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Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd appoints Shobhit Singh as the CEO
Mumbai: Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd, a manufacturing and distribution company, has announced the appointment of Shobhit Singh as chief executive officer (CEO). Previously serving as director, Singh’s new role is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the company’s market position and expanding its reach across various sectors.
Shobhit Singh, who has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the company, brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to his new role. Under his leadership, Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd aims to become the world’s largest iconic distribution brand company, focusing on relevance and value-added products across multiple categories.
“I am honoured to step into the role of CEO and lead Stone Sapphire into its next phase of growth,” said Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd CEO Shobhit Singh. “Our vision is to bring iconic and relevant brands to the Indian retail market, catering to diverse customer needs. We aim to achieve a significant milestone of clocking INR 1,000 crore in revenue over the next four years while maintaining our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.”
Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd, known for its diverse product range, including toys, stationery, homeware, and sports equipment, is set to adopt a sector-agnostic approach. The company plans to expand its portfolio to include fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and other household categories. This strategic shift aims to capture a larger share of the Indian retail market by introducing brands that bring value and relevance to customers.
“Stone Sapphire’s journey started with a strong focus on kids’ products, but we are now moving towards a broader market presence,” added Singh. “Our goal is to cultivate purpose-driven brands that not only meet customer needs but also enrich the lives of our employees, dealers, and distributors. We are committed to creating a business that is relevant to all stakeholders, including suppliers, consumers, investors, and partners.”
In addition to expanding the product portfolio, Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd is focused on strengthening its distribution network. The company recently opened a new office in Noida in addition to its offices in Mumbai and Baroda, along with depots in Delhi and Bangalore. This expansion is part of a larger strategy to make the company’s distribution system more robust and efficient.
“We believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success,” said Shobhit Singh. “We are investing in hiring top talent at various levels, including CXOs, to bring best practices and professional expertise into the company. Our aim is to create a business that thrives on innovation, technology, and strategic growth.”
Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys sports and meditation. His commitment to personal well-being and continuous learning reflects the company’s values of positivity and persistence.
With Shobhit Singh at the helm, Stone Sapphire India Pvt Ltd is poised for a transformative journey, aiming to set new benchmarks in the Indian retail market.
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Collective Artists Network reshuffles talent leadership
Fiona D’Souza, Jinal Jhaveri and Arjun Banerjee take expanded roles in core division.
MUMBAI: Collective Artists Network just handed the talent baton to its homegrown stars because when your agents have been building careers this long, it’s time to let them run the show. Collective Artists Network has announced the next phase of leadership for its talent management business, elevating senior agents Fiona D’Souza, Jinal Jhaveri and Arjun Banerjee to expanded roles within the division. The move strengthens the company’s foundational talent arm while it continues to grow into content creation and production-led ventures.
Each of the three has played a significant part in shaping artist careers across films, digital platforms and brand partnerships. Together they now represent the next generation of leadership for Collective’s talent operations, with a continued focus on long-term career building, strong partnerships and adapting representation to a fast-changing media landscape.
Collective Artists Network founder and Group CEO Vijay Subramaniam remains actively involved in guiding artist strategy and key relationships. He said, “Talent management has been the foundation on which Collective was built, and that philosophy continues to guide how we grow the company. As we enter this next phase, it’s important that the people leading this business have both deep context and long-term convictions.”
Collective Artists Network partner and head of talent Janahavi Rawal added, “Collective’s talent business has always been built on trust, long-term thinking, and a deep understanding of where artists want to go next. Fiona, Jinal, and Arjun have each played an important role in shaping the careers of the artists we represent, and this phase is about empowering our senior agents further while building the right support systems around them.”
The leadership evolution reflects Collective’s belief in promoting from within and creating clear ownership across verticals. In a talent world where yesterday’s agent is tomorrow’s partner, Collective isn’t just reshuffling chairs, it’s handing the spotlight to the people who’ve been quietly directing the show all along.
