Infectious Advertising appoints Smriti Tewari as business head
Infectious Advertising has appointed Smriti Tewari as its Business Head.
Tewari brings with her 13 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry. Over the course of her career, she has worked across a wide range of categories, including automobiles, FMCG, consumer goods, home paints, fashion, real estate, and financial services, with agencies as Ogilvy, FCB, The Minimalist and VML.
Siddhartha Singh- Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer. Infectious Advertising comments, ‘Smriti will play a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships, unlocking new opportunities, and shaping work that is both effective and pushes the idea of virality, where every piece of work is worth sharing. Her immense client experience lays the foundation best. Wish her the best for her stint at Infectious!’
Tewari adds, ‘Stepping into the role of Business Head at Infectious Advertising is both an honour and a thrilling responsibility. Infectious has always believed in ideas that spark energy and drive meaningful change. I’m eager to learn from the greats, draw from the strengths of the entire team, and collectively elevate the agency through creativity, collaboration, and client focus.’
In the past, Tewari has partnered with brands such as Honda Cars, Honda 2 Wheelers, BMW, KFC, Smartwater, Dulux Paints, ONLY, Colgate Palmolive, to name a few. Her work spans integrated mandates across ATL, BTL and social media, as well as driving new business development and managing large-scale brand campaigns end-to-end.
IndoBevs promotes Vikas Kumar to co-founder
IndoBevs has elevated Vikas Kumar as Co-founder to oversee the company’s operational strategy, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and strengthen supply chain systems to support IndoBevs’ ambitious growth trajectory.
Since joining IndoBevs seven years ago, Kumar has been instrumental in building the operational backbone of the company. He has overseen the development of robust manufacturing systems, streamlined supply chains, and implemented scalable processes that have enabled the company to expand its portfolio and grow its market presence domestically and internationally. Under his leadership, IndoBevs has achieved nearly 40 per cent year-on-year growth, a testament to his ability to align operational efficiency with business strategy.
With over 20 years of cross-industry experience, Kumar brings deep expertise in supply chain management, plant engineering, project execution, and process optimisation. Prior to IndoBevs, he held senior roles at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, United Biscuits, and SC Johnson, earning recognition for his ability to drive performance improvements and deliver sustainable business results.
Speaking on his new role, Kumar shares, “IndoBevs has always distinguished itself through bold ideas and a clear focus on quality. Over the years, I have concentrated on creating operational systems that are not only efficient but adaptable, capable of supporting growth in a complex and competitive market. As Co-founder, my goal is to ensure that our manufacturing, supply chains, and strategic partnerships are resilient, agile, and future-ready, enabling the company to scale responsibly while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers”
Geetika Mahandru, Co-founder, IndoBevs, mentions, “Vikas’ strategic vision, deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, and ability to translate complex operational challenges into actionable solutions have been instrumental in our growth. Under his leadership, we are well-positioned to scale efficiently, expand into new markets, and continue delivering premium, consumer-focused experiences.”
GPS Renewables names Harikrishnan B as chief projects officer
GPS Renewables (GPSR), a full-stack, renewable oil & gas company offering technology and project solutions for climate-positive biofuel projects, has appointed Harikrishnan B as its Chief Projects Officer.
Harikrishnan brings over two decades of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) experience, with extensive expertise in delivering oil & gas projects across India and the Middle East. He has a proven track record in managing complex projects and high-value assignments with a strong focus on operational excellence and stakeholder management.
An alumnus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, he has spent a substantial part of his career with Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Most recently, he served as Joint General Manager at L&T Energy Hydrocarbon - Offshore, where he led the USD 1 billion+ Marjan Increment Program Package-2 Project of Saudi Aramco, one of the largest offshore EPC projects in the region.
Commenting on his appointment, Harikrishnan states, “I have closely tracked GPS Renewables over the last several years, and it is remarkable how, within a short span of time, the company has become a leader in industrial-scale biofuel infrastructure, delivering some of the largest and most complex biogas projects in the country. As Chief Projects Officer, my focus will be on aligning our portfolio of projects with our broader business goals. I look forward to working closely with the team to provide a robust framework for all ongoing initiatives and deliver long-term value to all stakeholders involved.”
Mainak Chakraborty, CEO and Co-founder, GPS Renewables, comments, “As we continue to expand our footprint and undertake larger projects across the country, ensuring alignment between our strategic vision and execution remains critical. Each project involves multiple stakeholders, and it is essential to have leadership that combines technical depth with strategic foresight. Harikrishnan’s extensive experience in managing and delivering large-scale projects will play a key role in GPSR’s next phase of growth. |
