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Milestone on hiring spree
MUMBAI: Integrated OOH brand communications agency Milestone Brandcom has beefed up its staff, making 30 new appointments across senior and middle management positions.
The pimary areas of appointment are Milestone OOH And Milestone Connect as the company aims to enhance the service management and capabilities of the group.
The appointments at Milestone Connect include Ranbir Basses as business head and VP operations, Dhruv Jugran as group director brand communication, Swati Ratnakar as creative and content director planning, Yash Vardhan Verma as director brand communication and Gaurav Singh Chauhan as senior manager brand communications.
Milestone Brandom also got new joiners in the form of Kaushik Chakraborty as AVP client servicing and 360 integration and John Barretto as management supervisor.
Besides the new additions to the team, Ravi Ambrose who held the post of senior VP integration and new initiatives, has been given additional charge of South India operations with Prashant Mishra moving up as Milestone OOH regional head north.
The addition of industry professional and expansion of Milestone’s portfolio reflects the company’s capital efficiency and its commitment to business growth. The agency recently expanded its service portfolio, including Milestone Connect and Milestone Last Mile, with service opportunities to meet the evolving needs of clients.
Today Milestone Brandcom services close to 70 brands, some of which are Tata Docomo, Colors, McDonald‘s, Binani Cement, Viacom18, Axis Bank, L’Oreal, HDFC Mutual Fund, Dish TV, DSP Blackrock and Franklyn Templeton.
Milestone Brandcom founder and managing director Nabendu Bhattacharyya said, “In just two years we have reached a stage where we are one of the leading agencies in the country. We have already touched Rs 2 billion mark in turnover. This year we will try and offer our existing clients more solutions and we will continue to expand our services. We have been growing 100 per cent since the last two years, and this year is going to be no different!”
In the future too, Bhattacharya believes that Milestone Brandcom will continue to benefit owing to its diversification, superior industry talent and proactive approach to investment in the industry.
“I am glad to announce such an exciting force lined up aboard. We were looking to inject excitement into brand communication for our clients with unique brand experiences through consumer connect programs. With such boundless energy and young & enthusiastic team joining us, we are confident to take brand communication and consumer experiences to scale new heights”, added Bhattacharyya.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
