Brands
bebe ropes in Sharvari as its brand ambassador for India
Mumbai: Global women’s fashion brand, bebe, has partnered with Myntra in India. The brand has also roped in young Bollywood diva, Sharvari, as its first brand ambassador in the country.
Sharvari will endorse the autumn-winter collection and the ad campaign will be visible across regions and various mediums.
The 34-seconds long ad film, titled ‘Be You’ showcases how bebe allows women to explore their real, fashionable selves and experiment with their fashion choices.
The campaign will be promoted extensively across social media to reach the brand’s target audience, comprising largely of modern Indian women. The ad campaign highlights the new season collection, centered on the theme- ‘Be you’. The video campaign emphasizes on modern women who wish to be glamorous and bold in their fashion choices, while also expressing their individuality through fashion.
Sharvari has made a promising start to her acting career with stunning performances in “Bunty Aur Babli 2” and The Forgotten Army.
With her at the helm of brand promotions, bebe’s new campaign is set to build stronger brand salience with its shoppers and fashionistas across top metros and tier I cities.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharvari said, “I am delighted to be associated with bebe as their first brand ambassador in the country. bebe offers trendy and contemporary fashion which reflects my personal style. The brand has made a mark for itself across the globe, and I am happy to be a part of the brand’s endeavor to strike a chord with its customers and fashionistas of the country.”
Speaking about the association, Myntra chief- Myntra fashion brand and chief experience officer Manohar Kamath said, “Sharvari embodies the brand bebe perfectly. She is bold, confident, glamorous, fun and unapologetically herself, which resonates with the brand’s persona. Sharvari’s cheerful social presence has the potential to influence and engage the modern woman with her sartorial choices. The association with Sharvari for the new autumn-winter collection is sure to enamor consumers from top tier cities and metros.”
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
