramani and Abhishek, with their experience and excellence in their respective domains, will be a huge driver for Hirect, further accelerating its growth journey and positioning its stance as a leader in the ever-evolving business landscape.”
At the company’s helm, Ganesh will be responsible for driving business strategy and people agenda. She has over fifteen years of experience in the HR domain across IT, import/export, and manufacturing. “I am delighted to be a part of a growing company like Hirect. The brand has done great work so far in the hiring sector by automating the manual processes. I am sure I will be able to contribute to the company’s growth and development,” Ganesh said on her new role.
On the other hand, Singh will be accountable for handling overall marketing strategies, brand positioning along with sustainable growth and advanced marketing innovations. He has done his MBA in marketing specialisation from Bangalore University and comes with the experience of over 14 years. “All of us understand the business world around us is changing dramatically. And hiring the right talent is getting very critical for the success of any company and more important for startups. My idea is to help the brand position itself as the most preferred destination for startups for ramping up their teams in a smart and effective way,” Singh said.
Brands
Magnum Ice Cream Netherlands takes control of Kwality Wall’s India from Unilever
61.9 per cent stake transfer reshapes ownership as Unilever exits promoter role
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited has entered a new chapter, with The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. acquiring a controlling 61.9 per cent stake from a clutch of Unilever PLC-led entities, marking a significant shift in ownership.
The transaction, completed on March 30, 2026, follows a share purchase agreement signed in June 2025. The incoming promoter picked up over 145 crore equity shares, effectively taking control of the company and being formally classified as its new promoter under regulatory norms.
As part of the deal, the outgoing promoter group, including Unilever Group Limited and its affiliated entities, has fully exited its shareholding in the company. They have now been reclassified from promoter to public shareholders, closing a long-standing association with the ice cream business in India.
The board of Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited took note of the ownership change and approved a series of leadership updates alongside it. Ritesh Tiwari stepped down as director, while Abhijit Bhattacharya was appointed as chairperson and additional non-executive director. Tahir Toloy Tanridagli also joined the board as an additional non-executive director.
The reshuffle signals a broader strategic reset as the Magnum-led entity looks to steer the brand’s next phase of growth in India. The transition has been carried out in line with regulatory requirements, including disclosures tied to the open offer and reclassification norms under market regulations.
With Unilever stepping back and Magnum stepping in, Kwality Wall’s India is effectively getting a fresh scoop of leadership and direction. The coming months will reveal how the new promoter plans to scale the brand in one of the world’s most competitive ice cream markets.
