MAM
Kantar appoints Biswaroop C as Southeast Asia growth chief
Former Toluna MD to lead commercial growth across Southeast Asia markets.
MUMBAI: In a world chasing algorithms, growth still seems to come down to one thing, understanding people better than spreadsheets do. Biswaroop C is stepping into that very equation, joining Kantar as chief growth officer for Southeast Asia. The mandate is clear drive commercial growth across the region at a time when the insights industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence and evolving client expectations.
Biswaroop shared the update via LinkedIn, signalling both a career move and a shift in focus. While acknowledging the growing influence of AI in how insights are generated, he underscored that the fundamentals of the business remain unchanged: trust, context, and the ability to decode what clients really mean not just what they say in a brief.
Drawing on his experience across APAC and Africa, he noted that businesses ultimately value partners who can go beyond formal mandates and engage with underlying concerns. It is a perspective that aligns with Kantar’s push to blend data-driven intelligence with deeper human understanding.
He joins from Toluna, where he served as managing director in Singapore, bringing regional leadership experience and a track record in scaling insights-led businesses.
As Kantar sharpens its growth play in Southeast Asia, Biswaroop’s role will centre on working closely with teams across markets navigating a landscape where technology may be rewriting the tools, but relationships continue to write the outcomes.
MAM
G-Shock launches GA-2100CM series with camouflage design
New sand and grey variants priced at Rs 10,995 each in India.
MUMBAI: Time just got a little more tactical and a lot more stylish. G-Shock has unveiled the GA-2100CM series, a fresh update to its popular GA-2100 line, bringing a camouflage twist to one of its most recognisable silhouettes. For the first time in the 2100 series, the watches feature G-Shock’s original camouflage pattern, subtly embedding the brand’s signature ‘G’ motif into the design. The move signals a shift towards more design-led storytelling, blending rugged functionality with fashion-forward detailing.
The new series introduces two colour variants sand (GA-2100CM-5A) and grey (GA-2100CM-8A) extending the model’s appeal across both streetwear and outdoor-inspired aesthetics. Built around the brand’s signature octagonal bezel and hybrid analogue-digital display, the watches retain a clean, modern look while adding layered visual depth.
Under the hood, the GA-2100CM continues to lean on performance. It features the Carbon Core Guard structure for durability, while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile suited for everyday wear. Functional elements include world time across 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, LED light and 200-metre water resistance.
In line with evolving material choices, select components use bio-based resin, pointing to a gradual shift towards more sustainable design without compromising on toughness.
Priced at Rs 10,995, the GA-2100CM series is available across Casio India stores and online platforms.
As watch brands continue to balance utility with identity, G-Shock’s latest drop makes its intent clear, durability may be the legacy, but design is the new frontier.
