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UniVicoustic names Nataraju Shiva to steer business growth
Industry veteran to drive expansion, partnerships and strategy across global markets
MUMBAI: UniVicoustic has brought in seasoned industry hand Nataraju Shiva as head of business & strategy, a newly minted role aimed at sharpening its global ambitions and widening its footprint.
Formed through a partnership between Unitile and Vicoustic, UniVicoustic is looking well beyond its roots in acoustic panels. The company is steadily recasting itself as a full-spectrum spatial solutions player, catering to offices, hotels, hospitals, schools and premium homes with design-led, sound-smart environments.
Shiva steps in at a moment when the company is tuning up for scale. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and India emerging as a key growth engine, his mandate is clear: build a sharper strategy, deepen ties with architects and designers, and unlock new markets without missing a beat.
A three-decade veteran of the built environment and workspace solutions space, Shiva is no stranger to building businesses from scratch. His past stints include shaping brands such as Wipro Furniture, Wipro Lighting and Spacewood Office Solutions into credible names in India’s design and office ecosystem. Along the way, he helped set benchmarks in sustainability, certifications and design innovation.
In his new role, he will focus on aligning strategy with execution across markets, strengthening the specification network, and ensuring UniVicoustic’s offerings stay globally competitive. The brief also includes weaving innovation, wellbeing and sustainability into the company’s core playbook.
Shabbir Rajkotwala said Shiva’s track record of building purpose-led businesses makes him a natural fit as UniVicoustic eyes its next phase of growth.
For Shiva, the opportunity lies at the crossroads of design and human experience. He noted that the future of spaces will be shaped by how well they balance productivity, wellbeing and sustainability, adding that UniVicoustic is well placed to lead that shift.
The appointment signals more than just a leadership change. It reflects a broader pivot as UniVicoustic moves from being product-focused to becoming a solutions-driven platform, ready to craft spaces that sound as good as they look.
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Info Edge reshuffles senior roles, Ambrish Singh to 99acres, Bhisham Dhingra to lead Shiksha strategy
Leadership changes at Shiksha and 99acres aim to drive sharper growth focus
MUMBAI: Info Edge (India) Limited has approved an internal reorganisation of its education and real estate verticals, setting the stage for leadership changes aimed at sharpening execution and accelerating growth. The move, cleared by the board on April 14 through a circular resolution, will come into effect from May 1, 2026.
The restructuring impacts the company’s Shiksha and 99acres businesses, two key pillars in its portfolio, and involves role changes for senior management personnel. As part of the reshuffle, Ambrish Kumar Singh, previously executive vice president and head of sales and customer delivery for Shiksha, has been redesignated as executive vice president and head of sales and sales enablement at 99acres. A long-time company leader since 2003, Singh is expected to focus on boosting business performance, strengthening client relationships and building high-performing teams in his new role.
Meanwhile, Bhisham Dhingra, who led sales and customer delivery at 99acres, will now take on an expanded mandate as head of sales, strategy and client delivery for Shiksha. With over two decades of experience across global and Indian organisations, Dhingra will spearhead growth strategy, corporate sales and client engagement for the domestic education vertical.
Both executives will continue as senior management personnel, albeit with revised responsibilities aligned to the company’s broader restructuring goals.
Info Edge said the changes are part of ongoing efforts to leverage leadership expertise across business lines and improve operational effectiveness. The company added that the reshuffle is designed to drive stronger outcomes by aligning talent with evolving business priorities.
As Info Edge continues to fine-tune its structure, the latest leadership moves suggest a clear intent to keep its core platforms nimble, competitive and ready for the next phase of growth.
