Channelplay Expands Leadership Team to Drive Multi-Vertical Innovation and Business Growth
India, 6th May 2025: Channelplay Limited, a leader in retail execution and visual merchandising, has announced the appointment of three senior leaders to key strategic roles. These appointments reflect Channelplay’s evolving vision of enabling brands to win at the last mile through robust offline expansion, digital transformation, and AI-powered innovation.
With deep expertise across sales, marketing, and technology, Krishna Awatar Singh, Lav Kumar Bhardwaj, and Gaurav Arora will lead Channelplay’s next phase of growth by strengthening its go-to-market (GTM) vertical, expanding digital capabilities, and advancing AI-led recruitment solutions.
“As the retail and consumer landscape continues to evolve, we are scaling our leadership with professionals who bring deep domain expertise, digital agility, and execution excellence,” said Suhas Misra, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Channelplay. “Onboarding Krishna, Lav, and Gaurav brings a complementary blend of experience and innovation that will fuel our mission of delivering transformative outcomes for our clients.”
In a recent appointment, Gaurav Arora joined Channelplay as Senior Product Manager in January 2025 to drive AI-driven recruitment innovation. A seasoned product leader with experience across recruitment tech, fintech, and SaaS, Gaurav has launched over 10 digital platforms in previous roles at CarDekho and Indus Valley Partners. At Channelplay, he is leading the transformation of sourcing, screening, and scheduling using Generative AI—driving greater efficiency and improved hiring outcomes.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Gaurav said, “AI is redefining recruitment today. Channelplay’s vision to lead in AI-powered recruitment solutions presents an exciting opportunity to enhance efficiency and deliver strategic advantage to clients. With the support of an expert team, I am ready to scale this solution to broaden the recruitment funnel without adding pressure on recruitment teams.”
In November 2024, Channelplay onboarded Lav Kumar Bhardwaj as Business Head – Digital Solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in leading digital transformation initiatives across the retail and consumer sectors. In this key role, he is responsible for scaling Channelplay’s tech-enabled services, building AI-powered platforms, and driving customer success through automation, analytics, and cross-functional execution.
“Digital execution today is a strategic growth driver. At Channelplay, we’re building intelligent, AI-powered ecosystems that help brands become more agile, efficient, and insight-led—turning innovation into real business impact,” said Lav.
Within a span of months, Channelplay also appointed Krishna Awatar Singh as Strategic Growth Leader for the GTM vertical. With over 20 years of experience in developing and executing offline strategies across FMCG, personal care, consumer durables, and automotive accessories, Krishna is known for his market insight and precision in execution. At Channelplay, he is helping brands craft customized offline expansion strategies—from market selection and sales deployment to visibility enhancement.
“Channelplay’s deep capabilities in retail execution make it a powerful growth partner for brands. With our innovative approach to scaling brands, we are designing strategies that are practical and built for lasting impact,” said Krishna.
Together, these strategic appointments reinforce Channelplay’s position at the intersection of execution excellence and digital innovation—empowering brands to scale smarter, hire faster, and connect more meaningfully with consumers across channels.
