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Thermocool wins Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Award in Ghaziabad
GHAZIABAD: Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd. has added another feather to its cap, receiving the Gaurav Award from the Government of Uttar Pradesh at a ceremony in Ghaziabad. The recognition celebrates the company’s steady rise, industry contribution and consistent pursuit of quality in the home appliances space.
The award was presented by Narendra Kashyap, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The ceremony was attended by MLA Sanjeev Sharma, Loni MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar, MLA Manju Shivach and district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar (IAS).
Accepting the honour, Rajeev Kumar Gupta, founder and chairman and managing director of Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd., struck a note of gratitude and teamwork. He said the award belonged as much to the organisation’s employees as to its leadership, calling it a salute to the integrity, commitment and passion that have shaped Thermocool’s journey.
The occasion was further enriched by the presence and blessings of Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, a long-standing mentor to the company. The Thermocool family also expressed its appreciation to the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, for the encouragement and recognition.
With innovation at its core and quality as its calling card, Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd. continues to build products for Indian homes while contributing to industrial growth and job creation across Uttar Pradesh. A local honour, perhaps, but one with a ripple effect far beyond the stage.
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
