HR Movement: 01 Sep, 2023

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Poonam Burman is now interim HR director – Unilever Srilanka

Burman, who is also category HR head South Asia – Beauty Wellbeing and Personal Care Business Group, began her association with Unilever in 2018, as CHRM – Home Care Category. Poonam Burman has been elevated to the position of interim HR director, Unilever Srilanka and category HR head South Asia – Beauty Wellbeing and Personal Care Business Group. She has been associated with Unilever since 2018 having joined as CHRM- Home Care Category, based out of Hyderabad. In less than five years’ time, she was elevated to business HR leader Beauty Wellbeing and Personal Care Business Group.

 

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Byju’s senior VP departs to head US company

Cherian Thomas, the strategist behind the edtech platform’s  US. expansion, will now lead Impending, the studio responsible for apps such as Heads Up, Clear and Here Kitty. Cherian Thomas, earlier senior vice president of Byju’s, who led its  international expansion, has resigned from the edtech company. He will now helm Impending, the studio behind apps such as Heads Up, Clear and Here Kitty as its chief executive officer (CEO). In the new assignment, Thomas will focus on developing and expanding Impending’s range of products, while also enhancing and enlarging a worldwide pool of skilled individuals. Given his varied experience, strategic and operational efficiency, Thomas will be able to help Impending in its business-development strategies. His expertise lies in crafting products; maintaining a compact, immensely skilled and agile team; striving for substantial gross margins and minimising marketing expenses.

 

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Mayank Kapoor appointed global head of people success, M2P Fintech

Kapoor brings a wealth of experience spanning two decades, across diverse industries and brands, including Snapdeal, Aircel, and FreeCharge. M2P Fintech, an API infrastructure company, has announced the appointment of Mayank Kapoor as its new global head of people success, overseeing the human resources function. In this pivotal role, Kapoor will spearhead the formulation of robust HR strategies, cultivate a culture steeped in growth and ingenuity, and champion the wellbeing and triumph of the vast M2Peers community spanning over 20 international markets.