Brands
Performace sets sights on South East Asia expansion
MUMBAI: Performace is gearing up to go global, announcing its strategic expansion into South East Asia with Vishal Raj at the helm as business head. Known for his stints at Jiosaavn, Bytedance, Network18, and Belive, Vishal brings nearly two decades of experience in digital advertising, media sales, and APAC business development to the table.
Singapore will serve as the regional headquarters, with plans to build teams and partnerships in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. The expansion underscores Performace’s aim to strengthen its presence in high-growth markets and deliver data-driven, performance-focused marketing solutions to clients across the region.
Performace CEO Saurabh Gaur said, “Expanding into southeast Asia is a crucial milestone in our journey to become a global player. The region’s dynamic digital ecosystem offers immense opportunity, and Vishal’s proven APAC expertise positions us to deliver meaningful value to clients and partners.”
Welcoming his new role, Vishal Raj added, “My goal is to leverage Performace’s insights and technology to drive measurable growth across southeast Asia. I am focused on building high-performance teams, strategic partnerships, and scalable, sustainable business operations. By combining local market insights with innovative solutions, we aim to create a strong foundation for success across the region.”
With this move, Performace is not just expanding its footprint but reinforcing its reputation for strategic innovation, operational discipline, and client-centricity, setting the stage for long-term global growth in digital marketing and performance media solutions.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
