Varsha Chainani has resigned from her role as Senior Vice President and Group Head of Corporate Communications and Brand at Vedanta. She had been with the company since September last year.With a career spanning over three decades in strategic communications, Chainani has held leadership positions at Adani Group, Mahindra Group, Abbott, IBM, and the Taj Group.Announcing her departure on social media, she shared, "I’m stepping into a new chapter—one that allows me to explore fresh opportunities, expand my horizons, and align my professional journey with my passions and values."?

Prashanth Balarama has joined as Senior Director of Communications & CSRWith over 27 years of extensive experience from IBM, where he most recently served as Global Gro Communication Lead for AI. Known for his expertise in communications strategy, marketing communications, and brand journalism, Prashanth has a proven track record of driving impactful internal and external campaigns. His deep knowledge of the global IT landscape and passion for leveraging technology to transform businesses and society will be instrumental in shaping the company's communication and CSR strategies moving forward.

Varsha Chainani has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Group Head of Corporate Communications and Brand at Vedanta Group, a leading global player in diversified natural resources. She shared the update on LinkedIn.Before joining Vedanta, Varsha was with Adani Group for over two and a half years as Group Head of Corporate Communications. In her new position, she will oversee the corporate communications and branding strategy for Vedanta, focusing on building the company's image and engaging key stakeholders.With more than 30 years of experience, Chainani has held leadership roles in organizations like Mahindra Group, Abbott Laboratories, IBM, and others. She has extensive expertise in areas such as reputation management, branding, mergers and acquisitions communication, sustainability, internal communications, content strategy, digital PR, and crisis communications.

Team Farner, the European communications consultancy, has announced a leadership change. Long-time leader Roman Geiser will transition to Chairman, focusing on strategic development and acquisitions. Melanie Faithfull Kent, previously CEO of Hill & Knowlton Europe, will take over as the new CEO.This move signifies the next stage of growth for Team Farner, backed by Waterland Private Equity. The agency completed seven acquisitions in 2023, including Lansons in the UK and expanding its footprint across six European countries and the US.As Chairman, Geiser will leverage his experience to cultivate key accounts and drive further growth through mergers and acquisitions. He expressed his confidence in Kent, stating, "This planned transition allows me to focus on strategy and M&A, while placing the operational reins in Melanie's capable hands."Under Geiser's leadership, Team Farner has seen significant expansion, tripling its revenue and employee base in just three years. The agency has also completed 12 acquisitions, solidifying its position as a major player in the European communications landscape.Team Farner boasts a strong client base, including AbbVie, IBM, ING, and Volkswagen. With Kent's leadership and Geiser's continued strategic guidance, the agency is poised for continued success.Geiser said: “I am proud that Melanie Faithfull Kent is taking over the leadership of Team Farner. This planned transition allows me to concentrate on strategy and M&A in the next phase of the company's development – in addition to remaining a shareholder – and to place the operational management of the agency group in Melanie's hands after the first brilliant phase of growth."Faithfull Kent said: “I am very much looking forward to the exciting task of continuing the success story of Team Farner. The positioning of Farner as a management consultancy for integrated communication is groundbreaking for me."