He will be remembered most for the warmth and mentorship he extended: Nikhil Kumar
Nikhil Kumar, media & tech leader and former CGMO of Affle, remembers Atul Hegde as someone who operated with immense grace, deep empathy, and a genuine passion for guiding others
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Published: Jul 7, 2026 1:34 PM | 1 min read
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- Nikhil Kumar, a media and tech leader, paid tribute to the late Dr. Atul Hegde, highlighting his leadership qualities of grace, empathy, and mentorship.
- Kumar described Hegde as a relentless innovator who significantly contributed to the evolution of the media industry over several decades.
- He emphasized the profound impact of Hegde's warmth and guidance on those who interacted with him, noting the void his departure creates in the media community.
- Kumar extended condolences to Hegde's family and loved ones, expressing that he will be deeply missed.
Nikhil Kumar, media & tech leader and former CGMO of Affle, remembers Atul Hegde as someone who stood out as a leader who operated with immense grace, deep empathy, and a genuine passion for guiding others.
Here’s how Kumar paid tributes to Hegde:
It is incredibly difficult to process the sudden loss of Dr. Atul Hegde. In an industry that moves as fast as ours, Atul always stood out as a leader who operated with immense grace, deep empathy, and a genuine passion for guiding others. He was a relentless innovator who spent decades helping our industry evolve, yet he will be remembered most for the warmth and mentorship he extended to everyone who crossed paths with him.
His departure leaves a profound void in our media fraternity, but the meaningful impact of his leadership will be felt for a long time to come.
Sending my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to his family and loved ones during this painful time. He will be deeply missed
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