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Srinivasan Swamy & Pradeep Guha get VP positions on IAA board
MUMBAI: Two senior India media and advertising professionals have got themselves Asia-Pacific veep positions on the prestigious International Advertising Association (IAA) board. Pradeep Guha has been re-elected as VP area director Asia Pacific while Srinivasan Swamy has been appointed as VP Development Asia Pacific. The duo will be in these positions till May 2016.
The IAA annual board meeting was held on 18 June in Cannes during the on-going Cannes Lions, where the elections and appointments took place. IAA world chairman and president Faris Abouhamad, who took office in January 2013, stated “Our association, in its 75th Anniversary year will benefit from the energy and talents of IAA leadership drawn from virtually every part of the world. I am especially pleased and excited to have such able colleagues as the IAA charts its future. I cannot imagine a better or more capable team to embrace and deliver on the IAA‘s plans and initiatives.”
Among other appointments that were announced include:
IAA senior vice president- Felix Tataru COO at GMP (Romania)
IAA Treasurer – Glenn Hansen President and CEO of BPA Worldwide (USA)
IAAA Secretary – Erich Buxbaum Managing Director of EHB Consulting GmbH (Austria)
IAA vice-president area director US/Canada – Jill Cohen
IAA vice-president area director – Middle East/Africa Saad El Zein
IAA vice-president area director – Asia/Pacific Pradeep Guha
IAA vice-president area director – Europe V, Pawel Kowalewski
IAA managing director – Michael Lee
IAA vice resident corporate members and government affairs – Carla Michelotti
IAA vice president government relations Middle East/North Africa – Naji Boulos
IAA vice president development – Africa, Norkor Duah
IAA vice president development Middle East/North Africa – Hani Ghorayeb
IAA vice president 75th Anniversary and special events – Heather Leembruggen
IAA vice president Learning – Diane Slade
IAA vice president Development Asia/Pacific – Srinivasan Swamy
As is already known Srinivasan Swamy, popularly known as Sundar Swamy, chairman RK Swamy BBDO was unanimously elected president of IAA’s India Chapter for 2012-13 at its AGM on 2 November 2012.
The International Advertising Association, the world‘s only globally integrated advertising trade association, is split into five worldwide regions: Middle East and Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, USA and Canada; and each of these regions has several chapters within it. Within its structure, the Association comprises of three constituencies: Individual Members, Chapters and Corporate Members.
The IAA‘s activity worldwide actively works to strengthen the position of the marketing communications business in the market place by acting as a central hub and respected go-to for industry professionals. The IAA promotes the role and benefits of advertising in all healthy economies and the foundation of diverse, independent media. It provides a forum for industry debate, promotes brand building and protection and advancement of freedom of commercial speech and consumer choice. IAA encourages greater practice and acceptance of advertising self-regulation and takes the lead in state-of-the-art professional development through education and training.
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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.
