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Prem Narain rises to vice president at JPMorganChase
BENGALURU: Bengaluru has a new banking tech star. Prem Narain has been promoted to vice president at JPMorganChase, capping a remarkable journey through the world of finance and code.
Narain, who has been with the global banking giant for over six years, has steadily scaled the ranks, from senior software engineer to his latest leadership role. Known for his expertise in Python, React.js, and modern engineering practices, he has been instrumental in delivering scalable technology solutions in a fast-paced, global financial environment.
Before joining JPMorganChase, Narain honed his skills across India’s tech scene, with stints at Bristlecone, Cocoslabs, and 3M Digital Networks, tackling everything from AWS cloud solutions to site reliability engineering. His technical toolkit reads like a developer’s dream, blending programming languages, cloud computing, and cutting-edge engineering practices.
A graduate of Invertis University, where he earned a B.Tech in Computer Science, Narain’s journey has been one of steady progression, curiosity, and tech wizardry. In Bengaluru’s thriving tech-finance ecosystem, his story is a reminder that coding skills and strategic vision can propel careers into new heights.
With Narain now steering technology at VP level, JPMorganChase’s Bengaluru hub is set to see more innovation, agility, and maybe a few Python scripts making money move faster than ever.
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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.
