He will replace KK Maheshwari
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Latest News
15 Articles
UltraTech Cement appoints Kailash Chandra Jhanwar as Non-Executive Vice Chairman
Mahesh Singh joins Wonder Cement as Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication
He will be responsible for bringing together the company’s corporate brand communication initiatives across digital, performance marketing, PR, trade,...
UltraTech Cement secures impressive wins at e4m Prime Time Awards 2025
The company bagged 4 golds, 3 silver metals and 2 bronze metals at the awards
e4m Prime Time Awards 2025: Wavemaker and Zydus Wellness Products win top honours
Among the other key winners are Mindshare, Havas Play, UltraTech Cement, The Muthoot Group, ZEEL, JioStar & Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
Why wires and cables are becoming India’s next big branded category
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Comm. Consultant & Author, writes that wires and cables are evolving from commodities into trusted co...
9 Great Khali ad campaigns worth revisiting on his birthday
Khali’s larger-than-life persona also made him an interesting proposition for advertisers
As microdramas take off, brands move from placement to participation
From JK Super Cement to Meesho and RuPay to Tinder and P&G, brands are moving beyond product placement, betting on serialised storytelling to build de...
Hit or Miss: The week in ads
From heritage trails to freedom sales, mothers in uniform, to 80 stories of courage: this Independence Day, brands found new ways to say “Happy Azadi”
This year's Independence Day ads show new ways to say happy azadi
From heritage trails and 80 stories of courage to freedom sales and a mother's compassion, brands moved past the flag-and-jingle template this year
HoABL appoints Navneet Dass as AGM – Brand Marketing
Prior to this, Dass was Lead Platform Marketing (B2C Business) at UltraTech Cement
Aniruddha Sinha appointed Head – Marketing at JK Lakshmi Cement
Sinha joins JK Lakshmi Cement from DryChem India
e4m IDMA 2026: UltraTech bags ‘Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year’ title
The brand won 13 metals, including 5 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze, across categories
e4m IDMA 2026: UltraTech and Wavemaker India clinch top honours
Among the other key winners are Mindshare India, Mondelez (Cadbury) and Amazon Ads
Sumit Bhatia joins 367 Agency as Co-Founder
Bhatia was earlier with Finolex Industries as Vice-President -Sales and Marketing.
UltraTech Cement reappoints Vivek Agrawal as CMO for two years
The two-year term will be effective January 1, 2027, subject to shareholders' approval
Leadership Timeline
6 Updates
Jan 2027
Latest
Vivek Agrawal — Chief Marketing Officer (reappointment)
Reappointment of Vivek Agrawal as CMO for a further two-year term.
Jan 2027
Kailash Chandra Jhanwar — Non-Executive Vice Chairman (appointment)
Kailash Chandra Jhanwar set to assume the role of non-executive vice chairman as KK Maheshwari prepares to step down.
Jan 2027
Kailash Chandra Jhanwar — Non-Executive Vice Chairman (appointment)
Appointment of Kailash Chandra Jhanwar as Non-Executive Vice Chairman.
Oct 2023
Aniruddha Sinha — Head – Marketing (appointment)
Aniruddha Sinha has joined JK Lakshmi Cement as Head – Marketing.
Oct 2023
Aniruddha Sinha — Head – Marketing (appointment)
Aniruddha Sinha appointed Head – Marketing at JK Lakshmi Cement.
Oct 2023
Mahesh Singh — Vice President – Corporate Brand Communication (appointment)
Mahesh Singh joins Wonder Cement to oversee corporate brand strategy and communication.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Tera Ghar Mera Ghar
Aug 2023
A 53-episode drama created around the emotional journey of building a home.
Alag Chehre, Alag Kahaniyaan, Par Ehsaas Ek
Aug 2023
JK Lakshmi Cement has unveiled a new Independence Day brand film that uses the Tricolour as a symbol of unity...
Alag Chehre, Alag Kahaniyaan, Par Ehsaas Ek
Aug 2023
JK Lakshmi Cement has unveiled a new Independence Day brand film that uses the Tricolour as a symbol of unity...
Mausi/Strong Home
Jan 2023
This campaign brought Khali back using nostalgia around the original commercial, emphasizing the need for a st...
Mausi/Strong Home comeback
Jan 2023
Nearly eight years after the original campaign, Ambuja brought Khali back in 2023, using nostalgia around the...
Giant Strength for the Giant
Jan 2015
The campaign turned Khali’s extraordinary strength into a problem, showcasing Ambuja Cement as the solution.
Giant Strength for the Giant
Jan 2015
The 2015 Publicis campaign turned Khali’s extraordinary strength into a problem: furniture, walls and even eve...
Alag Chehre, Alag Kahaniyaan, Par Ehsaas Ek
Nov -0001
A campaign using color to symbolize unity and connection across the country.
Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year
Jul 2026
Awarded for excellence in digital and social media advertising.
Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year
Jul 2026
Awarded for outstanding performance in digital and social media advertising.
Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year
Jul 2026
UltraTech was honoured with the ‘Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year’ award for its outstandi...
Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year
Jul 2026
UltraTech was honoured with the ‘Best Digital and Social Media Advertiser of the Year’ award for its outstandi...
Metals Winner
Jan 2025
UltraTech Cement Ltd bagged 4 gold metals, 3 silver metals and 2 bronze metals at the e4m Prime Time Awards 20...
e4m Prime Time Awards 2025
Jan 2025
UltraTech Cement secured nine metals across multiple categories at the e4m Prime Time Awards 2025, including 4...
Metals Won
Jan 2025
UltraTech Cement Ltd bagged 4 gold metals, 3 silver metals and 2 bronze metals at the e4m Prime Time Awards 20...
AI Insights
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Award Recognition. UltraTech Cement's performance at the e4m Prime Time Awards 2025, where it won 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes, highlights its strong market presence and effective branding strategies.
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Market Position. The company's success at industry awards positions UltraTech Cement as a leading player in the cement sector, reflecting its commitment to quality and innovation.
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Leadership Change. Kailash Chandra Jhanwar has been appointed as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of UltraTech Cement, indicating a strategic shift in the company's leadership.
FAQs
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Kailash Chandra Jhanwar has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Vice Chairman.
UltraTech Cement won a total of 9 awards, including 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes.
The appointment of Kailash Chandra Jhanwar signifies a strategic shift in leadership that may influence the company's future direction.
The recognition at the e4m Prime Time Awards indicates UltraTech Cement's strong branding and market presence in the cement industry.
KK Maheshwari was the previous Non-Executive Vice Chairman before Kailash Chandra Jhanwar.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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UltraTech Cement has recently appointed Kailash Chandra Jhanwar as its Non-Executive Vice Chairman, succeeding KK Maheshwari. The company also achieved significant recognition at the e4m Prime Time Awards 2025, winning multiple awards including 4 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes.
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Kailash Chandra Jhanwar
Non-Executive Vice Chairman