Market research and consumer insights veteran Hemant Mehta has passed away. In his last stint, Mehta was the Managing Director and Chief Strategy officer of Kantar, an organisation he was associated with for over three decades.
Mehta started his career in 1989 with IMRB, and held various roles at IMRB (now Kantar). He is credited with setting up the electronic People Meter, and also oversaw the setting up of TAM Media Research.
Tributes have poured in on social media in his remembrance.
Parameswaran Venkataraman, Co-founder, 3 Big Things: My dear friend, mentor, champion – Hemant Mehta – is no more. Hearing this shocking and sudden news this morning has been very difficult to process (full post).
Saptarshi Sanyal, Group Account Director, Kantar, Global Center of Excellence, Senior Shopper Council Member, Kantar – APAC: In my career, I have had many mentors who have influenced my thinking. I hold all of them very closely in my mind as I shape myself to be a good mentor someday.
Yesterday while bidding the last goodbye to one of those people, Hemant Mehta, a lot of incidents came rushing to my mind. I will talk about two of those which have stayed with me as learnings. (full post)
Anand Siva, Head of Business Excellence, NittyGritti: There are very few people I connect with at a higher level, way above our circle of work & engagement. And even few instantly and go on to build a strong bond. Hemant Mehta redefined bonding at work for me – and went on to become someone I grew to be fond of simply for his personality, a lively spirit and work, all of them silver-lined with a fine touch on unwavering humour. (full post)
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