Kress, Nvidia’s Executive VP and CFO, will retain her CFO responsibilities until a permanent successor is named.
As renewable integration and grid modernisation reshape India's power infrastructure, POWERCON Group Chief People Officer Deepika Chavan discusses the growing demand for hands-on engineering expertise, multidisciplinary teams and industry-aligned learning. She explains why closing the gap between academic knowledge and project readiness requires sustained investment in skills development and career pathways.
Qualcomm has begun job cuts in India as part of a global restructuring, with more than 1,000 roles reportedly at risk. Employees accepting separation terms within three days may receive an additional month's salary, although the company has not confirmed the reported severance arrangements.
Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal is stepping down as CEO to become executive chairman, with Akhilendra Kumar taking over the top role. The leadership change follows upGrad's acquisition of Unacademy for over US$200 million, significantly below its 2021 peak valuation of US$3.44 billion.
WhatsApp CEO Kunal Shah has outlined three priorities for the platform: richer communication features, in-chat services such as bill payments, and AI-powered assistance. The company plans to make everyday tasks easier while retaining end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls.
