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T-Series appoints Richa Vaidya as deputy gm
MUMBAI: T-Series has appointed Richa Vaidya as deputy general manager, music marketing, strengthening its creative leadership with a proven entertainment strategist.
Vaidya joins from JioHotstar, where she led award-winning campaigns for original web series, post-theatrical releases and non-fiction shows across television, digital and outdoor platforms.
A seasoned marketer with more than a decade in the entertainment business, she has previously held key roles at Yash Raj Films, Everymedia Technologies, and Balaji Telefilms, shaping digital and theatrical campaigns for major Hindi cinema releases.
At T-Series, Vaidya will oversee music marketing and brand strategy, driving engagement across platforms for one of India’s most powerful entertainment brands.
Her appointment marks a strategic move by T-Series to blend data-driven insights with creative storytelling, reinforcing its position at the forefront of India’s music and entertainment ecosystem.
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
