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India’s Noomi Mehta joins FEPE International board
MUMBAI: Noomi Mehta has been elected to the board of international out of home association FEPE International. He is the first representative from India’s out of home industry to sit on the FEPE board.
Mehta is currently chairman of Selvel One Group, a group of companies owning and managing the largest share of out of home advertising in India.
FEPE president Matthew Dearden says: “We’re delighted to welcome Noomi to the FEPE International board, for his own entrepreneurial abilities and also as a representative of one of the fastest growing and most important out of home industries worldwide.”
FEPE International (established in 1959) is the only global Out of Home Association, working to promote and improve the OOH industry on behalf of our members. Board members include JCDecaux, Clear Channel, Exterion, Ströer, OUTFRONT Media from the US and oOh!Media from Australia.
In a long and distinguished career he has negotiated the first private equity placement in an out of home company in India, via Citicorp Finance, founded Laser Advertising, a joint venture with MMT USA, and pioneered large format digital printing for what is now MMT (India) Pvt.
Mehta says: “FEPE International is now a truly global organisation and I’m delighted to be able to bring an increased Asian perspective to the important work FEPE is doing developing and marketing the industry worldwide.”
He is also the director and joint owner of Professional Management Group, India’s first sports management company founded by Sumedh Shah and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.
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Google appoints Karan Dugal as Head of Quick Commerce, FoodTech and Gaming
Veteran digital leader steps up to drive AI-powered growth in high-velocity consumer sectors at Google.
MUMBAI: Google has served up a fresh leadership move that’s anything but slow Karan Dugal is now officially in the driver’s seat for some of the fastest-moving parts of the digital economy. The tech giant has elevated Karan Dugal to Head of Industry for Quick Commerce, FoodTech and Gaming, a strategic role that puts him at the helm of sectors defined by speed, convenience, and instant gratification. The appointment comes after nearly six years at Google, capping a 15-year career in the digital ecosystem that includes previous roles at InMobi and Meta, where he served as Client Solutions Manager for over three years.
In a LinkedIn post announcing the move, Dugal described it as “a thrilling new challenge” and spotlighted the explosive “instant gratification” economy. He pointed to ultra-fast delivery models in quick commerce, the booming food technology space, and the continued surge in gaming as key areas ripe for transformation.
Dugal emphasised that artificial intelligence will act as a powerful catalyst, accelerating consumer journeys across these ecosystems by enhancing user experiences, streamlining operations, and capturing shifting demand in digital-first categories. He expressed excitement about collaborating with teams in this “high-velocity landscape” and thanked Roma Datta Chobey and Preeti Lobana for their support during the transition.
The timing is spot-on. As platforms and brands pour resources into AI-led solutions, Google is sharpening its focus on consumer-driven verticals where speed and personalisation are winning formulas. From 10-minute grocery deliveries to seamless food ordering and immersive gaming sessions, these sectors are reshaping how Indians live, eat, and play.
With his deep experience in sales, marketing strategy, and digital growth, Dugal brings the perfect blend of insight and execution to help Google and its partners stay ahead in an always-on world. In an industry that never hits pause, his new role promises to keep the momentum firmly on fast-forward.
Whether it’s lightning-quick deliveries or next-level gaming thrills, expect plenty of smart moves ahead after all, when it comes to quick commerce and tech, Google just levelled up its own game.
