CXO TechBOT

Rishi Kapoor has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at GrayQuest, marking an important step in his leadership journey. With a strong professional background across Meesho, Strategy&, Dow, Larsen & Toubro, and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Rishi brings over a decade of rich experience in strategy, operations, and commercial development across diverse sectors. In his previous role as Chief of Staff at GrayQuest, he played a pivotal role in enhancing strategic alignment, improving operational efficiency, and supporting key growth initiatives. His elevation to COO reflects his proven ability to scale fintech operations and drive high-impact execution in a rapidly evolving market. An MBA graduate from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and an ISB Scholar of Excellence (Rank 3), Rishi combines analytical rigor with deep expertise in business transformation and organizational effectiveness. In his new role, he will lead GrayQuest’s operational strategy, strengthening scalability, performance, and delivery excellence as the company continues to transform India’s education finance landscape. CXO TechBOT wishes Rishi Kapoor continued success in his new leadership role at GrayQuest. #GrayQuest #LeadershipUpdate #FintechIndia #COOAppointment #EducationFinance #OperationalExcellence #ISBAlumni #BusinessStrategy #StartupLeadership #CXOTechBOT

Akhila Babu has stepped into a new role as Portfolio Head – Young Talent Management at Aditya Birla Group, marking an important milestone in her distinguished HR journey. With a career dedicated to talent development, culture building, and capability acceleration, Akhila has consistently delivered high-impact people transformation across the Group. In her previous role as Program Director – Gyanodaya, she led digital-first learning initiatives, capability-building programs, and talent development frameworks aligned with ABG’s strategic priorities. Her work played a pivotal role in strengthening the Group’s EVP pillars of Development and Career Growth, enabling faster leadership readiness across businesses. Before Gyanodaya, Akhila made notable contributions at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., serving as Head – Talent & Learning and earlier as HR Business Partner for iconic brands like Van Heusen, Allen Solly, The Collective, Forever 21, and American Eagle. Her expertise spanned performance management, organizational design, engagement, and people strategy for dynamic retail businesses. Backed by strong foundations in Organizational Development and a solid academic background from TISS Mumbai, Akhila continues to champion impactful HR practices. Wishing Akhila Babu continued success as she leads young talent strategy at ABG. #AdityaBirlaGroup #LeadershipUpdate #TalentManagement #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #PeopleDevelopment #YoungTalent #OrganizationalDevelopment #RetailHR #CXONews

RIPPLR, the tech-first distribution and supply chain platform, has raised $45 million in its Series C funding round, led by State Bank of India (SBI) along with existing investors including 3one4 Capital, Zephyr Peacock, and Sojitz Corporation. Approximately $30–32 million of the funding will come as primary capital, while around $10 million will be raised through a secondary component, according to reports. Founded by Abhishek Nehru and Santosh Dabke, Ripplr operates a full-stack, technology-enabled distribution network that helps brands manage operations from demand to delivery. By integrating logistics, on-ground execution, inventory intelligence, and retailer relationships, the platform enables efficient and seamless operations across India’s complex supply chain landscape. The company currently reaches around 100,000 retailers and processes hundreds of thousands of orders every month, serving leading consumer brands such as Unilever, Nestle, Tata, Godrej, Nivea, and Dabur. According to TheKredible, Ripplr’s gross revenue grew 13% to Rs 1,164 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 1,028 crore in FY24, with a reported loss of Rs 91 crore, consistent with the previous year. This fresh funding is expected to accelerate technology adoption, enhance operational efficiency, and expand Ripplr’s retail reach, reinforcing its position as a leading distribution platform in India. #Ripplr #SeriesCFunding #SupplyChainTech #DistributionPlatform #TechDrivenOperations #LogisticsInnovation #ConsumerBrands #DigitalTransformation #StartupFunding #CXOTechBOT

Industry Veteran Sanjay Rohatgi has stepped into a new leadership role as Senior Vice President APJ at Automation Anywhere, bringing over 30 years of global enterprise technology experience to the forefront of intelligent automation. In this position, he will focus on driving operational excellence, business growth, and customer transformation across the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, helping organizations accelerate innovation through Agentic Process Automation. Sanjay’s distinguished career includes senior leadership roles at Arista Networks, Cohesity, NetApp, Symantec, Cisco, Nortel Networks, Telstra, and BHP Billiton. Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams, scaled operations across competitive markets, and delivered consistent business impact across APJ. From doubling business growth at Symantec to advancing hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and data management initiatives at NetApp, his leadership has shaped digital transformation across the region. His expertise in market entry, operational strategy, customer excellence, and enterprise GTM leadership will be instrumental in strengthening Automation Anywhere’s presence across APJ. CXO TechBOT wishes Sanjay Rohatgi continued success in his new role. #AutomationAnywhere #LeadershipUpdate #APJRegion #ProcessAutomation #AgenticAI #EnterpriseTech #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #CXOLeadership #TechNews

Elite Wealth Ltd has announced the appointment of Gurpreet Sidana as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over two decades of leadership experience across Religare Broking Ltd, SBI Securities, Heckyl Technologies, Elite Wealth Advisors, and Religare Securities Ltd, Gurpreet has been a transformative force in shaping India’s digital wealth and investment landscape. He is widely recognized for establishing Religare Securities’ online broking platform, now one of India’s leading digital investment portals, and for driving strategic growth, fintech integration, and client-focused innovation across multiple financial institutions. A Chartered Accountant and alumnus of Delhi University, Gurpreet combines financial expertise with visionary leadership. At Elite Wealth Ltd, he will focus on strengthening the wealth management platform, expanding PMS, Mutual Fund, and Insurance offerings, and leading innovation-driven growth initiatives to enhance client experience and digital adoption. CXO TechBOT congratulates Gurpreet Sidana and wishes him continued success in his leadership role at Elite Wealth Ltd. #EliteWealth #GurpreetSidana #CEOAppointment #DigitalWealth #FintechInnovation #WealthManagement #PMS #MutualFunds #InsuranceSolutions #CXOTechBOT

Candi Solar, a leading clean energy company specializing in distributed solar solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, has raised $58.5 million in a debt funding round led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This follows a $24 million Series C round in July 2025, reinforcing the company’s ability to expand its contracted portfolio beyond 400 MWp across India and South Africa and enhance its performance-linked solar and storage energy solutions. Founded in 2018 by Nishant Sood, Fabio Eucalipto, and Philippe Flamand, Candi Solar finances, builds, and manages tailored solar solutions while absorbing technical and performance risks for its clients. Its portfolio has grown to over 220 MWp in just 18 months, powering flagship sites including Pricol, Ngwenya Lodge, and Kings Park Stadium, and serving major corporations like Toyota, IFF, Pick n Pay, and Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills. The funding will directly finance nearly 200 MWp of new projects, driving clean energy adoption, operational cost reduction, and grid resilience. With this support, Candi Solar is set to further advance sustainability, industrial energy efficiency, and renewable adoption across India and South Africa, strengthening its position among competitors such as Cleanmax, Fourth Partner Energy, Cleantech Solar, and Amplus Solar. #CandiSolar #DistributedSolar #CleanEnergy #SustainableEnergy #IndustrialSolar #IFC #SolarFinance #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergyIndia #CXOTechBOT

Veefin has appointed Sorabh Dhawan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PSB Xchange. Sorabh brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure at SG Finserve, where he played a pivotal role in building one of India’s most trusted NBFCs in supply chain finance, partnering with leading corporates and delivering significant business milestones. In his new role at Veefin, Sorabh will spearhead initiatives to revolutionize working capital finance, leveraging collaborations with India’s largest Public Sector Banks. He will lead the development of a tech-enabled platform designed to serve Corporates, Fintechs, Dealers, Vendors, Banks, and Financial Institutions, enabling seamless, efficient, and transparent financial operations. Sorabh’s vision centers on empowering businesses and MSMEs through innovation, collaboration, and trust, taking Veefin’s mission of transforming India’s Working Capital Ecosystem to new heights. His leadership is expected to drive growth, enhance financial inclusion, and accelerate adoption of advanced financial technologies. CXO TechBOT welcomes Sorabh Dhawan and wishes him success in his new role at PSB Xchange. #Veefin #SorabhDhawan #PSBXchange #CEOAppointment #WorkingCapitalFinance #MSMEFinance #FintechInnovation #FinancialInclusion #TechEnabledFinance #CXOTechBOT

Hyderabad-based deeptech startup Eon Space Labs, founded by Sanjay Kumar, Punit Badeka, and Manoj Kumar, has achieved a major milestone by successfully completing NASA-standard thermo-vacuum testing for MIRA, India’s first indigenous miniaturized space telescope. Weighing just 502 grams, MIRA is set for launch in December 2025 aboard an upcoming ISRO satellite mission. Despite being three to four times lighter than conventional space telescopes, MIRA delivers high-resolution imaging across UV, visible, and near-infrared spectrums. The startup recently raised $1.2 million in Pre-Series A funding from MGF Kavachh and HHV Advanced Technologies to accelerate development and scale its breakthrough optics technology. MIRA’s compact and lightweight architecture significantly reduces launch costs while maintaining exceptional imaging clarity, making it ideal for CubeSats and small satellite platforms. Equipped with AI-driven analytics, the telescope will support a wide range of applications including agriculture monitoring, disaster management, infrastructure assessment, and defense intelligence. This milestone underscores India’s advancing capability in space-grade optics and hardware manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign imports. EON Space Labs is setting new benchmarks for India’s deeptech ecosystem, showcasing that world-class space innovations can be built entirely on home soil. #EONSpaceLabs #MIRATelescope #IndianSpaceTech #DeeptechStartups #ISRO #SpaceInnovation #SatelliteImaging #CubeSat #MakeInIndia #TechNews

We're #hiring a new MBA Marketing Intern in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Workday has announced the appointment of Mani Bhushan Mani ☁️ as its new Head of Sales Development – India, marking a significant leadership addition to its India growth strategy. With over a decade of experience across Salesforce, Ameyo, Cisco, and Doon Consulting, Mani brings a strong foundation in sales development, GTM execution, pipeline planning, and enterprise leadership. At Salesforce, he successfully led high-performing SDR teams, driving measurable pipeline expansion while strengthening alignment between sales and marketing. His contributions played a key role in building scalable sales engines and improving business predictability across multiple enterprise markets. During his tenure at Ameyo, Mani drove global inside sales, executed demand-generation initiatives, and established data-led sales processes that elevated enterprise customer engagement. His early roles further enriched his expertise in B2B sales and customer success. In his new role at Workday, Mani will focus on strengthening operational excellence, enhancing GTM alignment, and accelerating growth across the enterprise cloud ecosystem. CXO TechBOT wishes him continued success and impact in this new chapter. #Workday #LeadershipUpdate #SalesDevelopment #EnterpriseTech #GTMStrategy #CloudSolutions #B2BSales #IndiaTech #CareerMilestones #CXONews