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Yahoo! appoints MediaVest as its AOR
MUMBAI: MediaVest, a division of Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), has been appointed as the media agency-on-record by Yahoo!.
Mindshare was handling the Yahoo! account globally.
In October 2010, the account was moved to MediaVest in the US.
Subsequently, the Internet giant has moved its business to MediaVest across eight countries in Asia.
In India, the account will be managed by the agency‘s Delhi office.
MediaVest will be the strategic lead and counsel for the digital media company’s media planning and buying across Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Singapore.
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Sanjeev Rolyan named global director at HCLTech
HCLTech taps seasoned pro to steer digital and software strategy worldwide
NOIDA: Sanjeev Rolyan has reached a new peak in his career, stepping into the role of global director at HCLTech. With over 16 years of experience in the tech and digital services arena, Rolyan is set to bring his expertise in software, applications, and end-to-end source-to-pay functions to the global stage.
Before this elevation, Rolyan held multiple leadership roles at HCLTech, including director & business head and general manager, where he played a pivotal role in driving enterprise resource planning and digital transformation initiatives.
His journey in the industry spans nearly two decades, starting with a long tenure at Genpact as assistant vice president, where he managed sourcing and procurement for IT solutions, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and application development projects.
Rolyan’s academic credentials include a postgraduate diploma in international business from Symbiosis International University and a certificate in digital strategies for business from Columbia Business School, where he mastered five key domains: customer, competition, data, innovation, and value.
At HCLTech, Rolyan’s mission is clear: to amplify the company’s software and digital offerings, streamline operations, and lead the charge in global digital transformation. With his blend of experience, strategic insight, and digital acumen, the tech world will be watching closely.
