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Ritesh Singh joins icogz as chief growth officer
Mumbai: icogz Ltd, a data analytics company with operations across India, MENA, UK and Canada is delighted to announce the appointment of Ritesh Singh as the chief growth officer based in Canada. Ritesh, a seasoned entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in building high-growth businesses. As a digital transformation leader, he has led global teams and has been instrumental in growing brands across geographies & sectors. He will lead the icogz partnerships to drive the company’s vision.
Established by Amit Tripathi, icogz is a business intelligence platform empowering brand leaders in making meaningful decisions and fostering business growth. The BI platform facilitates informed decision-making by synthesising diverse and disparate data from diverse platforms and delivering real-time actionable insights.
Continuing his entrepreneurial spirit, Singh said, “I was inspired by Amit’s vision for icogz and with Stalwarts like Meenakshi Menon as the chairperson of icogz & Bicky Carlra as a leading partner of the business, there were no questions left on the table. Joining icogz as part of the leadership team with key responsibility of driving global business growth, I look forward to leveraging my entrepreneurial experience to drive innovation, expand market presence, and deliver exceptional value to all shareholders.”
icogz MD Amit Tripathi expressed his confidence in Ritesh’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome Ritesh in the leadership team. His extensive experience being one of the leaders in expanding the digital ecosystem in India, his entrepreneurial spirit aligns perfectly with our goals for icogz. I look forward to working closely with Ritesh as we undertake the journey to make icogz a leading BI company in the world.”
Before joining icogz, Ritesh spearheaded his own digital enterprise, where he continues to be an equity partner. Under his visionary leadership his enterprise emerged as a prominent player in the digital consulting space with over 170 team members, collaborating with national and multinational brands to achieve their growth objectives. Ritesh’s journey in the digital domain includes leadership roles at MEC Interaction and Starcom MediaVest Group, where he achieved remarkable milestones in business growth and global relationship management.
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
