Eaton has promoted Shikha Pahwa Mangol to the role of Global Public Relations & Corporate Communications Leader, expanding her responsibilities after leading communications across India and Southeast Asia.Mangol has been with Eaton for over five years. Since 2023, she has served as Head of Corporate Communications, India and Southeast Asia, overseeing strategic communications, media relations, executive visibility, crisis communications, internal communications and digital strategy across nine countries in the region.Prior to that, she held the roles of External Communications Lead and Senior Consultant, Corporate Communications at Eaton, focusing on public relations, corporate communications and CSR initiatives.Before rejoining Eaton in 2018, Mangol was Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at Cybage Software, where she led corporate communications and digital marketing. Earlier, she served as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Wavesa and held communications roles at MSLGROUP India, Blue Lotus Communications and Adfactors PR.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the following senior management appointment effective as of April 1, 2024:Dr. Lavanya Wadgaonkar, currently Vice President, Nissan Global Communications, will be promoted to Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. In this role, she will oversee all of Nissan?ÇÖs communications activities in Japan and globally, elevating trust and reputation at a critical juncture as Nissan launches The Arc, its new business plan to drive value and strengthen competitiveness. She will also continue in her role as the global champion for DEI responsible for actively promoting a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.She will report to Makoto Uchida, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).Dr. Wadgaonkar has over 28 years of international experience in strategic communications, public affairs, brand management, marketing, and sustainability. She previously led and developed the communications and external and government affairs functions for Nissan Asia & Oceania. Prior to joining Nissan in 2012 in India, Dr Wadgaonkar worked at printing company Lexmark, petrochemical conglomerate Reliance, and diversified power management company Eaton in various leadership roles in communications and marketing. Originally from Hyderabad in India, Dr Wadgaonkar holds a PhD, an MPhil, and a Masters degree from Osmania University.