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Reebok’s deal with Nickelodeon for KCAs
MUMBAI: New gear from Reebok’s Kids and Classic collections will be in the hands of Hollywood stars at the 17th Annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs). The KCAs hosted this year by Shrek 2 co-stars Cameron Diaz and Mike Meyers will air live on 3 April on Nickelodeon US.
A company release informs that Reebok is an associate sponsor of the KCAs and will also be featured in the Distinctive Assets Gift Lounge where presenters, nominees and celebrities receive gifts for participating in the awards show.
Reebok will have a presence throughout the show and will host an interactive ad with a kid-friendly game component on www.nick.com. Reebok will also be present at the KCAs after-party where all 2,500 audience members will be able to enjoy themselves and play various games. The after-party will feature a Reebok basketball Jump Shot game as well as a soccer Kick-Off station.
Movie stars who will present awards include comedian Adam Sandler 50 First Dates, action hero Hugh Jackman Van Helsing, Spierman Tobey Maguire and Spiderman’s love interest Kirsten Dunst. The KCAs will be seen in more than 281.5 million households in 162 territories worldwide.
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WPP appoints Mark Taylor as chief people officer in leadership reshuffle
Marie-Claire Barker moves to culture role as Cindy Rose builds new team
MUMBAI: WPP has appointed Mark Taylor as its new chief people officer, bringing in a seasoned HR leader as part of a broader leadership reshuffle under chief executive Cindy Rose, according to media reports.
Taylor succeeds Marie-Claire Barker, who will transition into a specialised role focused on performance and culture, reporting to him. The move is seen as part of WPP’s effort to sharpen its organisational structure and align talent strategy with its transformation agenda.
With more than three decades of experience, Taylor brings a diverse track record across industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail and digital entertainment. He most recently served as chief people advisor at The LEGO Group, where he worked closely with top leadership on board and executive appointments, governance and organisational strategy.
Prior to that, he held senior HR leadership roles at Burberry and King, where he played a key role in organisational transformation and integration efforts, including the company’s alignment with Activision Blizzard. Earlier in his career, Taylor also worked with Kimberly-Clark and GlaxoSmithKline.
His cross-sector experience is expected to support WPP’s three-year ‘Elevate 28’ turnaround plan, which focuses on simplifying operations, strengthening capabilities and driving sustainable growth.
The appointment marks the second major leadership hire under Rose in a week. Recently, WPP named Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer, bringing in additional firepower to execute its strategic overhaul. Choueiri previously held a senior transformation role at Estée Lauder Companies.
The leadership changes signal a clear push by WPP to blend experience with transformation as it navigates a rapidly evolving advertising landscape. With Taylor now steering the people agenda, the company appears focused on ensuring its talent strategy keeps pace with its broader ambitions.
