MAM
Saba Adil gets additional responsibility at Aegon life insurance
MUMBAI: Online insurance company, Aegon Life Insurance, has appointed Saba Adil as the chief operating officer with a mandata to drive the strategic goals and operating plans of the company. Along with this new responsibility, Saba will continue to serve as the chief people officer.
In the new role, Saba will be responsible for creating a differentiated and superior customer experience and will continue reporting to the MD and CEO Vineet Arora.
Arora says, “Her rich experience of over 18+ years in diverse roles including human resources, project management, customer insights and operations will be very relevant and valuable for Aegon Life Insurance. She has led transformational roles in digital innovation; created and launched a well thought business strategy working with a core group of people as well as led a recent project on customer driven innovation. Saba has been a part of the Aegon Life family since inception and we are very delighted to have her in the new role.”
Aegon Life Insurance chief people and operating officer Saba Adil mentions, “Aegon Life, over the years, has established itself as a digital specialist in the Life Insurance sector. We have constantly redefined the space we operate in and have set a clear vision and roadmap for the benefit of our customers. I am excited about this new role and look forward to be a strategic partner as we continue our growth journey.”
Saba joined the company in 2007 as one of the founding members and has since played an important role in creating a powerful culture, aligning the organisation to company values, building a strong employee value proposition, capability building for a future fit organisation and personalised employee experiences.
Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited launched its pan-India operations in July 2008. The company is headquartered in Mumbai serving over 4.4 lakh customers across India.
MAM
Edelman elevates Siddharth Panicker to head of Mumbai office
Financial services veteran steps up after nearly 15 years at the firm
MUMBAI: Edelman has elevated Siddharth Panicker to head of its Mumbai office, promoting a long-serving leader who has spent nearly 15 years building the firm’s financial services franchise in India.
Panicker has held a series of senior roles at Edelman, including associate vice president, head – financial services, and VP & head – financial services. In these positions, he led the development of the firm’s financial services practice, advising C-suite clients across investment banking, private equity, NBFCs, fintech, disputes, litigation and life insurance.
The promotion reflects his track record in corporate and financial communications, strategic counsel and leadership, as Mumbai remains a central hub for India’s financial and professional services sectors.
Earlier in his career, Panicker gained industry exposure through internships at Nalco Water, part of Ecolab, and MSL India.
His elevation underlines Edelman’s focus on leadership continuity and deep sector expertise as clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory, reputational and market environments.
