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RedWorks Digital Services appoints Gavin Hall as regional VP
MUMBAI: Oglivy & Mather‘s design unit RedWorks Digital Services has appointed Gavin Hall as regional vice president for APAC. He will be based in Singapore.
In this new role, Hall will expand the digital delivery capabilities of RedWorks across the region, including specialist and production operations in Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh and Beijing.
RedWorks Asia regional president Michael Burgess said, “RedWorks has evolved considerably over the last three years and we are pleased to have Gavin on board to be part of our growth. His extensive management, mobile, online project and product management experience will further add to our service offerings and strong leadership team, and create additional value for our clients.”
“It has been more than six years since I was part of Ogilvy and I feel as if I am coming home. It is an exciting time to join RedWorks, and I am looking forward to supporting RedWorks‘ growth across Asia Pacific,” Hall said.
Hall began his career as an award-winning producer for MTV before joining OgilvyOne in the interactive space where he worked on regional projects for Nokia, Unilever and Lufthansa. He moved to Yahoo! where he managed regional mobile product offerings before his most recent role at SingTel, where he was charged with leading the developer and partnership relationships for the company‘s drive into mobile applications.
Brands
ABD Maestro bags Distiller of the Year at Icons of Whisky India 2026
ARTHAUS campaign win adds sparkle as firm marks first anniversary
MUMBAI: ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers, has been named Distiller of the Year at the Icons of Whisky India Awards 2026, capping off a milestone first year for the company.
The recognition comes as ABD Maestro completes one year of operations, having built a portfolio of ten brands across categories and expressions, in line with rising consumer appetite for premium, globally benchmarked spirits.
Held in Gurugram, the 15th edition of the Icons of Whisky Awards honoured excellence in innovation, craftsmanship and leadership across the whisky industry. ABD Maestro emerged as the only Indian company to win the title alongside six international players, underscoring its growing global standing.
Adding to the wins, ARTHAUS Blended Malt Scotch Whisky was awarded ‘Campaign Innovator of the Year’, highlighting its differentiated positioning and engagement strategy in India’s competitive premium Scotch segment.
ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd. managing director Bikram Basu said, “India’s super premium whisky landscape is evolving fast with consumers showing a clear preference for globally benchmarked expressions. Being named ‘Distiller of the Year’ in our first year, and as the only Indian company recognised alongside international players, is a defining milestone.”
He added that the recognition reflects the strength of the company’s portfolio and its commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and quality.
The twin honours mark a strong start for ABD Maestro, reinforcing its ambition to shape India’s luxury spirits landscape while strengthening the country’s presence on the global whisky stage.
