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McCann Worldgroup acquires End To End Marketing Solutions
MUMBAI: McCann Worldgroup India has acquired Bangalore- based marketing services agency End To End Marketing Solutions. The acquisition aims to significantly boost MWG’s database marketing capabilities and enhance its presence in the technology sector.
McCann WorldGroup India executive chairman and CEO, and president – South Asia Prasoon Joshi said, “This acquisition is in line with MWG, India’s long-term strategic vision of being a complete marketing solutions provider. End To End has synergies with MRM, McCann Health and Momentum and shall enhance the services offered by each.”
End To End Marketing Solutions has handled clients including Microsoft, Intel and Hewlett Packard. End To End’s bouquet of services spans direct marketing, targeted and niche marketing, lead generation, e-mail marketing, telemarketing, demand generation events and channel marketing. Founded in 1997 the company has 200 employees and branch offices in Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi.
End To End Marketing Solutions CEO and founder P N Shanavas said, “To be part of a global network like McCann Worldgroup is the catalyst that End To End required. While there are the obvious synergies to be explored and we shall strive to bring our best to enhance the complementarity with MRM, Momentum and McCann Health we are excited to now be able to access best practices and also best clients both nationally and internationally.”
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
