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PGI appoints Vaishali Banerjee as Head – Global Market Development; Pallavi Sharma named Dy Country Manager – India & ME
Platinum Guild International (PGI) expanded its leadership team, appointing Vaishali Banerjee as Head of Global Market Development. She will also retain her current role as Managing Director – India & Middle East, two key regions for the metal’s growth.
“This is a transformative time for platinum,” said Vaishali Banerjee. “We are witnessing a shift in global sentiment towards meaningful consumption. Platinum — with its rarity, preciousness, and enduring value — is perfectly poised to accompany this moment. I look forward to further strengthening our presence in India and the UAE while building momentum across key and emerging global markets.”
Further reinforcing its leadership bench, PGI has elevated Pallavi Sharma to Deputy Country Manager – India & Middle East. With these regions remaining strategic priorities, the move highlights PGI’s continued focus on driving platinum’s growth through direct market engagement, strategic partnerships, and targeted development initiatives.
“I’m excited to take on this new role at such a dynamic juncture,” said Pallavi Sharma. “Platinum’s narrative is evolving rapidly, and our focus will be on deepening consumer connections and expanding retail partnerships to ensure sustainable category growth across India and the UAE.”
These leadership changes come as platinum gains renewed attention for its price advantage and intrinsic value, positioning it for a promising new growth phase globally.
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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Appoints Prajith VM as Head of Marketing
With over 15 years of global experience across luxury and lifestyle sectors, Prajith VM steps into a key leadership role to drive brand growth at the $6B jewellery giant.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has named Prajith VM as its new Head of Marketing, marking a strategic leadership move as the brand continues to expand its global footprint. Prajith announced his new role via LinkedIn, stating- “Back to the world of Luxury, Jewellery, Diamonds, Watches, Celebrations, Beauty, Life & More. Happy to update that I have joined Malabar Gold & Diamonds as Head – Marketing. Excited to take forward the $6 billion brand’s journey onwards & upwards.”
Bringing over 15 years of rich experience in the luxury and lifestyle segments, Prajith has led marketing, digital, CRM, e-commerce, and performance strategies across India, the GCC, and APAC. Prior to joining Malabar, he served as Head of Growth at Landmark Group. His career includes leadership roles at globally renowned brands such as De Beers, Fossil Group (Fossil, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani), Diageo (Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff), and more.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, established in 1993, is the flagship entity of the Malabar Group and operates over 400 showrooms across 13 countries including India, the Middle East, the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and the Far East. The company not only emphasizes luxury retail but also dedicates 5% of its profits to impactful CSR initiatives focused on education, healthcare, housing, sustainability, hunger eradication, and women’s empowerment—reflecting its commitment to responsible growth.
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