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Madison Media’s K Suresh Kumar succumbs to Covid2019
MUMBAI: Madison Media Plus media director K Suresh Kumar passed away due to Covid2019 on Saturday, the media agency said in a statement. Kumar, who operated out of Madison Media’s Delhi office, had been with the company since November 2018.
The agency expressed condolences in a post on professional networking site LinkedIn:
“We are shocked and saddened to share the news of our K Suresh Kumar (media director from Madison Media Delhi office) who succumbed to Covid on Saturday night.
He has been a part of the Madison family for many years and contributed wholeheartedly to the success of Madison Media.
May his soul rest in peace. Our heartfelt condolences to his family.”
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
