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Mad Influence elevates Aman Narula to COO amid growth ambitions
MUMBAI: Mad Influence has announced the promotion of Aman Narula as its new chief operating officer (COO).With over seven years of experience, Aman previously served as head of operations at Mad Influence and has been instrumental in driving engagement and delivering measurable impact. His strategic vision and passion for innovation make him well-suited for his new role.
Reflecting on his promotion, Aman stated, “This role means a great deal to me. Looking back on the past seven years, I’m incredibly grateful for the journey, the challenges, and the milestones we’ve achieved together. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our management and the dedication of my team, who continue to push boundaries every day. I’m committed to driving our vision forward, expanding into new verticals, and achieving even bigger goals. There’s a lot to build, and I’m excited for what lies ahead. Onwards and upwards!”
Mad Influence founder & CEO, Gautam Madhavan stated, “Aman has been an integral part of Mad Influence since its early days. His journey from a business development associate to COO is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and strategic mindset. He has played a crucial role in shaping our vision, turning challenges into opportunities, and driving operational excellence. As we enter a new phase of growth and innovation, I have full confidence in Aman’s leadership to take Mad Influence to greater heights. This promotion marks the start of an exciting new chapter.”
As the creator economy continues to evolve, collaboration and innovation have become essential. With expertise spanning social media, business development, and influencer marketing management, Aman is set to play a pivotal role in shaping Mad Influence’s future, driving its expansion and strengthening its position in the industry.
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Anant Swarup joins FICCI as secretary general
The 1992-batch IRS officer brings three decades of trade, logistics and WTO experience to India’s most powerful industry body
NEW DELHI: FICCI has a new voice in the room. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has appointed Anant Swarup as secretary general, effective 14th April, slotting a seasoned bureaucrat into one of Indian industry’s most influential perches.
Swarup is not a man short of credentials. Over three decades in public service, he has served as additional secretary in the Department of Commerce, director general of trade remedies, executive director to the union minister of railways, and first secretary representing India at the World Trade Organization in Geneva. A 1992-batch Indian Railway Personnel Service officer, he has since moved through the private sector before landing at FICCI.
His academic armour is equally well-stocked: a master’s certificate in sustainable infrastructure and finance, an MBA, an LLB, and an MSc and BSc in zoology. A man who has studied animals and trade remedies in equal measure is perhaps well-suited to navigating Indian industry.
Jyoti Vij continues in her role as director general, keeping the institutional scaffolding firmly in place.
With global trade tensions rising and Indian industry clamouring for sharper policy bandwidth, FICCI has picked a man who has sat across the table from the world’s toughest trade negotiators. Swarup knows the game. Now he gets to play it from the other side.
