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Pavan Vaish appointed Uber’s head of central operations
MUMBAI: Ride-sharing company Uber has announced the appointment of Pavan Vaish as its new head of central operations. Pavan joins Uber with over 25 years of experience in building and leading global technology businesses.
In his earlier experience, Vaish has been the co-founder and CEO of Daksh e-services, the geographical footprint of which has been expanded across Latam, Europe, and Asia. The company is popular as recognised as one of the most successful service's acquisitions in IBM’s history. Vaish spearheaded its integration with IBM.
Vaish was also amongst the co-founders of Quadrant Infotech, an offshore data capturing business focused on the US market. A visionary among BPO industry leaders, he has been guiding the industry toward achieving competitive advantages beyond labour arbitrage long before the onset of commoditsation of BPO services.
He had also been the global chief operating officer at UnitedLex, where he was responsible for overseeing daily business operations and managing its business objectives across various geographies. He was also responsible for the transformation of IBM Global Process Services from an emerging enterprise into one of the largest and most respected companies in the Global BPO industry.
An alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, he holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. He is also a Graduate of the Advanced Management Program of the Harvard Business School.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
