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iProspect India strengthens leadership with key appointments
MUMBAI: iProspect India, the digital performance agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Venkat Shankarnarayan and Nihal Nambiar as AVPs for paid media.
Shankarnarayan comes with a rich experience of 12 years in the industry. Having worked with leading agencies at pivotal positions, he has been instrumental in ensuring that his clients consistently deliver on their business objectives. Shankarnarayan has worked with leading organisations like GroupM, VML, DirectI & Possible Worldwide in the past decade. His last stint was at Mindshare where he was appointed as senior director.
Shankarnarayan says, “With the advent of Martech in India, leading brands across verticals are constantly exploring newer, meaningful and more efficient methods of reaching out to the right set of audiences. In the last 20 years, iProspect has been one of the key enablers for their success in this department. I am excited to be a part of the iProspect family and glad about being able work alongside some of the best minds in the industry.”
Having worked across both India and international markets (Offshoring/COE and AOR model) for over nine years, Nambiar brings a global perspective to performance marketing. One of his key strengths lies in the fact that he is very comfortable going deep with data and new technologies. Prior to this, Nambiar as Associate Director at Performics.Convonix, a Publicis Media Company.
“iProspect is one of the top digital agencies in the market and its spirit resonates with my values and ambition. One thing which I find truly amazing is that the leadership team is quick to understand & embrace new initiatives that come with the fast pace of the industry, a trait few agencies can brag about. I look forward to learn from and contribute to the amazing journey that is iProspect,” mentions Nambiar.
Commenting on their appointment, iProspect India CEO Rubeena Singh, “We are delighted to have Nihal and Venkat on board as the agency embarks on its next phase of growth. Their diverse experience will help iProspect extend its lead as India’s premier digital agency driving business performance for its clients.”
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Delhivery appoints Neelam Dhawan as Chairperson
Tech veteran succeeds Deepak Kapoor effective 1 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Neelam Dhawan just took the driver’s seat at Delhivery because when logistics needs sharper direction, even the board calls in a Microsoft-level navigator. Delhivery has appointed Neelam Dhawan as non-executive independent director effective 20 March 2026, with her elevation to chairperson of the Board from 1 April 2026. She succeeds Deepak Kapoor, who steps down after more than eight years, as disclosed in the company’s regulatory filing on 31 January 2026.
Dhawan brings over three decades of leadership in technology, having served as managing director at HP India Sales, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise India and Microsoft India. A graduate in Economics from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from FMS, Delhi University, she is recognised by Fortune, Forbes and Business Today as one of the ‘Most Powerful Women in Business’. She has shaped India’s IT sector, served on the NASSCOM Executive Council (2009–2017) and is a strong advocate for workplace diversity and STEM education for girls.
She currently serves as independent director on the boards of Hindustan Unilever, Tech Mahindra, Ather Energy, Fractal Analytics, Capillary Technologies India and Capita PLC, and as a director at Nudge Lifeskills Foundation.
Delhivery, MD & CEO Sahil Barua said, “We are delighted to welcome Neelam Dhawan to the Delhivery Board as our Chairperson. Her exceptional track record in leading some of the world’s most iconic technology companies, as well as her diverse set of experiences as a seasoned Board Member will be invaluable as Delhivery continues to scale its technology-led logistics platform.”
In a logistics world where speed and strategy must race in sync, Delhivery isn’t just adding a chairperson, it’s bringing aboard a proven leader who knows how to steer complex tech ecosystems through growth lanes and beyond.
