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InfoComm Asia 2003 takes place in October
MUMBAI: As a major player in the world of infotech, India is a ‘happening’ market for audiovisual presentation solutions. InfoComm Asia 2003, the premier show for the audio-visuals industry takes place in Singapore in October.
The event is sponsored by the International Communications Industry Association. The event should interest Indian entrepreneurs from different fields. They will get to see products from 100 companies including Canon, Christie Digital, Jupiter, Hitachi, NBC, Pioneer, The Screenworks, Vega.
A press release says that there will be wireless and network projectors on the showfloor. They include a 10000 ANSI Lumens large format projector. Other projectors on view will have inflatable outdoor screens, very thin video cubes, portable visualisers, jackpot machine plasma display, LCD name tags.
InfoComm Asia’s MD Nat Wong was quoted in an official release saying:” The audiovisual industry is rapidly growing in India. A surge in demand for audiovisual and AV related products and services is evident as the country develops and modernises. The exhibition is an excellent platform for manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, professionals and users to explore business opportunities and innovative technologies and network in the regional area.”
The release adds that for the first time a conference will also be held alongside the exhibition. “Leveraging Rich Media Content: Strategic Implementation of AV Communications for Your Organisation” will see technology futurist Elliott Masie address the gathering. He will speak on ten technologies that are expected to change the world we live in.
There will also be an extensive educational programme, which includes the annual Asian Institute for Professional Development. The release adds that 16 workshops will be conducted.
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Accor names Amit Malik VP people and culture for South Asia
Hospitality major taps HR veteran to drive talent and culture agenda
MUMBAI: Accor has appointed Amit Malik as vice president for people and culture in South Asia, strengthening its leadership bench as it scales operations across the region.
Malik will be part of the South Asia leadership team, overseeing the people, talent and culture agenda across India and neighbouring markets. His mandate includes building organisational capabilities, strengthening leadership pipelines and enhancing employee experience across Accor’s growing portfolio.
With more than two decades of experience, Malik brings a blend of human resources expertise and business leadership. His career spans multiple sectors and geographies, equipping him to support Accor’s evolving workforce needs in a dynamic hospitality market.
“We are pleased to welcome Amit to Accor,” said Accor chief executive officer, South Asia Ranju Alex. “His understanding of people strategy and strong business orientation will be instrumental in building a high-performance, purpose-led culture.”
Before joining Accor, Malik served as president for Japan, Asia Pacific and Australia at WadzPay. He also spent several years at Aviva Life Insurance India, where he held senior roles including chief people officer and later chief executive and managing director.
His earlier stints include leadership roles at Bank of America, Royal Bank of Scotland, American Express and GSK Consumer Healthcare, giving him a wide lens on organisational transformation and governance.
Accor’s latest leadership move reflects its focus on building a future-ready workforce as competition intensifies in the hospitality sector. With Malik at the helm of its people strategy, the company is betting on culture as a key driver of growth.
