The Indian corporate landscape is abuzz with a series of high-profile leadership appointments, set to drive strategic growth and innovation across diverse sectors:
>> Flipkart Elevates Ravi Iyer as Marketplace CFO
Walmart-owned Flipkart elevated Ravi Iyer to Chief Financial Officer for the marketplace division. Iyer has been associated with Flipkart for over a decade. Before joining Flipkart, Iyer honed his skills in the finance sector at ITC Limited. With this strategic move, the company aims to shape its financial strategy and marketplace business.
>> John Bosco to Lead as Head of Digital Alliances at Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited
John Bosco is appointed to lead Aditya Birla Health Insurance Limited as the head of Digital Alliances. With over two decades of experience, Bosco is a seasoned leader bringing expertise in marketing and digital commerce. He has worked for renowned companies like Vodafone, Boost Connect, ICICI Bank Lombard, Epicenter Technologies Pvt. Ltd, and more. Bosco’s leadership in driving strategic partnerships positions him to expand the company’s digital reach and accelerate growth across the competitive health insurance sector.
>> Lakshmi Iyer is named Group President—Investments at Bajaj Finserv.
Laksmi Iyer is appointed as the Group President of Investments at Bajaj Finserv. Iyer dedicated over two decades to Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited, contributing significantly to the finance sector. At Kotak Mahindra Bank, she has led investment strategies and has managed fixed income and real estate. With Iyer onboard, Bajaj is expected to shape the investment business.
>> Sumit Madan to become MD & CEO at Axis Max Life Insurance Limited
Sumit Madan is appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Axis Max Life Insurance. Madan will be succeeding Prashant Tripathy, who is stepping down from the position following retirement. He brings 25 years of expertise in the financial sector and was associated with companies like Citi India, AU SMALL FINANCE BANK, HDFC Bank, JL Morison, IDFC FIRST Bank, and more. He held top leadership positions in these companies. At Max Life, he has also contributed significantly in FY 25. Leveraging his expertise, the company will aim to scale and deepen partnerships while driving product innovation.
>> Dinesh Kanabar joins Reliance Industries Limited as Independent Director
Dinesh Kanabar is welcomed as the Independent Director on the Board of Reliance Industries. Kanabar has worked with KPMG and is currently serving as the CEO at Dhruva Advisors LLP. He also holds board positions at Adani Green Energy Ltd. and PVRINOX PICTURES. With his four decades of experience in tax, strategy, and regulatory affairs, his additions are expected to bring governance and strategic insight to the evolving business landscape.
These appointments underscore a dynamic period of strategic alignment and renewed focus on growth, digital transformation, and robust governance within India’s leading corporations.
- Raffles Udaipur names Guneeta Duggal as the Director of Sales and Marketing
- VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED appointed pankaj madan as the new Chief Financial Officer
- Amar Mehta steps in as Managing Director at Torrent Pharmaceuticals
- Pankaj Behl becomes the Director of Rooms at Hyatt Regency Chennai
- Procter & Gamble announces Shailesh Jejurikar as the next President and CEO
