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Rohit Jawa CEO & MD of HUL to chair distinguished IAA IndIAA Awards jury
Mumbai: Rohit Jawa the chief executive officer and managing director of Hindustan Unilever will chair the distinguished jury panel to select the winners at the IndIAA awards for creative excellence, organized by the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA).
The other jury members are
. Charulata Ravikumar, managing director, Accenture
. Geetika Mehta, managing director, Nivea
. M R Jyothy, managing director, Jyothy Laboratories Ltd.
. Abhinandan Lodha, chairman, Lodha Ventures
. Cecil de Santa Maria, chief operating officer, ORRA
. Mohit Malhotra, chief executive officer, Dabur India Limited
. Pulkit Trivedi, managing director – India, Snap Inc
IAA president Avinash Pandey said, “Any award is only as good as the jury that judges them. We are privileged to have such an elite group on our jury panel. It speaks volumes for the heights the IndIAA awards have scaled.
Adds Abhishek Karnani, chairman IndIAA awards, “These awards are unique. You cannot enter your work on your own. A group of senior editors in the marcom trade media who are viewing advertising every day, need to shortlist your creative work. And this shortlist will be placed before our elite jury.
All co-creators of the winning work will be felicitated at the grand IndIAA Awards Nite which will be held on the 22nd. August 2024.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
