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Nitin Agarwal joins Purplle.com as chief marketing officer
NEW DELHI- Former Hotstar VP marketing and user growth Nitin Agarwal has joined Purplle.com as a chief marketing officer. He will be in charge of Purplle’s marketing and growth.
Prior to this, Agarwal was associated with Sarva, an omnichannel fitness startup where he was leading the role of CMO and head of the digital business.
He has over 11 years of experience in creating new categories, building inspiring brands, and driving revenues across high growth, PE/VC backed businesses.
He worked with Hotstar for more than two years. Agarwal was instrumental in building ShopClues. He joined the brand in 2013 and helped it become the eighth unicorn in 2016. Apart from this, he led all marketing initiatives at ShopClues including branding & communication, media planning & buying, performance marketing, and mobile user acquisition.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
