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Storia Foods & Beverages appoints Kiran Giradkar as Strategic Head- Marketing & Communications
MUMBAI: Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd has named Kiran Giradkar as Strategic Head – Marketing & Communications, effective January 2nd, 2020. Kiran will be reporting to the Managing Director of Storia Foods & Beverages – Mr. Vishal Shah.
Speaking about the appointment, Vishal Shah, Founder and Managing Director, Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd said, "Kiran is a strong and dynamic leader with the ability to shape brand and business culture and I am delighted to welcome him on board. With his extensive product development brand building experience and intimate understanding of the local markets, Kiran is the perfect candidate to take over the reins of marketing operations.”
Kiran is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in FMCG brand management. At Storia, Kiran will be responsible for strengthening the overall sales of Storia products and the new products that will be introduced in the country. Prior to joining Storia, he was the Head of Marketing at Bisleri International Pvt Ltd. He was also previously associated with brands like Kokuyo Camlin, Bajaj Consumer Care and Parle Products.
Kiran Giradkar, Strategic Head- Marketing & Communications, Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd said, “Storia is an organization with incredible people and exceptional products and I am delighted to be a part of this esteemed team. I am confident that Storia will be able to win the hearts of an Indian consumer and journey from here on will be full of significant milestones for the brand.”
Kiran holds a master’s degree in management studies from University of Mumbai and is also an alumnus of Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
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OpenAI’s Stargate lead Peter Hoeschele exits with two senior leaders
Trio behind compute push set to join new startup amid leadership reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO: Peter Hoeschele, a key figure behind OpenAI’s early Stargate data centre initiative, has exited the company, according to a report by The Information.
The departure is part of a broader leadership shift, with two other senior executives, Shamez Hemani and Anuj Saharan, also set to leave in the coming days. All three are expected to join the same new startup, although details about the venture remain under wraps.
The trio played a central role in OpenAI’s Stargate effort, an initiative aimed at building large-scale data centre capacity in-house to reduce reliance on external infrastructure providers. Their exits mark a notable moment for the company’s compute strategy as it continues to scale rapidly.
OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to The Information, “We’re grateful for the contributions Peter, Shamez, and Anuj have made to OpenAI and wish them the very best in what comes next.” The company also pointed to the recent appointment of Sachin Katti to lead its industrial compute organisation, signalling continuity in its infrastructure roadmap.
OpenAI has indicated that it does not plan to directly replace Hoeschele’s role, suggesting a possible restructuring of responsibilities within the team.
As competition intensifies in the race to build next-generation AI systems, leadership changes in core infrastructure teams are likely to draw close attention. For now, the spotlight shifts to what this departing trio builds next, and how OpenAI adapts as it scales its ambitions.
