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RepIndia appoints Durgesh Tiwari as senior account director-ORM
Mumbai: Independent digital agency RepIndia has announced the appointment of Durgesh Tiwari as a senior account director – ORM. With this strategic appointment, the agency is set to further strengthen its online reputation management and social response management verticals, it said in a statement.
In his new role, Tiwari will be leading a team of 45+ young individuals who are responsible for tracking and analysing consumer sentiment, protecting brand identity on digital, enhancing brand perception and reputation, and handling SEO for reputed clients. Additionally, he will also oversee 24×7 social CRM and will play a leading role in utilising social intelligence and consumer data to optimise the ROI for clients.
“To say that we are thrilled to have Durgesh on board is an understatement. His stellar experience in shaping the reputation of some of the most prestigious brands in the past speaks for itself,” said RepIndia CEO Archit Chenoy. “As we step up to embolden our vision of developing the most strategic and creative ORM team in the country, Durgesh brings the perfect blend of leadership, dynamism, and strategic business sensibility for our cherished clientele.”
Tiwari earlier worked with Innocean Worldwide India (IWI) as group account director for almost three years. He also spent five and a half years at digital agency Interactive Avenues before his stint with Innocean. He is a Maths graduate (BSc) with a post-graduate diploma in management (PGDM).
“In this ever-changing corporate world, the most effective and enduring agencies are built from the heart. The best thing at RepIndia is the culture of innovation and an ROI-driven approach,” commented Durgesh Tiwari on joining the company. “I am very excited to be a part of this young, energetic and talented team that leverages data, innovation, and technology to come up with effective solutions.”
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Kotak Mahindra Bank appoints Ramesh Iyer to board
Veteran financier replaces Ashok Gulati, who retires in March
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced a change to its board of directors, with independent director Ashok Gulati set to retire at the end of his term on 5 March.
The company said it has appointed Ramesh Ganesh Iyer as an additional and independent director for a four-year term, effective 17 February, subject to shareholder approval.
Iyer brings more than four decades of experience in financial services. He spent much of his career at Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, where he served as vice chairman and managing director before taking on the role of president for the financial services sector and member of the group executive board at Mahindra & Mahindra. He retired from the group in April 2024.
During his tenure, Iyer was instrumental in expanding rural and inclusive finance initiatives, scaling the company’s assets and customer base. He also led the creation of subsidiaries in rural housing finance, insurance broking and asset management, and oversaw international joint ventures.
Iyer holds a commerce degree and a doctorate of letters, and currently serves on the boards of several listed and unlisted companies.
The board meeting approving the changes was held in Mumbai on February 17 between 6.30 pm and 6.50 pm.
