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Varghese Thomas joins Tata Electronics as Global Head of Communications

Tata Electronics has announced the appointment of Varghese Thomas as their new Global Head of Communications. Varghese brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at Greaves Cotton Limited. His impressive career includes significant contributions to some of the industry's leading companies.Prior to his tenure at Greaves Cotton, Varghese spent over seven years with TVS Motor. He initially joined as the Vice President & Global Head of Communication and was later promoted to Senior Vice President & Global Head of Communication. His strategic leadership played a crucial role in enhancing TVS Motor's corporate communications and global outreach.Varghese's career also includes a significant stint at BlackBerry India, where he served as the Director of Corporate Communications for India and Greater China. His expertise in corporate communication extends further back to roles at Cisco, Intel, Genesis Burson-Marsteller, and Weber Shandwick, where he honed his skills in public relations and corporate strategy.As Tata Electronics' Global Head of Communications, Varghese Thomas is expected to leverage his extensive experience to drive the company's communication strategies, enhance stakeholder engagement, and support the organization's global growth initiatives.
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Discord appoints first chief communications officer ahead of IPO

Gaming chat platform Discord has named Stephanie Hess as its first Chief Communications Officer (CCO), signaling a focus on enhanced communication as the company gears up for a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO) later this year.Hess, a seasoned communications leader, will be responsible for:Repositioning Discord as a leading gaming platform: This involves improving communication with various stakeholders, including users (gamers and parents), game developers and publishers, and policymakers. Discord currently boasts over 196 million monthly active users.Protecting brand reputation: Hess' team will tackle the growing concerns around online safety for children and content moderation on the platform.Leading a unified communications strategy: She will oversee internal communications, external communications, and policy communications, working closely with the marketing team.Building the communications and marketing team: Hess is actively recruiting for key positions, including a Global Policy Communications Lead and an Internal Communications Manager.Hess brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Head of Global Communications and Marketing at Asana, where she played a key role in the company's IPO in 2020. She also held communication positions at Zynga, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle.This appointment by Discord highlights the company's commitment to strengthening its position in the gaming industry and addressing critical issues like online safety. With a robust communications strategy and a seasoned leader at the helm, Discord appears well-positioned for its potential IPO.