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Mindshare Malaysia ups Cindy Chia to general manager
MUMBAI: Mindshare Malaysia has restructured the management of the agency by promoting Cindy Chia to the newly created role of general manager, with her new responsibilities encompassing talent and office management, in addition to her existing client leadership role.
Chia has been with the agency since 1999.
Commenting on Chia’s contribution to Mindshare over the years, Mindshare Malaysia managing director Varun Channa said, “Cindy’s is a classic case of nurturing internal talent. She joined the agency in 1999 as a Planner and steadily rose through the ranks over the next nine years to the position of director. She has led some of our biggest, most prestigious global blue-chip accounts and has consistently delivered cut-through communications solutions for these clients. Now she moves into a new phase of her career, where she is taking on other responsibilities related to office management and talent growth.”
Chia added, “I’m truly honoured to be entrusted with this role. This is an exciting time for media because everything is now fluid and adaptive. Through Mindshare’s Adaptive Marketing Framework, we’re in a position to play an even greater role in growing our clients’ business and help them thrive in the “chaos” around. I look forward to add greater value to our clients and to the industry.”
Brands
Hyundai Venue crosses 1 lakh bookings, adds HX8 Diesel AT variant
New top-spec automatic diesel trim brings ventilated seats, OTA updates and paddle shifters.
MUMBAI: Hyundai Venue just hit the jackpot and upgraded the prize because when you cross 1 lakh bookings, you don’t just celebrate, you throw in paddle shifters and ventilated seats for the ride. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced that the all-new Hyundai Venue has achieved 1 lakh bookings, cementing its strong position in the compact SUV segment. To mark the milestone and further enhance customer choice, the company introduced the new HX8 Diesel Automatic (AT) variant.
The HX8 Diesel AT is powered by the proven U2 1.5L CRDi diesel engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It adds a host of premium comfort, safety and convenience features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Dual-tone leatherette seats with VENUE branding
- Electric 4-way driver seat adjust
- Controller Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
- Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Rear disc brakes
- Ambient lighting on crash pad and central console
- Drive mode select (Eco, Normal, Sport)
- Traction control modes (Sand, Mud, Snow)
- Paddle shifters
HMIL, managing director & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We are delighted that the new Hyundai Venue has crossed 1 lakh bookings, reaffirming the strong trust Indian customers place in our brand. The introduction of the new HX8 Diesel Automatic variant further strengthens the Venue lineup, offering customers the perfect blend of diesel efficiency, torque-rich performance and effortless convenience.”
Backed by Hyundai’s extensive sales and service network, the Venue continues to appeal to buyers seeking a feature-rich, comfortable and future-ready compact SUV. The new variant reinforces HMIL’s focus on delivering advanced technology, safety, comfort and value while adapting to evolving customer preferences.
In a segment where bookings are the real horsepower, Hyundai isn’t just counting milestones, it’s handing drivers an automatic upgrade that makes every journey feel like the victory lap.
