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Canon India launches campaign to empower women and accelerate change
MUMBAI: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Canon India has launched its ‘She Canwithcanon’ campaign, focusing on the need to accelerate meaningful, sustainable change for women. Aligned with this year’s theme of ‘Accelerate Action’, the campaign underscores that empowering women should be an ongoing commitment, creating long-term opportunities for both personal and professional growth.
The campaign is highlighted by a poignant video that illustrates the daily challenges women face and reinforces Canon India’s dedication to gender equality and inclusive progress. It positions women as key pillars of success, emphasising that inclusivity is more than just a policy—it’s a practice. Canon India’s progressive initiatives, such as mentorship programmes, pair experienced women with newcomers to foster professional development. Additionally, the De-Light initiative promotes work-life balance by ensuring office lights are turned off at 5:30 pm, while dedicated cab services provide safe commutes for women employees.
Canon India has long championed flexible work practices, with hybrid options and flexible hours in place since 2002. With its ‘Health 1st’ philosophy, the company has cultivated an environment where women can thrive professionally without sacrificing personal well-being. A new two-month walkathon has been introduced, encouraging a lifelong commitment to well-being while symbolising collective steps towards lasting change.
Canon India senior director of product & communication, C. Sukumaran stated, “At Canon, empowering women goes beyond celebrating achievements—it’s about creating an environment where everyone can succeed, personally and professionally. Through ‘She Canwithcanon’, we are emphasising real change, ensuring that equality is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. By mentoring, supporting, and investing in women daily, we are building a future of stronger, more diverse leadership.”
Building on the success of its previous ‘I Canwithcanon’ campaign, which showcased the impact of Canon’s solutions on individuals and businesses, the ‘She Canwithcanon’ campaign reaffirms the company’s commitment to fostering a culture where women are empowered to succeed. By continuing to promote equality and positive change, Canon India aims to inspire a future where every woman can confidently say, “I Can.”
Brands
Faber-Castell India appoints Sunaina Haldar as director – marketing
With stints at Tata, SleepyCat and ADF Foods under her belt, Haldar is primed to redraw Faber-Castell’s brand story
MUMBAI: Faber-Castell India has poached Sunaina Haldar from ADF Foods, appointing her director – marketing as the German stationery brand looks to muscle up in a category that is rapidly reinventing itself around creativity and self-expression.
Haldar hit the ground running. “My first couple of weeks have been incredibly energising, understanding consumers, visiting markets, engaging with retailers and immersing myself into the world of Faber-Castell Group,” she said.
She arrives with considerable firepower. At ADF Foods, Haldar ran marketing across India and international markets for a portfolio spanning Ashoka, Aeroplane, Camel and ADF Soul. Before that, she was vice-president – marketing at direct-to-consumer mattress brand SleepyCat, where she helmed brand, content and performance marketing. Her résumé also includes a stint leading marketing, new product development and CRM for Tata SmartFoodz at Tata Consumer Products, no small proving ground.
Between corporate roles, Haldar also operated as a fractional CMO for early-stage startups, building marketing strategy and operational structures from scratch, a signal that she knows how to move fast with limited resources.
With 18 years straddling FMCG, D2C and the startup world, Haldar now takes the reins at a brand that has long owned the classroom but is clearly hungry for the living room. In a stationery market where the pencil has become a lifestyle statement, Faber-Castell has picked someone who knows exactly how to sell that story.
