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NK Proteins onboards Bhavna Shah as deputy CEO
Mumbai: NK Proteins Pvt Ltd, an oil company with the popular brand ‘Tirupati’, named Bhavna Shah as deputy CEO. Shah’s expertise and leadership will advance strategic plans and long-term vision.
Her strategic insights and industry acumen will guide the company through market changes and growth exploration. She will oversee operations in Mumbai.
Shah, with a distinguished 30-year career, brings vast experience and strategic vision to her new role. She led initiatives in product promotion, sustainability, and trade relations as head of the Malaysian palm oil council for India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, earning recognition as an industry leader.
Shah has a notable career, having been the past president of the Maharashtra Chapter and co-chair of the national board of advisors for the MSME & Startups Forum for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. She also made valuable contributions as an independent director for Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd.
Throughout her career, Shah has advised management on market development strategies and formulating policies to achieve organisational objectives. Among her notable achievements, Shah was honoured as the first woman to receive the prestigious ‘Globoil Person of the Year’ award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions to the vegetable oils trade and industry. She has also been recognised by SCODET ASIA with a Special Award for her exceptional industry contributions.
NK Proteins Pvt Ltd chairman and MD Nimish Patel said, “Ms. Shah’s appointment underscores NK Proteins’ commitment to strengthening its leadership team with seasoned professionals who align with its strategic objectives. The company remains dedicated to excellence and innovation in the industry, with Ms. Shah poised to play a pivotal role in driving its strategic initiatives forward.”
NK Proteins P Ltd MD Priyam Patel added, “We extend our warmest welcome to Ms. Bhavna Shah and look forward to leveraging her leadership to drive our company towards new heights of success. With her extensive experience and strategic acumen, we are confident in Ms Shah’s ability to drive our company’s growth and success.”
Commenting on her appointment, Bhavna Shah stated, “I am honoured to join NK Proteins Ltd as Deputy CEO and look forward to contributing to the company’s growth and success. NK Proteins is a prominent player in the edible and non-edible oil sector and consistently pursues excellence and innovation. I am excited about the opportunities ahead.”
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WPP appoints Kyoko Matsushita as APAC CEO of WPP Creative
Former Japan CEO and Essence Global leader takes regional helm.
MUMBAI: Kyoko Matsushita just went from running Japan to captaining the entire APAC creative fleet because when you’ve already conquered one island nation, the next logical step is to steer a whole continent. WPP has appointed Kyoko Matsushita as APAC CEO of WPP Creative, effective immediately. She succeeds her previous role as CEO of WPP Japan, which she held since April 2022.
Matsushita brings a formidable track record in global media and creative leadership. Before joining WPP Japan, she served as Global CEO of Essence Global, having first joined the agency in 2014 as its inaugural APAC CEO. She was later promoted to global chief client officer, where she oversaw client services, satisfaction, and both organic and new business growth. Her earlier career includes senior roles at Sony, Electronic Arts and Gree UK, as well as a stint at Leo Burnett. She holds a master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Announcing the move on Linkedin, Matsushita described APAC as “a hotbed of creativity and potential” and expressed her excitement about working with teams across the region “to reimagine client growth” and “collaborate, learn, and co-create the future of creativity.”
The appointment strengthens WPP’s creative leadership in one of the world’s fastest-evolving markets, where Matsushita’s blend of regional expertise, global perspective and client-focused innovation is expected to drive the next phase of growth for WPP Creative across APAC.
In an industry where creativity knows no borders, WPP has chosen a leader who has already built bridges from Tokyo to London and back tasked with turning the entire Asia-Pacific region into one seamless canvas of ideas.
