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CVL Srinivas quits Maxus
MUMBAI: Maxus, India and APAC MD, CVL Srinivas has put in his papers. Although his resignation was reluctantly accepted as of last Friday, it was only late yesterday that the news was officially conveyed to his team at Maxus as well as through the GroupM system.
Srinivas will be seeing out 90 days in the company during which time an India head for Maxus will be put in place.
While GroupM will also looking for a replacement to head Asia Pacific operations, Srinivas will essentially be focussed on ensuring the India leadership transition is a seamless one.
When contacted by Indiantelevision.com, Srinivas sought to make one thing clear: That he had no job offer in hand at the moment though there were many rumours floating as to his next port of call.
As for the plan ahead for Maxus, Srinivas said that while the last two years were marked by high growth, in the next year the focus would be more on consolidation. The emphasis would be on addressing the needs and requirements of the client roster that had been built up over the last two years, Srinivas pointed out.
As regards Maxus India, the search for someone to head operations here was one that would have happened in any case, Srinivas stressed. Even if he had continued in the GroupM fold, he would have been based out of Singapore since his brief was to ramp up Maxus’ presence in the region, he added.
It was in May 2005 that Srinivas was given additional charge of Maxus’ APAC operations in addition to his India responsibility. When Srinivas relinquishes office, he will have served just under three years at the Maxus helm. He joined Maxus India in early 2004 from Madison Media, where he was the COO, North and South. He has also had stints at Fulcrum and Lintas.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
