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Metal Communications appoints Gaurav Soi as general manager
MUMBAI: Metal Communications, an integrated marketing communications company, has appointed Gaurav Soi as general manager, in charge of its Mumbai operations.
Soi has over 12 years of experience across companies like Grey and Ambience Publicis and has looked after and led various homegrown as well as international brands. At Metal, he will oversee and run the Mumbai office and will be responsible for all existing and new relationships.
Soi will report to Metal Communications vice president Ambarish Ray.
Ambarish says: “Metal is ready for its next level of growth. With Gaurav’s experience and expertise, he is the right man for the job of driving our largest and fastest growing office.”
Metal has on its roster blue chip clients like Platinum Guild
International, Reliance Mutual Fund, Web 18, Sennheiser, Bajaj Capital, Zoom TV and Star CJ Alive, among others. Metal’s proprietary strategic tool, Breakthrough, creates media neutral ideas for brands and businesses.
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.
