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Simpson is AOL Time Warner’s senior VP, global mkting solutions
NEW YORK: This is an executive appointment made by AOL Time Warner with the aim of driving growth of its cross-divisional advertising and marketing initiatives. The media conglomerate has appointed Cleary Simpson, a 24-year veteran of Time as senior VP, global marketing solutions.
Reporting to AOL Time Warner’s president, global marketing solutions Michael J Kelly, Simpson will be responsible for working with some of the company’s most important existing clients to further develop and implement cross-platform marketing solutions that take full advantage of all of AOL Time Warner’s businesses.
The appointment was made on the basis of Simpson’s reputation for providing intelligent, innovative solutions for advertisers and understanding of how media partnerships work.
Simpson spent 13 years at Time magazine. She was advertising director for Time from 1978 to 1991 and associate publisher of Life magazine from 1991 to 1992.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
