Brands
Rising star soars to Dove at Unilever
MUMBAI: Prerna Gursahani has slathered herself in corporate success, landing the coveted role of global brand manager for Dove at consumer goods behemoth Hindustan Unilever.
After three years of keeping skin supple as global assistant brand manager for Vaseline, Gursahani has been promoted to oversee the company’s flagship beauty brand, which has made its name championing real beauty and body positivity.
The polished executive is no stranger to Unilever’s corridors of power. Her relationship with the Anglo-Dutch giant began in 2013 when she cut her teeth as a brand assistant in the company’s laundry category, focusing on water and “disruptive innovation”—presumably more than just adding an extra rinse cycle.
Following a brief dalliance with the brewing industry at White Owl Brewery and a stint as account manager at advertising agency J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, Gursahani returned to Hindustan Unilever in 2019 as assistant manager sustainability, before smoothly transitioning to the Vaseline team in 2022.
In addition to her corporate exploits, the ambitious brand whiz serves as an ambassador for One Young World, having initially joined as a delegate in 2020. The global forum for young leaders evidently spotted her potential early on.
Commenting on her LinkedIn page, Gursahani gushed that she was “thrilled” about her new appointment, adding that she was “excited to be part of a brand that champions real beauty and strives to create a world where everyone feels seen, valued, and confident”—a sentiment that will surely wash well with Dove’s marketing ethos.
Brands
Tata Communications named Gartner WAN Leader for 13th consecutive year
AI-driven network upgrades and global expansion keep telecom major ahead
MUMBAI: Tata Communications has once again secured its place among the top global network providers, earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services 2026 for the thirteenth year running.
The recognition from Gartner highlights the company’s consistent performance in both strategic vision and execution, a rare feat in a fast-evolving connectivity landscape.
Over the past year, Tata Communications has doubled down on building what it calls a more intelligent and flexible network fabric. In simpler terms, this means networks that can adapt on demand, powered by artificial intelligence and analytics, to support businesses operating across geographies and industries.
The company has expanded its network-on-demand offerings, allowing enterprises to scale connectivity more easily across data centres and multiple cloud environments. It has also invested in next-generation fibre infrastructure and high-capacity 800G wavelength services to keep pace with the growing demands of AI-led cloud ecosystems.
Global reach remains a key focus. Tata Communications has extended its footprint through partner points of presence, enabling quicker deployment in new markets while strengthening last-mile connectivity through local collaborations.
Security, too, is getting a significant upgrade. The company has enhanced its Secure Access Service Edge capabilities to tackle emerging AI-driven cyber risks, including unauthorised data transfers. Looking ahead, it is also preparing to roll out quantum-safe encryption services based on post-quantum cryptography standards, aiming to future-proof enterprise data against both classical and next-generation threats.
Speaking on the milestone, Tata Communications executive vice president, core and next-gen connectivity services and chief technology officer Genius Wong said, “We are honoured to be recognised for the 13th consecutive year and deeply appreciate the continued trust our customers place in us. At Tata Communications, we will continue to transform our solutions so enterprises can build resilient, high-performance and intelligent digital foundations. With our future-ready, resilient and intelligent network fabric, enterprises can scale with confidence and thrive in an AI-powered future world.”
While industry rankings often come and go, a 13-year streak suggests more than just consistency. For Tata Communications, it signals a steady grip on a rapidly shifting global connectivity market and a clear ambition to stay ahead of the curve.
