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Breezer – INDI MIX launched at Hard Rock Cafe by Sunny Leone with MTV Splistvilla launch
MUMBAI: The world’s favourite ready to drink beverage, BREEZER introduces BREEZER IndiMix in India. This launch marks the first time a global beverage brand has introduced truly Indian flavours. Two new flavours that are ‘Refreshingly Indian’, Nimbu Paani and Aam Panna are now available across Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Goa and Karnataka. The rest of India can expect to have these delicious treats available very soon with another 8 locations launching in the coming month.
BREEZER’s new flavours, Aam Panna and Nimbu Paani create a synergy of the best of India mixed with the west where BREEZER originally hails from. Sunny Leone, top Bollywood star, was an ideal person to launch BREEZER IndiMix as she is the ideal face to represent BREEZER’s truly Indian flavours with a global sensibility.
To mark the exciting launch of BREEZER Indi Mix, a star-studded party was held at Hard Rock Cafe in Gurgaon along with MTV Splitsvilla’s season 7 launch. Bollywood Goddess, Sunny Leone was the special guest of the glittering night and helped mark the launch of the refreshingly Indian, BREEZER IndiMix while celebrating the season launch of MTV Splitsvilla. Sunny Leone was seen revelling with MTV stars, Nikhil Chinapa and Rajiv Laxman, all of whom portrayed their refreshingly Indian side.
The leading Bollywood star looked stunning in a green studded dress styled by Hitendra Kapopara and Bhakti Joshi looking every inch the superstar she is. Also seen at the event were renowned TV personalities Nikhil Chinapa and Rajiv Laxman along with VJ Gaelyn Mendonca and Chef Kunal Kapoor among others. New contestants of MTV splitsvilla season 7 were also seen enjoying the new flavours of BREEZER and toasting the launch of the new season of MTV splitsvilla.
On this momentous occasion, Manish Seth (Director of Sales & Marketing, BACARDI India) says, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of BREEZER IndiMix. These two new flavours are refreshingly Indian and happen to be the first time in India wherein such flavours have been incorporated in an alco pop. This is our twist on two local favorites, both of which are synonymous with being Indian. Aam Panna is a well-balanced spice mix with the flavor of raw mangoes while Nimbu Paani brings a sweet and salty flavour to Breezer. BREEZER has been the mainstay of the Ready to Drink category for many years and today we are proud to have flavours which are special to India, arguably the first time any company has done this in this segment.”
BREEZER IndiMix is now available in Haryana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Goa and Karnataka.
For more information on BREEZER, visit http://www.breezerindia.com/
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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down after 18 years in role
Board begins CEO search as Narayen prepares to move to chair role
SAN JOSE: After nearly two decades at the helm, Adobe’s long-serving chief executive Shantanu Narayen is preparing to pass the baton.
The company announced that Narayen will transition from his role as chief executive officer once a successor is appointed, ending an 18-year run that reshaped Adobe from a boxed software seller into a global cloud and AI powerhouse. He will remain chair of the board following the leadership transition.
Adobe’s board has formed a special committee to oversee the succession process, led by lead independent director Frank Calderoni. The committee will evaluate both internal and external candidates.
“Shantanu’s leadership has been instrumental in Adobe’s transformation and in positioning the company for the AI-driven era,” Calderoni said in a statement. “As we begin the next phase of succession planning, our focus is on identifying the right leader for the company’s next chapter while ensuring a smooth transition.”
In a note to employees, Narayen described the moment not as a farewell but as a pause for reflection after a long journey with the company.
“I love Adobe and the privilege of leading it has been the greatest honour of my career,” he wrote, adding that he will continue to work closely with the board over the coming months to ensure a seamless leadership change.
Tributes from the technology industry quickly followed the announcement. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella congratulated Narayen on what he described as a “legendary run” at Adobe.
“Congrats Shantanu, on a legendary run at Adobe! You’ve built one of the most important software companies in the world, and expanded what’s possible for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands everywhere,” Nadella wrote on LinkedIn.
“What has always stood out to me is the empathy you’ve brought to the creative process and the example you’ve set as a leader. Grateful for your friendship, mentorship, and for all you’ve done for Adobe and for our industry.”
Narayen’s career at Adobe spans nearly three decades. He joined the company in 1998 as vice president and rose steadily through the ranks before becoming chief executive officer in December 2007.
During that time, he orchestrated one of the most significant reinventions in the software industry. In 2013, Adobe made the bold decision to abandon traditional boxed software sales and move its flagship creative tools such as Photoshop to a subscription-based Creative Cloud model. The shift initially rattled investors but ultimately transformed Adobe into a predictable recurring revenue business and a case study in digital reinvention.
Narayen also pushed Adobe beyond creative tools into the world of marketing technology and data-driven customer experience, spearheading acquisitions such as Omniture and Marketo. Those moves helped build Adobe’s digital experience division and broaden its reach far beyond designers and photographers.
The numbers tell the story of that transformation. When Narayen took over in 2007, Adobe generated roughly $3 billion in annual revenue. Today the company reports more than $25 billion. Over the same period, its workforce expanded from around 3,000 employees to more than 30,000.
In recent years, Narayen has steered Adobe into the generative AI era with the launch of Adobe Firefly, aiming to keep the company ahead in a rapidly evolving creative technology landscape.
Born in Hyderabad in 1963, Narayen studied electronics and communication engineering at Osmania University before moving to the United States for a master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University. He later earned an MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
Widely regarded as one of Silicon Valley’s most steady and effective leaders, Narayen has earned multiple honours during his career, including India’s Padma Shri in 2019.
For Adobe, the upcoming leadership change marks the end of a defining chapter. For Narayen, however, the story is far from finished. As he told employees, the company’s next era of creativity, powered by AI and new digital workflows, is only just beginning.
