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HiveMinds appoints Neha Pandey as VP-growth
Mumbai: HiveMinds, a forefront digital marketing agency, part of the Madison Group, announces the appointment of Neha Pandey as vice president – growth. Neha, a seasoned strategist in media and telecom, arrives with an impressive résumé of over a decade in nurturing strategic partnerships and scripting success narratives. Her role at HiveMinds is set to be the business expansion in India, UAE, and the USA.
With a professional journey spanning 13 years across pivotal sectors like mobile, e-commerce, telecom, and the internet, Neha Pandey is a veteran in strategic alliances, business development, marketing, account management, and team leadership. Her tenure as business head at AdLift India and business partner – corporate at BIG FM is marked by significant achievements in client consultancy, sales strategy, and business planning.
Expressing her vision on joining HiveMinds, Neha remarked, “HiveMinds’ swift ascent as one of the top digital marketing agencies in India along with its visionary leadership drew me to this role. I am happy to be part of this vibrant team. I think I have joined at a great time when my expertise and aspirations are in line with the HiveMinds growth plans and I look forward to delivering robust growth in the years to come”.
HiveMinds chief strategy officer Deepti Bhadauria commented, “Neha Pandey’s inclusion in our leadership cadre is an important initiative towards our growth. We have added some of the most prestigious brands in India to our client list, in the past few years. Now is the time to consolidate our position and focus on delivering the same expertise to international clients. We are sure Neha will lead this charter with aplomb and add to Hivemind’s success”.
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
