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Vikash Jalan is the new chair of IAMAI’s TravelTech Committee
Mumbai: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has appointed Paytm Travel chief business officer Vikash Jalan as the new chair of its TravelTech Committee.
Jalan brings with him a wealth of experience and a passion for cultivating and nurturing innovative ideas into successful ventures. With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial spirit, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to transform ideas into reality, embodying the concept of moving from ‘Zero to One’ with remarkable zeal. He has extensive experience in working across global roles and consumer domains which has helped build his diverse leadership and business perspective. At Paytm, he leads the travel business.
Expressing his excitement about his new role, Jalan stated, “The travel industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, powered by technological innovations that are reshaping the way we explore the world. At this juncture, I am thrilled to take on the role of Chair for IAMAI’s TravelTech Committee and I’m eagerly looking forward to collaborating with fellow industry leaders, pooling our expertise to fuel innovation, drive sustainable growth, and collectively chart the course for the future of travel.”
IAMAI’s TravelTech Committee is set to benefit immensely from Jalan’s wealth of experience and leadership acumen. His appointment promises to catalyse innovation, drive growth, and steer the travel industry toward a dynamic and promising future.
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
