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Udit Sharma joins One Impression as CBO
Mumbai: One Impression, India’s leading influencer marketing platform, welcomes Udit Sharma as its chief business officer (CBO). In his professional capacity, Udit will spearhead the company’s revenue growth, new region expansion, team building, and strategic partnerships.
Prior to joining One Impression, Udit held the position of ShareChat chief revenue office (CRO) homegrown social media company.
Talking about his new role, Udit Sharma said “Last couple of years have seen a truly remarkable growth in the consumption of content created by millions of influencers. This has resulted in strong creator-follower connections and has opened up potentially new avenues for brands to engage with their TG. However, given its unique challenges, Influencer Marketing still has some way to go before becoming a key marketing element for brands. So, when I came across One Impression, I was truly impressed with its core product that solves all those issues and puts brands back in control. I am absolutely thrilled to be joining One Impression in its mission to simplify Influencer Marketing for all businesses, big and small.”
One Impression founder Apaskh Gupta shared, “We believe brands around the world have demonstrated the power of creator content & influencer marketing. We are now at an inflection point for the industry and we are about to witness the true power of influencer marketing for businesses around the world. As influencers continue to become increasingly more meaningful in the lifecycle of a business, there is an immediate need for a technology platform to remove all inefficiencies associated with the channel. One Impression has built a world-class platform that solves problems at every step of the process and enables brands & creators to collaborate seamlessly. We are truly excited to have Udit join us in this journey. We believe his experience & knowledge in building large-scale platforms will help us take the One Impression platform to the world.”
Udit Sharma brings a wealth of experience to One Impression, having previously served as Disney+ Hotstar Sr. vice president (VP) & head of sales. Over his five-year tenure, he led large clients (LCS), small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), and agency businesses, contributing significantly to the streaming platform’s growth.
With a diverse background spanning industries such as media, mobile payments/fintech, and consumer electronics, Udit’s professional journey includes roles at Freecharge, Zomato, Oxigen Services, and Samsung Electronics.
One Impression is thrilled about this collaboration with Udit Sharma. The combination of Udit Sharma’s extensive industry expertise and the platform’s innovative approach to influencer marketing is expected to result in a powerful partnership. Together, they aim to achieve remarkable success in the dynamic field of influencer marketing.
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.
