Brands
V-Guard’s Insight-G fan blows away the competition with German Design Award
MUMBAI: V-Guard’s Insight-G BLDC fan has breezed past the competition to claim the prestigious German Design Award 2025 in the excellent product design category, solidifying its place among world-class innovations. Recognised for its sleek aesthetics, user-friendly technology, and dust-repellent durability, the fan stands as a testament to intelligent design and efficiency.
The award was presented at a glittering ceremony at Frankfurt Messe, Germany, attended by over 1,300 global industry experts. Organised by the German Design Council, the award is among the most esteemed in the world, honouring trailblazing products that redefine design excellence.
An elite jury of 30 international design experts from 16 countries lauded the Insight-G fan for its premium build, advanced functionality, and sustainability, placing it alongside global titans like Toyota, Porsche, and Siemens.
“Winning the German Design Award is a moment of great pride for us,” said V-Guard Industries managing director Mithun K Chittilappilly. “The Insight-G BLDC Fan showcases our commitment to intelligent design, exceptional performance, and energy efficiency and we remain dedicated to delivering innovative thoughtful solutions that enhance consumers’ lives.” he added.
This win follows V-Guard’s recent success at the Red Dot Design Awards, reaffirming its reputation for delivering high-quality, future-ready products. With Insight-G, V-Guard isn’t just reinventing the fan, it’s redefining the future of home comfort, one stylish spin at a time.
Brands
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.
