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Vui Live appoints Viraj Panwar as sales head
Mumbai: Vui Live, a full-service digital marketing and consulting company, has announced the appointment of Viraj Panwar as its sales head. In this role, Viraj will lead new business development initiatives and oversee strategic sales efforts, which is key in accelerating Vui Live’s growth in the competitive digital marketing landscape.
With over 15 years of experience, Viraj Panwar brings a wealth of experience in sales strategy and client engagement. At Vui Live, Viraj’s primary focus will be identifying new opportunities, cultivating strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth through effective sales strategies. His role includes overseeing the entire sales process, from lead generation to deal closure, ensuring clients’ needs align seamlessly with Vui Live’s innovative digital solutions.
Before joining Vui Live, Viraj was associated with TV9 Network, driving sales growth through branded content initiatives. Previously at ABP Network, he developed strategic sales plans, consistently exceeded targets, and built strong client relationships to achieve significant revenue growth.
Viraj Panwar said, “I am thrilled to join Vui Live, a dynamic agency that is consistently pushing the envelope in digital marketing. My goal is to leverage my expertise to drive business expansion and deliver high-impact results for our clients. The agency’s commitment to utilising cutting-edge technology to create tailored solutions is truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to its continued success.”
Vui Live co-founder & business head Akash Manchanda expressed his enthusiasm stating, “We are delighted to have Viraj Panwar on board as our sales head. His deep understanding of market dynamics combined with his proven ability to build and optimise sales processes aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering unmatched value to our clients. As we continue to scale our operations and expand our client base, Viraj’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth trajectory.”
With Viraj at the helm of sales strategy and new business development, Vui Live is poised to strengthen its market presence and continue its mission to deliver exceptional digital marketing solutions to brands across industries.
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
