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Rudolf Fernando appointed as National Head of Global Advertisers
MUMBAI: Mumbai based, an outdoor agency Global advertisers have been appointed Rudolf Fernando as a National Head of Global Advertisers.
Fernando will be looking after four regional sales divisions of the agency. His core responsibility involves strategising, designing, execution and media planning of outdoor campaign executed across the country He will report to Global Advertisers MD Sanjeev Gupta.
Over his 20 year career, Fernando had started his career with Free Press Journal in Mumbai. He also worked with a publication house like Dainik Bhaskar and TV Channels like Sab TV.
Prior to joining the advertising firm, he was heading Navbharat Media Solution’s sales department where he also led various innovative and BTL activities.
Commenting on the appointment Fernando said, “I have become a part of out-of-home advertising medium, my role has widened with challenges and opportunities. Through my skills and understanding of the media industry, I am confident to expand the client portfolio of Global in the coming season.”
Global Advertisers MD Sanjeev Gupta added, “Rudolf will leverage our presence across four regions and he will also be assisting the team leaders in pitching new clients. His expertise and experience will bring out innovation, fresh approach and better execution at a larger scale.”
Brands
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
