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L’oréal India elevates four management leaders to regional roles
Mumbai: L’Oréal India announced Monday the elevation of four leaders from the India management team to regional leadership roles spanning South Asia, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) zone.
Director – consumer & market insights and media Kavita Angre will now head consumer & market insights for SAPMENA, Aalok Oke’s role has been expanded from director of India operations to deputy director – operations, SAPMENA region, Yogesh Suradkar will head Research & Innovation for SAPMENA and Rajesh Gopal will take on the role of chief information officer (CIO) for Middle East & North Africa, in addition to his responsibilities as CIO India.
Commenting on the developments, L’Oréal India managing director Amit Jain said, “I am delighted to see Kavita, Aalok, Yogesh and Rajesh selected to lead critical roles central to Loreal’s global growth strategy. It is testimony to India’s unique position as a talent hub for L’Oréal globally. The experience of these leaders having worked in a diverse and complex market like India, is an important asset and will help shape L’Oréal’s beauty leadership and transformative growth across the SAPMENA zone.”
Aalok Oke started his career at L’Oréal in 1999 working on all aspects of operations across India, Europe and Japan. Recognized for his entrepreneurial mindset, delivery on results and building high performing teams, he grew to become the director of operations India, a position he held for over four years. Oke has a deep understanding of operations and product development and his expertise will be key for leading emerging markets in his new role as deputy director – operations, SAPMENA region.
Kavita Angre joined L’Oréal India in 2013 as the consumer & market insights (CMI) director. Having worked across markets including India, UK and Singapore, and different product categories, she brings a strong understanding of the beauty consumer, backed by critical analytical skills. In 2018, she took additional charge of the Media function in India. In her new role, Angre will lead the CMI function for the SAPMENA Zone and help L’Oréal build a stronger understanding of beauty consumers and share actionable insights for driving growth. She will also be responsible for M&A opportunities in the region.
Yogesh Suradkar joined L’Oréal in India in 2016 as a general manager, cosmetics metiers and was promoted to director of research & innovation in India in 2019. He brings with him over 15 years of experience in beauty & grooming across categories and the academic world where he worked as an assistant professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai. In this role, Yogesh will be responsible for creating holistic beauty experiences through disruptive and sustainable innovations to transform the lives of three billion consumers in the SAPMENA zone.
Rajesh Gopal is currently CIO of L’Oréal India and a part of the India Digital Council, where he has been instrumental in creating the digital roadmap to further the company’s business ambition. Since joining the company in 2019, Rajesh has been the architect of aligning IT to the business strategy, working closely with the India business and the zonal teams.
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Yes Madam introduces 0 per cent commission for pregnant service partners
Home salon platform supports over 7,500 beauty professionals with new welfare policy.
MUMBAI: When life gives you a bump, Yes Madam has decided the last thing a woman needs is a cut in her earnings. Yes Madam, one of India’s fastest-growing home salon and wellness platforms, has announced a 0 per cent commission policy for its pregnant service partners. The move aims to provide greater financial stability and flexibility to its network of over 7,500 trained beauty professionals during this important life stage.
Under the new initiative, pregnant partners will retain their full earnings with no commission deductions, allowing them to focus on their well-being while maintaining income continuity. The decision was prompted by a customer’s social media video that highlighted the experience of a pregnant service professional continuing to work. The customer suggested reducing commission and shortening travel distances for such partners.
Responding to the feedback, Yes Madam co-founder Mayank Arya acknowledged the concern and confirmed that hub restructuring to optimise travel is already underway in phases. He also announced the 0 per cent commission policy for pregnant partners and encouraged them to prioritise rest.
Yes Madam co-founder and CEO Aditya Arya, said the policy reflects the company’s commitment to open communication. “Our partners know they can reach out to us directly, and it’s this personal access that helps us build policies that truly matter,” he noted. “Introducing 0 per cent commission for pregnant professionals is a direct result of listening to their needs.”
Mayank Arya added that the platform has a responsibility to support partners at every stage. “This step is a small but important move in that direction. We actively encourage our service partners to prioritise their well-being and take adequate rest during this time.”
Yes Madam had previously introduced a 0 per cent commission model for its top-performing “Queen Partners.” Extending this benefit to pregnant professionals marks another step in strengthening partner welfare and building a more supportive ecosystem.
In an industry where beauty professionals often go the extra mile, Yes Madam is showing that genuine care should flow both ways especially when one of their own is expecting.
