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Speaker lineup at Goafest 2016 shows great promise
New Delni, 31 March: For those in the media, advertising and marketing sector, attendance at Goafest has become compulsory for the sheer number of people they get to interact with and perhaps finalise deals with.
And this is apart from the knowledge imparted by veterans and even newcomers in these fields.
Goafest 2016, which is less than a week away will come to grips with some of the major problems facing these sectors and speakers from across the sectors will give their viewpoint. The organisers promise that this year’sexemplary speaker’s line-up at Goafest is set provide an enriching experience by emerging as a great melting pot of ideas and vision.
Presented by the Advertising Club and AAAI, the Goafest ABBYs 2016 will be held from 7 to 9 April at The Grand Hyatt, Bambolim, North Goa.
This year, industry stalwarts will include some innovators like Crispin Porter and Bogusky Strategy head Benny Thomas, FCB Global CEO Carter Murray, ace Indian filmmaker and television personality Karan Johar, and leading filmmaker and advertising guru and Mullen Lowe Lintas group Chairman R Balki.
Sri Lankan Minister of Ports and Shipping and former cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga will be seen in conversation with veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai,
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
