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Percept Talent Management CEO Manish Porwal quits
MUMBAI: Close on the heels of Vinita Bangard putting in her papers at Percept Talent Management (PTM) as COO, company CEO Manish Porwal has decided to move on too.
Porwal joined PTM in January 2008, prior to which he was with Starcom Worldwide as MD, South and West India.
While Porwal will be serving his current role till 6 January, sources say that he may continue to be associated with the company in a non-executive role.
PTM is a division of Percept Limited, an entertainment, media and communications company. It specializes in providing a 360-degree solution for talents from the entertainment arena such as films, music, sports, fashion, direction, writing, modeling and acting.
Earlier, Porwal has worked with the BBC, Vijay TV, Everest and FCB Ulka (now DraftFCB Ulka).
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Shoppers Stop elevates Biju Kassim as GSS Beauty CEO
Move comes as GSS Beauty scales global brand partnerships in India.
MUMBAI: From store shelves to global shelves, the beauty game is getting a sharper makeover. Shoppers Stop has elevated Biju Kassim as managing director and chief executive officer of Global SS Beauty Brands Limited (GSSBB), signalling a stronger push into the premium beauty segment. The move builds on Kassim’s role in setting up GSSBB, a wholly owned subsidiary that has quickly positioned itself as a fast-growing distribution platform for global beauty brands in India. The unit has been central to Shoppers Stop’s ambition of expanding its footprint in the high-margin beauty and luxury categories.
Chairman Nirvik Singh noted that Kassim’s experience across the beauty ecosystem and his understanding of premium and luxury consumers would help steer the next phase of growth. The focus, he indicated, will be on sharpening the company’s beauty portfolio and scaling partnerships with international brands.
Kassim, for his part, steps into the role at a time when India’s premium beauty market is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by rising consumer aspirations and increased access to global labels. He highlighted that GSSBB will remain a key strategic pillar, with an emphasis on expanding brand partnerships, enhancing consumer experiences and driving growth across markets.
As global beauty brands continue to eye India as a high-growth destination, Shoppers Stop’s bet is clear: owning not just the shelf, but the entire beauty ecosystem behind it.
