Welcome to this week's CXO India Newsletter! In this edition of CXO India insights, we celebrate transformative leadership and unpack 2026's game-changing trends 1.
Welcome to this week's CXO India Newsletter! In this edition of CXO India insights, we celebrate transformative leadership and unpack 2026's game-changing trends
1. CFO Power Move at Transformers & Rectifiers (India) Ltd
Mehul Shah, CA with 26+ years from Adani Enterprises, Nirma, Reliance Global Logistics and more, steps in as CFO—succeeding Chanchal S.S. Rajora (now Director-Finance). Amid 872% returns in the booming power sector, Shah's expertise in restructuring, M&A and governance will fuel renewables and exports. Congrats, Mehul Shah!
2. CMOs, Fix Your Operating System—Not Just Tech!
IBM's 2025 study shows 64% profitability pressure on CMOs. Ditch fragmented data & outdated processes: Build revenue machines with unified KPIs, AI lead scoring (market to $94B by 2032), growth pods & communities. 90-day plan inside to dominate $843B digital ads. Full read: The Quiet Crisis In Marketing.
3. Mirae Asset Bolsters Defenses with New CISO
Darshan Chavan joins from Canara Robeco as Chief Information Security Officer, fortifying cybersecurity against ransomware & breaches in fintech. What's your take on CISOs driving India's digital trust? Mirae Asset Mutual Fund (India)- Darshan Chavan
4. CHROs Master AI, Skills & Costs in 2026 HR Revolution
India's 56% workforce readiness? Tackle it with AI pods (29% productivity boost), skills graphs, zero-based planning & horizontal leadership—per Gartner, KPMG & India Skills Report. Roadmap table + frameworks to own the boardroom. CHRO Visionaries
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