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Leigh Dennis joins Mind Design Lab from Callison
MUMBAI: Cheil Worldwide has appointed Leigh Dennis as global VP brand experience and managing director of its Munich-based design house Mind Design Laboratory (MD Lab).
MD Lab specializes in the creation of fully integrated brand experience solutions.
Dennis joins Cheil Worldwide from Callison, a design agency specialising in Retail Experience Design and Delivery, where he was managing principal of London and New York offices.
Dennis will report to Cheil Worldwide global COO Michael Kim.
Kim said, “Cheil Worldwide is continuing to sharpen its leadership with the appointment of Leigh, and we are very excited about his addition to our worldwide team. Having him onboard demonstrates our ongoing commitment to be a truly integrated agency, which encompasses not just traditional advertising but also brand experience and retail/shopper marketing creative and design. Leigh is a results-proven talent and excels in both creative and business, a rare trait in this area. I am confident that under his leadership, Cheil Worldwide will be able to provide even better creative services to existing clients as well as win new accounts.”
Dennis added, “I‘m excited to join Cheil Worldwide, at a time when convergence of technology, design and lifestyle is evolving daily, to connect with an increasingly sophisticated customer. In a world focused on ‘social/ local/ mobile‘, the creation of consistent and relevant brand experiences that educate, delight and inspire, in all channels, on all platforms, is central to increasing ‘brand-width‘ and ‘brand velocity‘.
Dennis had founded Ferris & Sloane Architects in 2002, an agency focused on supporting US retailers launch and growth in the EMEA region, which was acquired by Callison in 2007.
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Sanjeev Rolyan named global director at HCLTech
HCLTech taps seasoned pro to steer digital and software strategy worldwide
NOIDA: Sanjeev Rolyan has reached a new peak in his career, stepping into the role of global director at HCLTech. With over 16 years of experience in the tech and digital services arena, Rolyan is set to bring his expertise in software, applications, and end-to-end source-to-pay functions to the global stage.
Before this elevation, Rolyan held multiple leadership roles at HCLTech, including director & business head and general manager, where he played a pivotal role in driving enterprise resource planning and digital transformation initiatives.
His journey in the industry spans nearly two decades, starting with a long tenure at Genpact as assistant vice president, where he managed sourcing and procurement for IT solutions, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and application development projects.
Rolyan’s academic credentials include a postgraduate diploma in international business from Symbiosis International University and a certificate in digital strategies for business from Columbia Business School, where he mastered five key domains: customer, competition, data, innovation, and value.
At HCLTech, Rolyan’s mission is clear: to amplify the company’s software and digital offerings, streamline operations, and lead the charge in global digital transformation. With his blend of experience, strategic insight, and digital acumen, the tech world will be watching closely.
