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Lucas Ramos appointed senior director, travel & membership at RCI
Mumbai: RCI, a global leader in vacation exchange, has appointed Lucas Ramos as senior director, Travel & membership – Asia, Pacific & India, effective immediately. Based in Australia, Ramos will lead strategic growth initiatives and operations across the region, further strengthening RCI’s leadership position in the travel and membership industry.
In his new role, Ramos will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, driving financial performance, and fostering strategic development for RCI and its affiliated brands, including 7Across and @Work International, part of the Travel + Leisure Co. portfolio. Known for his expertise in finance, analytics, and data-driven decision-making, Ramos aims to deliver sustainable growth and unmatched value to RCI members and affiliates.
With over 16 years of experience, Ramos brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position. He previously led 7Across and spent a decade at Mantra Group, where he successfully repositioned the brand and streamlined business functions to prioritise efficiency and superior member service.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Ramos stated, “I am elated to join RCI and lead the Asia, Pacific & India region. This is an incredibly dynamic and thriving market with significant opportunities for growth. I look forward to working closely with the talented RCI team to further strengthen our leadership position and deliver exceptional experiences to our members and affiliates.”
RCI’s appointment of Ramos underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry, aligning with the organisation’s vision of providing unmatched experiences to its global community of travellers.
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Time brings TIME100 Next franchise to India with Reliance
List to spotlight 100 emerging leaders, gala set for December 2026 in Mumbai.
MUMBAI: It’s about time India’s next wave got a global spotlight and now, it’s on the list. New York-headquartered Time is expanding its TIME100 Next franchise to India, partnering with Reliance Industries Limited to launch TIME100 Next India, its first international extension of the rising leaders platform. The announcement was made at the Time100 Gala in New York by Jessica Sibley and Nita Mukesh Ambani, signalling a strategic push to tap into India’s growing influence across sectors.
The India edition will recognise 100 emerging leaders from the country and the global Indian diaspora, spanning business, science, sports, arts and social impact. The list will be curated by Time’s editorial team and published online, continuing the franchise’s focus on identifying individuals shaping the future.
The initiative will culminate in a gala event scheduled for December 2026 at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, anchoring the platform within India’s cultural and business ecosystem.
TIME’s broader Time100 franchise has steadily expanded its global footprint since 2021 through events and impact-led initiatives. Executives noted that India’s growing pool of influential voices and innovators made it a natural next step for the platform’s international ambitions.
For Reliance, the partnership aligns with its broader push to support emerging talent and ideas on a global stage. For Time, it marks a timely bet on India not just as a market, but as a talent engine shaping the next chapter of global leadership.
