Brands
Asics signs Ravindra Jadeja as face of the brand
NEW DELHI: Japanese sports wear brand Asics India has signed Ravindra Jadeja as its new brand ambassador.
With Asics’ brand philosophy of enabling ‘A Sound Mind in a Sound Body’, this partnership lends itself naturally to propagate a healthier lifestyle in order to connect with the technologically and momentum driven consumers, the company said.
Asics India & South Asia MD Rajat Khurana said, “We are elated to announce our association with the stellar Ravindra Jadeja from the Indian cricket fraternity with Asics India. We deeply admire and respect the consistency and commitment with which he has played on the field, demonstrating the core spirit and essence of any tough sport – determination and versatility. Ravindra’s limitless energy & inspiring potential weave seamlessly with our brand ethos to encourage people to experience the transformative power of sport, not just on the body but on the mind.”
Through this partnership, the brand hopes to support and encourage people to experience the transformative power sports has to change one’s life in a positive and immensely meaningful way, added Khurana.
“Asics has an incredible track record for helping athletes across sports and enabling them to reach the peak of their sport,” said Jadeja. “I deeply cohere with their vision and philosophy and hope that together we are able to drive a more relevant and meaningful change in the minds and lives of young athletes. Our aim is to improve participation of Indian youth in sports and I am confident of catalysing a positive change in this direction with Asics.”
Asics India’s partnership with Jadeja would further strengthen the company’s commitment, spread awareness about the diverse offerings and magnify the reach of the brand during the ongoing IPL season, it added.
Brands
Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
