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M&E thought leaders, HR heads to kick off first Media HR Summit
MUMBAI: The first edition of Indiantelevision.com’s Media HR Summit kicks off today with a stellar line up of thought leaders from India’s media and entertainment industry.
With ‘Building human capital in a disruptive world’ as its theme, the day-long conference is an endeavour to delve deep into the challenges the M&E industry faces today and understand how corporate and HR leaders are steering their companies into the future as they seek to attract, develop and retain talent.
The summit, organised in partnership with Zee, will comprise panel discussions, fireside chats and presentations.
“The Indian Media & Entertainment Industry is at an inflection point where convergence, consolidation and technological innovations are reshaping all parts of the M&E value chain. The oft-repeated cliché “what got us here, won’t get us there,” has never been more relevant. Talent capability & availability both are amongst the biggest challenges we need to address to successfully navigate the emerging landscape. It is imperative that we build and retain a workforce that is ready for a generational shift in skills. We are proud to partner with Indiantelevision.com’s 1st Media HR Summit that aims to address these challenges and help HR leaders across sectors to share thoughts and perspectives on building a dynamic workplace in a digitally transformative world,” Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd chief people officer Animesh Kumar said.
Some of the key themes that will be discussed at the Media HR summit will include culture and chemistry, emerging trends in HR, employee engagement models, building equity in the workplace, empowering a network of leaders, future-focused people strategies and changing nature of employment.
The summit will see speaker representation across the M&E spectrum – broadcasters, media agencies, and production houses – as well as veteran HR leaders.
Discovery’s Megha Tata, MullenLowe Lintas Group’s Heather Saville Gupta, Mondelez’s Priyadarshini Gupta, Publicis’ Nikhil Natekar, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Sunil Seth, Shemaroo Entertainment’s Jai Maroo among others will offer their insights into the changing HR dynamics during the conference.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
