MAM
Percept Sport to manage the ‘Vadodara International Marathon 2013’
MUMBAI: Percept Sport, the Strategic Business Unit of Percept Sports & Entertainment, has won the mandate to manage the fourth edition of ‘Vadodara International Marathon 2013‘ following a multi-agency pitch.
The event is scheduled to be held on 1 December.
Percept Sport will handle the entire 360-degree management of the ‘Vadodara International Marathon 2013‘ including re-packaging, profiling, marketing, implementation and operation of the event.
A series of pre-event to drive awareness for the main marathon will span the length of 2013. One of the pre-events will be the ‘Midnight Woman‘s Marathon‘ with an aim towards highlighting issues related to the safety of women in the country. The 7 km marathon will feature only female participants who will run at the stroke of midnight across the city of Vadodara. This Marathon aims to serve to motivate women across India and also symbolise the safe environment prevalent in the state of Gujarat.
According to the company, the ‘Vadodara International Marathon 2013‘ will have the presence of top international long distance runners. Eminent personalities from the field of Bollywood, Politics and Sports will also be present to lend their support to this event.
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
