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Jain Amar stitches a new chapter with Akhil Jain as MD & CEO
MUMBAI: In the fast-paced world of fashion, it takes more than just good tailoring to survive—it takes a visionary with the swagger of a brand builder and the precision of a CFO. Jain Amar, the powerhouse behind Madame, Camla Barcelona, and Msecret, just handed the reins to one such sharp dresser: Akhil Jain. As of April 2025, he takes over as MD & CEO.
And this isn’t a ceremonial title change tucked into an HR memo. It’s a strategic style reboot. The announcement came hot off the ramp at the Jain Amar Leadership Summit 2025, attended by the top 25 leaders including board members and HODs. The agenda? Growth, governance, and getting IPO-ready by 2027. No pressure.
Akhil is no rookie parachuted in for optics. A scion of the promoter family and a NIFT alum with an executive toolkit from IIM-A and Harvard, he’s been grinding across the brand’s verticals for over 20 years. Until now, he served as executive director, overseeing brand strategy, tech integration and retail reinvention—basically turning buzzwords into bottom lines.
In his new role, Akhil is tasked with driving growth across online and offline channels, creating a unified brand voice, and embedding DAR (Decision-Action-Responsibility) frameworks across operations. Oh, and let’s not forget tighter budget controls and investing in people power.
“This is not just a new role—it’s a new rhythm. We’re moving from isolated departments to a single unified movement. I believe Jain Amar’s next era will be defined by how well we align people, process, and purpose. I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and excited to lead this extraordinary team into the future,” said Akhil.
The board, for its part, seems anything but nervous. Instead, they called Akhil’s elevation “timely”, especially in a landscape where fashion brands are juggling digital disruption, fickle consumer behaviour, and the existential crisis known as AI.
With an IPO on the horizon and a generational leader at the wheel, Jain Amar is clearly done playing dress-up. Now, it’s game on.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
