Executive Watch: Bosch Automotive gets new MD

Panduranga Prabhu has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Bosch Automotive Electronics India, with effect from August 1. He will take over from Dr Hildenbrand, who was the first Managing Director of Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Ltd since its inception in 2008 and will now be returning to Germany post the completion of his five-year tenure in the current role. He has been associated with Bosch for over 26 years now. Prior to his new role, he was the Regional Business Unit Head for Diesel and Gasoline ECU business in India and Global Head for two wheeler systems and business development.

Strides Acrolab elevates Badree Komandar

Strides Arcolab Ltd has elevated Badree Komandur to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the company. Prior to this, he held the position of Executive Vice-President - Finance and Company Secretary. Badree has over 18 years of experience in the area of finance across industries. The appointment was approved by the audit committee of the board of directors. He will continue to be the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer.

Inox Wind appoints new CEO

Inox Wind has appointed Kailash Tarachandani as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. In his earlier assignment, he served as CEO of Kenersys India. He will be responsible for the sustainable growth of Inox Wind and will operate out of the corporate office situated in Noida.

New V-Ps at JWT India

JWT India has announced senior-level appointments. Gulshan Singh has been named Vice-President and Strategic Planning Director, while Jasravee Kaur Chandra has been named Vice-President and Strategic Planning Director, across its Delhi and Mumbai offices.

Arun Raman joins StrawberryFrog

Arun Raman, Executive Vice-President, strategic planning at Lowe India, has joined the Amsterdam headquartered agency, StrawberryFrog India, as head of strategy. StrawberryFrog set up its India operations in November 2012.