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WebEngage appoints Ankur Gattani as VP, growth and marketing
Mumbai: Full-stack marketing automation and customer data platform WebEngage on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ankur Gattani as VP, growth and marketing.
Gattani has over 13 years of experience including as a customer, mentor, and advisor to WebEngage in his previous roles. In this role, he will be taking charge of the entire growth marketing function at Webengage to sharpen the company’s positioning as a thought leader in retention marketing and a champion of building enduring businesses, said the statement.
“As a customer-first company, our primary focus has always been in investing towards the growth of our customers and building success for them in their journey,” said WebEngage co-founder and CEO Avlesh Singh. “Ankur’s expertise in customer success and data-driven marketing efforts along with his valuable insights is crucial for the growth of the brand. We look forward to him playing a key role in WebEngage’s next phase of growth.”
An IITB/IIM Cal graduate, Gattani’s stint at Foodpanda Global to drive CRM efforts led to the transformation of one message-per-country regimen to 1:1 personalised messages on multiple channels across 45 countries, 20+ timezones and languages. The speed of roll-out earned his team accolades and a speaker invite from Salesforce to share the story at Dreamforce – a flagship event by Salesforce.
He has dabbled in ideas in e-commerce and created a consumer FMCG brand as well, is a big believer in driving stories and analogies to help customers understand the brand proposition better.
“Our company’s vision is to drive and create strategic business value for WebEngage and its customers and enable them to have a successful journey with their users,” said Gattani. “I am glad to have this opportunity and join the team to accelerate the growth with marquee brands and build user engagement with successful campaigns.”
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Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
