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Abhishek Bachchan on ETC’s ‘star giraftar’
Etc would be bringing Abhishek Bachchan as Star Giraftaar for April, capturing him in a candid conversation on the channel on 28 April 2004 at 7.30 pm.
The star will discuss his journey from his first film Refugee to the latest Run in a bindaas and animated conversation with etc anchor Suresh Menon, in the etc studio garden.
With his forth coming movies Yuva and Run to hit the screen soon, Bachchan junior will chat about his previous films, his joys, his highs in life and his disappointments, his family and the industry in general with uncanny honesty.
"I don't know why this film is called Run. I am really not running anywhere in it," he tells Suresh with a laugh about his latest film. He further adds, "My co-star Bhumika is so natural and so shy that it was refreshing to work with her. She was also like my buffer with the rest of the unit because I didn't know the language."
Star Giraftaar is a monthly slot where etc presents popular Hindi film personalities in its half an hour special show . Besides this, etc also shows the songs and scenes from the star's forthcoming film throughout the month. Etc also telecasts few special capsules called Its My Pasand where the star talks about his likes and dislikes in very witty style.
The show will be repeated on Thursday 29 April at 1.30 pm.
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WPP appoints Mark Taylor as chief people officer in leadership reshuffle
Marie-Claire Barker moves to culture role as Cindy Rose builds new team
MUMBAI: WPP has appointed Mark Taylor as its new chief people officer, bringing in a seasoned HR leader as part of a broader leadership reshuffle under chief executive Cindy Rose, according to media reports.
Taylor succeeds Marie-Claire Barker, who will transition into a specialised role focused on performance and culture, reporting to him. The move is seen as part of WPP’s effort to sharpen its organisational structure and align talent strategy with its transformation agenda.
With more than three decades of experience, Taylor brings a diverse track record across industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail and digital entertainment. He most recently served as chief people advisor at The LEGO Group, where he worked closely with top leadership on board and executive appointments, governance and organisational strategy.
Prior to that, he held senior HR leadership roles at Burberry and King, where he played a key role in organisational transformation and integration efforts, including the company’s alignment with Activision Blizzard. Earlier in his career, Taylor also worked with Kimberly-Clark and GlaxoSmithKline.
His cross-sector experience is expected to support WPP’s three-year ‘Elevate 28’ turnaround plan, which focuses on simplifying operations, strengthening capabilities and driving sustainable growth.
The appointment marks the second major leadership hire under Rose in a week. Recently, WPP named Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer, bringing in additional firepower to execute its strategic overhaul. Choueiri previously held a senior transformation role at Estée Lauder Companies.
The leadership changes signal a clear push by WPP to blend experience with transformation as it navigates a rapidly evolving advertising landscape. With Taylor now steering the people agenda, the company appears focused on ensuring its talent strategy keeps pace with its broader ambitions.
