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Mom-to-be Anushka Sharma is new face of Prega News
NEW DELHI: For some celebs, it even pays to be pregnant. Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Kareena Kapoor Khan had been roped in as brand ambassadors by home pregnancy test kit maker Prega News when they were expecting a child. Now it’s the turn of Bollywood actress and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma to follow in their footsteps. She is featuring in a new campaign by Prega News, a brand under Mankind Pharma.
Conceptualised by ADK Fortune, the ad showcases the beautiful journey of being pregnant and expecting a child. The two-month-long exercise will run across television channels, digital platforms and outdoors including hoardings and branding at prominent airports. The TVC will also be released across India in regional languages like Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Assamese so that its reach can be maximised.
Mankind Pharma CEO Rajeev Juneja said, “We are extremely delighted to have Anushka Sharma on board for this association to bring forth the powerful message of the strength of motherhood. Prega News has been the companion for millions of expecting mothers for over a decade now and with Anushka we want to take forward our messaging to expecting mothers pan India. Being the market leader, we would like to express our gratitude to our customers who have always inspired us to bring the best product for them. Prega News has been the preferred choice for expecting mothers as it is reliable, cost effective and can be used without any hassle.”
Added Anushka Sharma: “Prega News has struck a chord with expectant mothers with its tagline ‘Prega News means Good News’. The brand is a preferred choice amongst its customers as it resonates trust and offers accurate results from the comfort of their homes. I look forward to my association with Prega News and to be a part of their growth journey.”
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Tech Mahindra names Jeetu Anandani VP & country head – enterprise & strategic accounts
Veteran tech leader to drive enterprise growth across Australia and New Zealand
MELBOURNE: Jeetu Anandani has stepped into a larger leadership role at Tech Mahindra, taking charge as vice president and country head for enterprise and strategic growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Based in Melbourne, Anandani will steer the company’s enterprise portfolio in the ANZ region, focusing on expanding business across high-growth sectors such as retail, energy and utilities, health insurance and logistics. The move signals Tech Mahindra’s intent to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive enterprise technology markets.
In his new role, Anandani will lead growth initiatives, build strategic partnerships and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders across industries. His mandate also includes accelerating business development efforts in sectors such as manufacturing, travel and logistics while helping clients navigate digital transformation and AI-led change.
The promotion caps a steady rise within Tech Mahindra. Anandani most recently served as communications, media and entertainment head for BPS across the Asia Pacific and Japan region, where he worked on expanding enterprise deals and strategic partnerships. Before that, he held the role of account director, managing key client relationships and delivery programmes.
Prior to joining Tech Mahindra in 2020, Anandani spent nearly eight years at Telstra as country manager in Mumbai, overseeing operational growth and partnerships. His earlier career includes leadership stints at Tata Consultancy Services, Vodafone and JPMorgan Chase.
With more than two decades of experience across telecom, banking and IT services, Anandani now takes the helm of Tech Mahindra’s enterprise push in ANZ, a region where demand for AI, digital transformation and large-scale technology partnerships continues to gather pace.
