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Diwakar Raut has joined Adani Enterprises Limited as Associate General Manager
He brings over 13 years of extensive experience in information security, cybersecurity leadership, and network security management. With deep expertise in managing security infrastructure, driving cybersecurity strategies, and overseeing critical operations for financial and enterprise environments, Diwakar has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead large-scale security initiatives and enhance organizational cyber resilience.
About his previous roles:
Prior to this, Diwakar Raut spent 8 years at BSEIndia, where he held roles including Interim CISO, Additional General Manager, and Deputy General Manager Cyber Security. He led critical cybersecurity initiatives, oversaw enterprise security strategy, and ensured regulatory compliance. He was a Senior Security Specialist at HCL Technologies, managing security projects and platforms for the State Bank of General Insurance. He also worked as a Network Security Engineer at Wipro, handling administration and troubleshooting of various security devices, and began his career as a Network Security Analyst at Tech Mahindra, managing DMZ and Reverse Proxy configurations.
Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diwakar-raut-8546aa32/
Dhiraj Sorte has been appointed as Head HR – East Zone at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
He brings over 14 years of diverse experience in human resources, with a strong focus on performance management, talent management, and HR strategy execution. Dhiraj has consistently contributed to strengthening people practices, driving organizational performance, and enhancing employee engagement in large-scale enterprise environments.
About his previous roles:
Prior to this, Dhiraj Sorte served as Senior Manager- Performance Management at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for over 3 years, where he led critical initiatives in performance and talent management. He was also Manager – Performance Management for nearly 3 years, overseeing key people processes and operational HR strategies within the Mumbai region. He started his career as a Fieldwork Intern with Colgate Palmolive and began his career as a Consultant with Horwath HTL India, gaining early exposure to consulting and business advisory roles.
Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhiraj-sorte-847b8726/
Kavita Dhanuka has joined Signify as Head Brand Marketing Communications & Media (South Asia).
She brings over a decade of rich experience in brand marketing, strategic communications, and media management across leading global and Indian brands. Kavita has consistently driven impactful brand initiatives, multi-channel campaigns, and integrated marketing strategies, contributing to business growth and brand visibility in highly competitive markets.
About his previous roles:
Before this, Kavita Dhanuka served as Deputy Manager – Marketing and PR at Kia India for nearly 2 years, where she led key marketing initiatives and public relations campaigns. She was also an Account Director at Hakuhodo Inc., managing strategic brand plans, multi-platform campaigns, and digital marketing initiatives for major clients like Maruti Suzuki, Unicharm, and Mini. Initially, she held roles including Account Supervisor at Dentsu Aegis Network, Senior Account Executive at Hakuhodo Percept, and Account Executive at FCB Ulka, where she built expertise in ATL and digital campaigns, client management, and strategic brand execution for a diverse portfolio of brands including Sony, GSK, Tata Value Homes, and Piramal Healthcare.
LinkedIn Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-dhanuka-5ba69739/
Dr. Kundan Singh Sengar is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Hetero Drugs Ltd.
He brings over 17 years of extensive leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations, specializing in sterile manufacturing, engineering, regulatory compliance, and quality management. At Hetero Drugs Ltd, Dr. Kundan leads all Sterile Operations sites, overseeing manufacturing, engineering, projects, audits, and quality functions, while ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to global regulatory standards.
About his previous roles:
Before joining Hetero in 2022, Dr. Kundan spent more than a decade at Pfizer as Associate Vice President – Operations, where he was responsible for managing sterile operations at the company’s Visakhapatnam facility. During his tenure, he played a key role in scaling up operations, optimizing plant performance, and ensuring stringent regulatory compliance across multiple global markets. He also served as Vice President – Operations at Aurobindo Pharma for over 3.5 years, where he led end-to-end sterile manufacturing operations in Hyderabad. In this role, he drove initiatives focused on operational excellence, regulatory inspections, capacity enhancement, and cost optimization, contributing to the company’s rapid growth in the sterile products segment.
Linkedln Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kundan-singh-sengar-598721a6/
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