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iCubesWire hires Hungama’s Veerappa as group head – south
MUMBAI: iCubesWire, a digital marketing solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Shashank B. Veerappa as the group head of the south region. He will head iCubesWire’s Bengaluru office while expanding and strengthening its business.
Shashank brings 13+ years of experience to iCubesWire, having worked in areas such as digital online sales and marketing, product design and management, client and partner management, operations responsibility and has defined multiple roles with broad range of analytic and creative skills in marketing, lead management, sales and operations.
Prior to joining iCubesWire, he was associated with Hungama Digital Services as south India head. He has also worked with Times Internet and Tyroo Media.
iCubesWire founder and CEO Sahil Chopra says, “I am certain that Shashank will expand our business prospects in the southern region.”
Veerappa says, “It’s going to be a great start at the Bengaluru office where I look forward to leveraging my skills.”
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.
