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Pedigree picks Brett Lee as brand endorser
Mumbai: Pedigree, the Global pet food brand from the stable of Mars International India, has announced Brett Lee as their new brand ambassador.
With this association, Pedigree aims to create an ideal environment for responsible pet ownership and increase awareness on the fact that “Dogs are Different and so are their Food needs”.
Mars International India director-corporate affairs Nitin Kulkarni said, “We at Mars International India are delighted to bring Brett Lee as the brand ambassador for our leading pet food brand Pedigree. We believe that Responsible Pet Ownership is to Love and Care in the right way and Right Food is a critical part of that journey. A dog is completely dependent on you for food, shelter and companionship so it is important to make sure you are ready for this relationship before you go out and find your new best friend.”
Lee said, “Being a responsible pet parent this is an ideal opportunity to connect with Pedigree which is dedicated towards the well-being of dogs. This association gives me a wonderful opportunity to share the magical relationship of Human Companion Animal bond. Right Nutrition is the key to a pets health and longevity. I strongly agree with Pedigree and ‘Every dog deserves leading Nutrition‘.”
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FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
