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Word of Mouth Media elevates Jimmy Shahani to CEO
Mumbai: Word of Mouth Media, a player in the audiovisual and digital content category, has elevated its chief operating officer Jimmy Shahani to the position of chief executive officer.
Shahani comes with over 15 years of experience in operations, human resources, and business administration. He has diverse experience across industries, including Media, IT, and ITES, having worked with companies like WNS, IBM, Prime Focus, and Tech Mahindra, to name a few.
“Jimmy has been part of our core team since he joined us four years back,” said Word of Mouth Media, founder, Vineet Panchhi. “His positive outlook, creative mindset, and leadership values are all goal-worthy to succeed, especially as we move ahead in the ‘Next Normal.’ In the current period of accelerated transformation, we hope to provide a robust approach and work more closely with our clients to navigate pandemic-induced uncertainty. I congratulate Jimmy in his new role and will continue to support him in strengthening new partnerships and exploring new geographies.”
“The Covid-19 pandemic galvanised businesses to innovate and shift focus towards customers’ preferences leading massive transformation in the advertising & marketing industry,” Panchhi added.
“We are one of the few boutique agencies that have successfully survived the challenges posed by the pandemic by innovating our products and making them hybrid and focusing on digital services,” said Word of Mouth Media, co-founder, Sarika Panchhi. “The customized hybrid model has worked beautifully for us, and we continue to keep our workforce safety a top priority. The new format will help us serve our clients better, explore new markets and strengthen our focus on the revived sustainability portfolio. I am confident that the team under the guidance of Jimmy’s capabilities will scale new heights.”
Speaking on his new role, Shahani said, “I am honored to take the new responsibilities and look forward to scaling the business to new heights. The changing consumer behavior, shifting viewer choices, increased inclination towards environmentally-conscious practices etc, demand brands to deliver more creative and personalized experiences in a sensitized tone. Therefore, one of the major priorities for me will be to deliver business outcomes for clients through impactful ideas and new storytelling channels.”
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
