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The CTO's mandate has shifted from keeping technology running to turning it into measurable business advantage. A field guide to the new remit: tying technology strategy to outcomes, treating data and AI as operating layers, reframing technical debt and security as business issues, and leading through capability rather than infrastructure.
CXO Spotlight: Dr Ashish Tiwari Appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Arrow Greentech Ltd Dr Ashish Tiwari has been elevated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Arrow Greentech Ltd. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Ashish Tiwari will spearhead operations, driving strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. With nearly 30 years years of global expertise, Dr Ashish Tiwari brings deep experience in: • CEO at Conchem Labs Ph.D. in Management from Symbiosis International (Deemed University) What opportunities do you see emerging for the Green Segment under his leadership? Share your perspective in the comments. #CXOSpotlight #CXOIndia #CXO #ChiefExecutiveOfficerCEO #ArrowGreentechLtd #Leadership #CSuite #IndiaInc #ExecutiveSearch #GrowthLeadership #TalentStrategy #BoardRoom
CXO Spotlight: Dr Ashish Tiwari Appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Arrow Greentech Ltd Dr Ashish Tiwari has been elevated as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Arrow Greentech Ltd. As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Ashish Tiwari will spearhead operations, driving strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. With nearly 30 years years of global expertise, Dr Ashish Tiwari brings deep experience in: • CEO at Conchem Labs Ph.D. in Management from Symbiosis International (Deemed University) What opportunities do you see emerging for the Green Segment under his leadership? Share your perspective in the comments. #CXOSpotlight #CXOIndia #CXO #ChiefExecutiveOfficerCEO #ArrowGreentechLtd #Leadership #CSuite #IndiaInc #ExecutiveSearch #GrowthLeadership #TalentStrategy #BoardRoom
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CXO Spotlight: Jagdip Kumar Appointed as Chief Digital & Information Officer at Lohia Corp Limited Jagdip Kumar has been elevated as Chief Digital & Information Officer at Lohia Corp Limited. As Chief Digital & Information Officer, Jagdip Kumar will spearhead operations, driving strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. With nearly 25 years of global expertise, Jagdip Kumar brings deep experience in: • Chief Information Officer at Lohia Corp Limited Post Graduate Diploma, Supply Chain Management from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY What do you think—how important will the CDIO role become in driving business growth over the next few years? Share your thoughts in the comments. #CXOSpotlight #CXOIndia #CXO #ChiefDigitalInformationOfficer #LohiaCorpLimited #Leadership #CSuite #IndiaInc #ExecutiveSearch #GrowthLeadership #TalentStrategy #BoardRoom
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CXO Spotlight: Nitin Juneja Appointed as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Centricity WealthTech Nitin Juneja has been elevated as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Centricity WealthTech. As Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Nitin Juneja will spearhead [industry] operations, driving financial strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and sustainable growth. With nearly 19+ years of global expertise, Nitin Juneja brings deep experience in: • Head Investment Solutions – South at Nuvama Private What do you think will be the biggest opportunity for wealth management leaders in India over the next few years? Share your views below. #CXOSpotlight #CXOIndia #CXO #ChiefInvestmentOfficerCIO #CentricityWealthTech #Leadership #CSuite #IndiaInc #ExecutiveSearch #GrowthLeadership #TalentStrategy #BoardRoom
For decades, aviation success has been measured through on-time performance, fleet utilization, load factors, and operational efficiency. While these metrics remain critical, passenger expectations have…
CHROs are no longer just leading HR operations — they are shaping business strategy, driving workforce transformation, and influencing organizational resilience at the highest level.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Manisha Khadge has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Mindbowser Inc, strengthening the company’s leadership team
Welcome to the latest edition of CXO India Newsletter. Leadership today is no longer defined by titles alone — it is defined by the ability to lead with clarity, resilience, and long-term vision.
The role of the CFO has transformed far beyond numbers, compliance, and reporting.
Earth Overshoot Day 2026 is more than an environmental milestone—it is a leadership wake-up call.
In an era shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity challenges, evolving regulations, and heightened stakeholder expectations, governance can no longer remain
We are delighted to spotlight Sandiip Kothaari, Ph.D. on his appointment as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Laser Securities.
The latest edition of the CXO India Newsletter is here—bringing together the leadership appointments, strategic insights, and executive perspectives that are shaping the future of business in an AI-first world.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that CXO India proudly congratulates Sayaji Navadkar on his appointment as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Kama Jewelry.
The CMO role in 2026 is no longer about running campaigns alone — it is about leading growth, shaping trust, and turning AI into real business value.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that CXO India proudly congratulates Bhrugul Patel on his appointment as the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) at Aadrila Technologies, mark
Welcome to the latest edition of CXO India Newsletter where we celebrate leaders and ideas shaping the future of business.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that CXO India proudly congratulates Ram Vaidyanathan on his appointment as the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Sobha Realty.
The CFO role is being redefined in real time—from steward of capital to architect of intelligent, risk-aware enterprises that seamlessly integrate agentic AI, data, and strategic decision-making.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that CXO India proudly congratulates Vishnu Vardhan Aluru on his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Av&Sons Reality Group.
Celebrating leadership milestones and practical insights for CXOs — this week’s CXO India Newsletter brings three must-read pieces.
Artificial Intelligence, predictive analytics, and data-driven operations are fundamentally reshaping the aviation ecosystem.
The gap between a strong senior leader and a chief executive is not seniority or years. It is a specific set of experiences that hiring committees weight, and most of them come down to one thing.
The phrase zero-knowledge gets used loosely in hiring technology. Here is what it actually means, what it does not, and how a sitting CEO can explore a move without leaving a trace.
Board seats and CXO roles do not run on applications. They run on relationships. The research on how that actually works is more precise, and more useful, than the networking cliches suggest.
The viral claim that 80 percent of jobs are never advertised is folklore. But narrow the lens to CEO, CFO and board seats and something close to it turns out to be true.
A general manager can update a CV on Friday and take calls next week. A sitting CXO cannot. That asymmetry, more than money, is why senior careers move through a channel most people never see.
CXO India is excited to present a new edition of, featuring an insightful article by Devendra K.- Retail-Head, Kaleesuwari Refinery Private Limited.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are delighted to congratulate Murali Dharmalingam ITIL V3, CEH, CISM, CDPO, OT Security on his appointment as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at GRIDsentry—a s
We’re celebrating leadership that’s building future-ready organisations. This edition spotlights two strategic appointments and two must-read thought pieces shaping CXO priorities for 2026.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that a new chapter begins in Gulf Oil India's digital transformation journey as Ketan Lodaya takes over as the Chief Digital & Inform
The CHRO role is no longer just about managing HR — it’s about shaping the future of the business. Today’s CHROs are expected to do far more than oversee hiring, policies, and employee engagement.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Computer Age Management Services (CAMS Limited) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Prasenjit Datta as
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Welcome to the latest edition of CXO India Newsletter. We’re celebrating leadership momentum across healthcare, finance and sustainable industry.
India stands at a defining moment in its sustainability journey.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that KIMS Hospitals has appointed Dr Saurabh Lall as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as the
CTOs have evolved from technical stewards into business leaders who must turn technology into measurable growth, resilience, and competitive advantage.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Al Bayader International, part of H&H Group Of Companies has appointed Munesh Bhat as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
We’re pleased to share the latest CXO India Newsletter edition — a briefing for leaders who must turn today’s wins into tomorrow’s competitive advantage.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Nidhi Pandey has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Constl, a significant development for India's digital
Most organizations don't fail because of competition. They fail because they become prisoners of their own success.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Manav Lalotra has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Business Transformation at nCircle Tech, bring
Welcome to this week’s CXO India Newsletter and insight round-up. Celebrating leadership that shapes markets and the playbooks that help C-suite leaders turn strategy into measurable outcomes.
In our CXO Spotlight series, we are thrilled to announce that Healthcare veteran Raman Saravanan has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Baby Memorial Hospitals' Thodupuzha unit
India's C-suite still hires its own kind, sector by sector, with a reflex that looks like 90% same-industry caution. A thin leadership market can no longer sustain that habit. The leaders crossing over in 2025 and 2026 are proving that pattern-transfer beats domain familiarity, and that mentorship and sponsorship are what make the switch survivable.
Between one-third and one-half of new executives are judged to be failing within 18 months of taking the role. The failure modes are predictable, the cost runs into multiples of base salary, and the single most reliable correction is one most boards still treat as optional: a mentor, a sponsor, and a peer who catch what the executive cannot see.
India's workforce has become the most aggressive enterprise adopter of generative AI on earth, with 92% of employees using it weekly. The people setting strategy are often the ones who understand it least. Reverse mentoring, pairing AI-fluent juniors with senior executives, is how the smartest Indian boardrooms are closing the gap, and why cross-industry leaders gain double from it.
Mentorship advises, sponsorship advances, and peer counsel keeps the leader honest. India over-invests in the first, starves the second, and has barely built the third. Here is why the distinction decides who reaches the top, especially for women, and what corporate India must construct next.
Fractional leadership is not one job. The CFO, CHRO, CMO and CTO each fractionalise on different logic, command different rates, and run different week shapes. A function-by-function look at how part-time C-suite work actually plays out across India in 2025-26 — the money, the calendars, and the hard limits of each role.
India's corporate world quietly writes off leaders after fifty, even as the fractional market pays a premium for exactly what age produces. This is the story of the second act, the identity it demands, and the honest cost of building it.
Real rupee day-rates and retainers for fractional CFOs, CHROs and CMOs in India, why no single engagement replaces a salary, and how a portfolio of clients plus equity bets de-risks the independent executive's income.
Inside the corporate machine, your reputation was carried by the logo on your card. Go independent and the equation flips: your name becomes the entire engine. Here is how India's fractional CXOs are building public brands, productising their expertise into frameworks and books, and escaping the time-for-money trap.
Most acquirers destroy value, and the destruction happens after the deal closes, not before. A deals-desk look at why integration is where value goes to die, why Indian promoter-led acquirers stumble hardest cross-border, and the executive capability that separates the 92 percent who win from the 57 percent who lose.
Financial-services M&A jumped 127% to roughly $8 billion through nine months of 2025, while hospital deals crossed $6 billion. Two regulated, fragmented, demographically-favoured sectors are running the same roll-up playbook. Here is why, who is buying, and what executives should do about it.
India's Global Capability Centres have stopped being back offices. More than 6,500 global leadership roles now run out of Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, roughly 100 GCC heads sit in a million-dollar pay club, and the smartest CXO careers in the country are being built inside them. Here is the map.
Indian private equity investment fell 33% to $19.6 billion in 2025 while a wall of 2018-22 vintage capital waits to be returned. For buyers with patience and cash, the resulting overhang, plus a maturing IBC channel and a wave of family carve-outs, is the cleanest source of motivated sellers in a decade.
Cross-border M&A involving India surged 155% to $33.2 billion in 2025 and outbound deals nearly tripled to $13.7 billion. From Tata-Iveco to Coforge-Encora and Sun Pharma-Organon, India Inc. is buying capability, hedging deglobalisation, and using GIFT City to structure it all. A deals-desk anatomy of the wave.
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