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Interactive Avenues names Juin Chakraborty as AVP client servicing-West
Mumbai: In a significant step towards the agency’s growth strategy, Interactive Avenues – a Reprise Network company has welcomed Juin Chakraborty into the fold. She joins as associate vice president, client servicing – West and will be responsible for delivering business solutions and strategies to clients. Based out of Mumbai, she will report to business head – client servicing Shantanu Mulay.
With more than 12 years of work experience spanning across digital, including creative, media, and tech, Juin comes with a wealth of experience. Having worked with both agencies and corporates, Juin has a deep understanding of how creative communication and business strategy come seamlessly together to build hugely successful brands. Juin was last with Mahindra & Mahindra (automotive), where she led their digital strategy, creative, and media planning across brands.
“Clients are looking at digital offerings differently after the pandemic and there is a need to offer integrated solutions to them. It is important for agencies to take a consultative approach and add value at all touchpoints in their digital transformation process,” said Shantanu Mulay. “Juin is exactly the right person needed to lead this evolved way of working between agencies and clients and we’re excited to see the growth she will be able to deliver.”
He further said, “Juin has been a seasoned digital professional and championed many key projects for her clients. We are confident she is going to add immense value and I am delighted to have her on board.”
Discussing her new role, Juin said, “What excited me about Interactive Avenues was the company’s efforts towards bringing multiple digital functions together to drive not just digital marketing, but business solutions for clients. I look forward to a fulfilling journey.”
Juin’s educational credentials include a master’s degree in English from Delhi University and her career spans companies like Ogilvy One, Fortis Healthcare, and Axis Mutual Fund where she explored and mastered the various facets of digital marketing.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
