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Weekend Unwind with: Aditya Kuber, CEO & co-founder Ideabrew Studios
Mumbai: Moving on to the next in our series of lighthearted snippets that peek into the minds of corporate executives by having them share their mantras to deal with the curveballs that life throws at them—not necessarily revolving around work life—and sometimes going beyond work.
This week’s guest is Aditya Kuber, CEO and co-founder of Ideabrew Studios. Kuber is a media professional with over 20 years of experience in B2C, B2B, and market and business development, having worked with Sportz Interactive, Yahoo!, Times of India, and Sakal Media Group, as well as assisting in the establishment of Audioboom India in 2016. He led the launch and scaling of BookMyShow Jukebox, its music and podcast streaming business, before going on to launch his entrepreneurial venture, Ideabrew Studios, “one of India’s largest podcast networks” in August 2020.
So here goes…
Your mantra for Life
Try. Don’t be afraid to fail.
A Book you are currently reading / plan to read
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday.
Your Fitness mantra, especially during the pandemic
Tennis and regular workouts at the gym.
Your comfort Food
Almost anything homemade!
When the chips are down a Quote/Philosophy that keeps you going
This is a new challenge. Face it.
Your guilty Pleasure
Bad movies and ice-cream!
When was the last time you tried something New?
That would have to be when I started yoga a few months ago.
A life Lesson you learnt the hard way
No substitute for hard work.
What gets you Excited about life?
Possibilities and the fact that there’s so much left to experience.
What’s on top of your Bucket List?
Watching at least one match of every tennis Grand Slam.
If you could give one piece of Advice to your younger self, what would it be?
Get smarter! Work harder! There are no shortcuts in life.
An Activity that keeps you motivated/charged during tough times
Looking around to see that I am not the only one fighting a battle.
What lifts your Spirits when life gets you down?
My family and friends.
Your go-to Stress Buster
TV! Any action film will do!
One thing you would most like to Change about the world
Lack of opportunities for so many underprivileged people.
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Manappuram Finance appoints Sreekanth P V as group head – operations
22-year veteran from Bajaj Finance to drive efficiency and customer experience.
MUMBAI: Manappuram Finance just upgraded its operations engine because when customer delight needs turbocharging, even the gold loans get a smoother ride. Manappuram Finance Ltd has appointed industry veteran Sreekanth P V as group head for operations & customer experience at the grade of president. In his new role, Sreekanth will lead efforts to strengthen operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, streamline processes, drive service innovation and scale the company’s digital ecosystems across all business verticals.
Sreekanth brings over 22 years of experience in operations management, digital platforms, product innovation and customer experience within the financial services sector. Most recently he served as deputy executive vice president for digital platforms at Bajaj Finance Ltd, where he led the development of a unified app and web platform strategy and built a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Manappuram Finance, chairman and managing director V. P. Nandakumar said, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Sreekanth P V to the leadership team. He brings extensive experience in operations management, digital platforms and customer experience. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities and enhance customer engagement, his expertise will play an important role in driving efficiency, innovation and service excellence across the organisation.”
The appointment reflects Manappuram Finance’s ongoing focus on building a stronger leadership bench and elevating operational standards as the company scales its lending and customer engagement capabilities.
In a sector where every rupee counts twice, Sreekanth isn’t just joining the team, he’s the new conductor making sure the entire orchestra of loans, digital flows and customer smiles stays perfectly in tune.
