Mumbai: The Rapaport Group has appointed Prashant Bhojani as the new chief marketing officer for its India business.

Bhojani will drive the marketing and communication activities of Rapaport India. He will lead the marketing of a powerful set of new initiatives that will add value for the brand’s Indian clients while continuing to manage the Indian marketing of RapNet, the group’s diamond and jewellery trading network.

Rapaport Group chairman Martin Rapaport said, “Rapaport India is expanding our activities in India as we introduce new services that will provide significant added value to Indian diamond and jewellery companies. We are excited about the important role Prashant Bhojani will play enabling Indian companies to increase their international sales and empowering them through utilisation of new Rapaport products and services. During these difficult times the Rapaport Group is taking action to support India by expanding our services and commitment to help Indian companies increase sales and profitability.”

Bhojani has been with Rapaport India for 11 years. Prior to working with Rapaport, he helped brands such as Citibank, Nivea, DHL, Colgate, Mont Blanc, Chevron Lubricants during his tenure at GroupM and also worked with JPMorgan Chase.