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MudraMax elevates Deleise Ross to senior VP & business head
Mumbai: Leading integrated marketing media agency – MudraMax – has announced the promotion of Deleise Ross as the senior vice president and head of business. In her new role, she will be reporting to DDB Mudra Group president – integrated media Rammohan Sundaram and lead business operations for West as well as the South division.
Her extensive experience and calm demeanour have led MudraMax through unprecedented growth. Deleise has been associated with MudraMax for over five years now and has played a significant role in the agency’s overall success. She has worked on a varied portfolio across categories including brands such as Adani Wilmar, Jazeera Airlines, PNB Housing Finance, Nuvama and Relaxo – Sparx.
DDB Mudra Group president – integrated media Rammohan Sundaram said, “We are seeing tremendous growth in our media business and so structures become important which only helps teams to focus better and deliver better. It is also about leadership attention that teams require when in hockey stick growth phase. My belief has always been to groom available talent from within and we are excited to have Deleise take on larger responsibility.”
Speaking on her elevation, Ross said, “I’m excited to start this new chapter, as it will help me broaden my understanding of newer markets and businesses. With the cross-category experience that I bring to the table, I look forward to making clearer and more strategic recommendations for the new set of businesses with the expanded team.”
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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.
