Brands
Srijita Das Roy named VP at FTA Global
MUMBAI: FTA Global, the new-age marketing company, has named Srijita Das Roy as vice president of brand & communications. Tasked with steering the company’s internal and external brand narrative, Das Roy will focus on transforming FTA Global into a fast, tactical and accountable marketing powerhouse.
With over 11 years in marketing and communications, Das Roy joins from NP Digital India, where she was director, managing marquee accounts, launching client video testimonial programmes, and leading cross-functional teams spanning SEO, paid media, social and technology.
“Srijita brings the perfect mix of strategic vision and hands-on execution. Her expertise in integrated delivery frameworks will accelerate FTA Global’s position as a marketing operating system,” said FTA Global founder & managing director Senthil Kumar Hariram.
Das Roy said, “I’m excited to join FTA Global at this pivotal moment. I believe lasting growth comes from putting people before the company. My goal is to build a brand that empowers both the organisation and its people to grow with purpose.”
FTA Global, founded by Senthil Kumar Hariram, positions itself as a high-performance marketing operating system. Its Team-as-a-Subscription (TaaS) model embeds growth teams into client workflows, delivering expert solutions across SEO, paid media, content, creative and analytics, blending human insight with advanced technology for faster, efficient brand growth.
Brands
Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
