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TBWA hires Aejaz Khan as EVP- Mumbai
MUMBAI: TBWAIndia has appointed Aejaz Khan as executive vice president and head of its Mumbai operations.
Khan was with Lowe Lintas- Bangalore where he was working as SVP and was responsible for Tata Group brands such as Fastrack, Titan Sonata, Tanishq and Tata Tea.
TBWAIndia managing director Nirmalya Sen said, “Aejaz is a rich reservoir of experience and knowledge on Indian and global brands alike. This will be invaluable as he comes on board to lead an office that works with some large global brands on the one hand and several Indian majors on the other.”
Khan said, “This is a fantastic new chapter in my life and career. TBWA is known for its great people who care about big ideas. The network has a deep creative culture with Disruption at the core of its DNA. I’ll chase fame, fun and fortune for the agency and our brands.”
Khan comes in with over 19 years of experience in advertising. Prior to joining Lowe Lintas, he had also worked with agencies like Publicis Ambience, Impact BBDO, Ogilvy & Mather and McCann Erickson India. He has worked with brands like Vaseline, HSBC, Tata Sumo and Safari, Signal, BP, Rexona, Axe and Pepsi.
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
