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Kaizzen elevates Nikhil Pavithran and Prashant Subramanian
Mumbai: Kaizzen, one of the leading integrated communications agencies, in an effort to strengthen its leadership, has announced the elevation of Nikhil Pavithran as group president and Prashant Subramanian as head of North India. The announcement comes as the first step towards accomplishing the vision of expanding the agency’s national and international footprint.
Earlier, Pavithran, based in Mumbai, was in charge of operations in Western India while Subramanian handled the Delhi market for Kaizzen.
Pavithran and Subramanian will continue to work closely with Kaizzen CEO Vineet Handa. Announcing the new leadership, Handa said, “I am delighted to announce the elevation of Pavithran and Subramanian as group president and head – North India, respectively. Both have been instrumental in Kaizzen’s meteoric rise, and I know that they will do everything in their power to grow Kaizzen to greater heights. I wish Pavithran and Subramanian the very best for their new roles.”
Having been with Kaizzen for over five years, Pavithran joined the agency as Vice President in the Mumbai office and rose to the position of group president in 2021 holding the global mandate for Kaizzen.
Commenting on this development, Pavithran said, “It is a matter of great honour for me to have been a part of Kaizzen’s growth over the last couple of years. I look forward to leading its talented team in increasing the company’s national and international footprint. As the group president, I am excited to work towards Kaizzen’s holistic expansion, providing opportunities for its people, and diversification of the agency’s client portfolio across varied sectors.” With over 18 years of experience and working with various agencies across sectors, Nikhil brings with him a wide range of experience in brand communications and integrated marketing.”
On the other hand, Subramanian joined Kaizzen in 2018 as director client servicing and rose to become Vice President in 2021. In his current role, Subramanian will hold the mandate for strengthening Kaizzen’s presence in Northern India.
Speaking about this announcement, Subramanian said, “As the communication industry is subject to constant evolution, we aspire to leverage new-age technology and communication platforms to create new opportunities for Kaizzen’s stakeholders. Their trust in us has been integral in this journey, and we look forward to their support in helping Kaizzen achieve greater heights in the future.”
“It has been a privilege to be part of this journey with Kaizzen and I look forward to working closely with the management and team to expand our portfolio across the North,” Subramanian added.
Subramanian has 17 years of experience in brand & product marketing and communications across various sectors.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
