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Isobar India elevates Gopa Kumar as chief operating officer, Anish Varghese as chief creative officer
MUMBAI: Isobar, the digital agency from Dentsu Aegis Network, a global media and marketing communications conglomerate, has elevated Gopa Kumar to Chief Operating Officer and Anish Varghese to Chief Creative Officer with immediate effect. Gopa and Anish will continue to report into Isobar South Asia, Group MD, Shamsuddin Jasani.
On the appointment, Shamsuddin Jasani, Group MD, Isobar South Asia and executive sponsor for DAN Programmatic states, “Gopa has played a very important part in the growth of Isobar for the past 10 years and was already playing the role of Chief Operating Officer. Our creative product has grown leaps and bounds and we now are truly respected as one of the leading creative forces in the digital age and Anish has been front and centre of this. I truly believe that the two of them along with the leadership team at Isobar will steer us to greater heights for years to come.”
Gopa Kumar has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer from Executive Vice President, a position he has held since 2017. Gopa has been pivotal to Isobar India’s continued success in both leading and growing the agencies key client relationships and building the business. As Chief Operating Officer, Gopa will be responsible for overseeing Isobar India’s key accounts and business development with a clear strategic vision for growth.
Anish Varghese has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer from National Creative Director, a position he has held since 2017. Anish will take on the overall responsibility of a refreshed creative proposition and ensure it fills client conversations across Isobar India.
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
