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Manish Menon joins Madison World to head human resources
Mumbai: Madison World has appointed Manish Menon as vice president of human resources. He will be based in the agency’s Mumbai office.
Throughout his 24-year career, Menon has gained a wealth of experience working in diverse sectors, including media agencies, brands, and consulting. With extensive experience in talent strategy, learning & development, human resources technology, and talent acquisition, his track record is punctuated by numerous accolades for organizations that he has worked with, including ‘Best Employer Brand’ awards and recognitions such as a ‘Dream Company to Work for’. In this role, he will work closely with the leadership to craft and execute the people & culture strategy and spearhead the talent team’s efforts to deliver a delightful employee experience. He has left a significant impact on organizations like GroupM, Alembic Pharma, Parle Agro, and Viu (OTT) before joining Madison World.
Announcing Menon’s appointment, Madison World chairman Sam Balsara said, “We have a number of new initiatives planned for Madison to face the ever-changing environment we live in. Manish joins us at the right time and his agency experience will help him head the function effectively to even further help our Clients improve ROI on their Brand investments.”
Speaking about his new role at Madison World, Menon said, “I am thrilled to join Madison at a time when the company is poised to grow significantly across all of its businesses, and I am fully committed to elevating People as the company’s defining characteristic in the industry.”
Brands
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.
