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Ruchee Anand named VP for LinkedIn talent solutions Apac
MUMBAI: Ruchee Anand has added a new title to her long LinkedIn journey. The company has elevated her to vice president, LinkedIn talent solutions for Asia Pacific, effective January 2026, placing her at the helm of one of the platform’s most dynamic global regions.
Sharing the news, Anand struck a reflective note, calling the moment one of both excitement and gratitude. Looking back on her 13-year stint at LinkedIn, she credited much of her leadership approach to Feon Ang 洪雍华, who previously led the Apac talent solutions business. Lessons around accountability, clarity and intentional growth, she noted, continue to shape how she leads teams and builds businesses.
Under Ang’s stewardship, the Apac talent solutions arm grew not just in size, but in purpose and discipline, a foundation Anand now takes forward. In her new role, she will focus on deepening partnerships with customers, working closely with regional teams and expanding access to opportunity across markets at scale.
Anand’s rise has been steady and deeply rooted in the business. She most recently served as senior director for talent, learning and engagement solutions in India, after leading several key mandates across talent, learning, search and staffing solutions. Before LinkedIn, she held senior sales leadership roles at Naukri.com and AuthBridge, building a career that spans over two decades in talent and enterprise solutions.
Beyond her corporate role, Anand is also an advisory council member at nasscom and a certified executive coach, reinforcing her reputation as a leader who blends performance with people development.
As she steps into her regional remit, Anand sums up the moment simply. Grateful for what has been built, and energised by what lies ahead.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
