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SapientNitro appoints Sushobhan Mukherjee as VP- strategy APAC
MUMBAI: SapientNitro, an interactive marketing, creative design, and technology services agency, has appointed Sushobhan Mukherjee as vice president- strategy for Asia Pacific.
Based in Singapore, Mukherjee will report to SapientNitro senior vice president Christian Oversohl.
He will help expand the company‘s strategic capabilities and thought leadership across SapientNitro‘s offices in the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, China, India and Singapore.
Oversohl said, “With his well rounded marketing experience across cultures, agencies and brands, Sushobhan was a great choice for this role. He will help clients create innovative brand experiences through insightful understanding of consumer behaviour and emotions, leveraging SapientNitro‘s connected capabilities across the communications and commerce continuum. This appointment represents a critical piece in our APAC growth strategy.”
Mukherjee added, “Consumers across Asia Pacific are embracing digital to change their lives fundamentally. Brands and consumers are now fellow travellers in a journey mediated by devices, interactions and platforms. SapientNitro is best positioned to help clients understand and navigate this fantastic journey, which is why I am excited to be here.”
Mukherjee has over 20 years of experience. He has worked across the marketing spectrum — from research to strategy to brand management. Prior to joining SapientNitro he had also worked with agencies like R/GA, JWT, and Publicis.
Brands
Malaika Arora launches Maejoy accessories brand with Myntra partnership
New label debuts with 250 plus handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery.
MUMBAI: When style meets sparkle, a new brand is ready to take centre stage. Actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora has launched a lifestyle accessories label called Maejoy, developed in collaboration with Exceed Entertainment and Myntra Jabong India Private Limited (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale arm of Myntra. The brand enters the market with a debut collection of more than 250 styles spanning handbags and lab grown diamond jewellery, two categories that continue to define everyday personal style for modern consumers.
The handbag lineup includes crossbody bags, structured shoulder bags, bucket bags, totes, backpacks, clutches and workwear inspired designs. The pieces are crafted using materials such as synthetic leather, raffia, braids, satin, rhinestones and metallic finishes.
Alongside the bags, Maejoy has introduced a jewellery range featuring lab grown diamond rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and tennis bracelets. The pieces are set in 925 sterling silver bases with gold, silver and rose gold tones, and include diamonds certified by IGI and GCI.
Positioned as a premium yet accessible accessories label, Maejoy is built around the philosophy “The Joy of Being Me”, aiming to blend aspirational fashion with everyday usability. The brand’s positioning centres on three pillars: authenticity, empowerment and accessibility.
Arora described the venture as a natural extension of her long association with fashion and personal style.
“Maejoy is a labour of love. Throughout my career, whether on screen, in business or through personal style, I have always believed fashion should feel empowering yet effortless. The Joy of Being Me celebrates individuality while making global fashion trends more accessible,” she said.
MJIPL, CXO and head of house of brands Suman Saha said the brand brings together Arora’s style perspective with a strong opportunity in the accessible premium accessories segment.
“Maejoy combines Malaika Arora’s distinctive style sensibility with fashion forward designs that we believe will resonate strongly with consumers looking for elevated yet wearable accessories,” he said.
Exceed Entertainment CEO Afsar Zaidi added that building celebrity led brands requires balancing authenticity with market viability.
“Malaika commands respect both as a fashion icon and a businesswoman. Bringing her creative vision together with Myntra’s brand building expertise creates a strong foundation for Maejoy,” he said.
The collection is available exclusively on Myntra through its website and mobile app, making the brand accessible to millions of shoppers across India as it steps into the competitive lifestyle accessories space.
