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CNBC launches second edition of Asia Business Leader Awards
Business and financial channel CNBC in association with TNT, has invited entries for the second annual Asia Business Leader Awards 2002. The awards recognise achievement, innovation and leadership in regional business.
Global business school INSEAD will lead the judging panel. The selection methodology will focus on measuring the effectiveness and leadership impact a leader has on a company, says an official release.
The selection process will be spread over two phases. While the first phase concentrates on measurable criteria – the leadership effectiveness, and will be completed between 3 June and 12 July, INSEAD will shortlist candidates eligible for the second phase.
This phase concentrates on leadership impact. Objectivity will be the prime focus in evaluation. This phase of activity lasting a month, starts 22 July. The results of the second phase will generate the finalists, which will be forwarded to the judging panel, headed by Dr Schutte. The awards are sponsored by The Citigroup Private Bank and supported by host sponsor Invest Hong Kong.
Says INSEAD’s associate dean for executive education Asia Prof Schutte: “Judging will be determined based on leadership qualities, impact of leadership on the environment, and the performance of the company. All data will be compiled and processed by INSEAD with focus on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of leadership. Effective leadership, defined as achieving growth even under difficult circumstances, will be highly valued by the panel, especially in international markets.”
Entries are available on (852) 2331-4684 or (65) 6326-1796 or by writing to abla2002@insead.edu for an entry kit. For details visit www.cnbcasia.com/abla2002.
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Crocs and Lego launch new collaborative collection in India
Iconic brands bring playful creativity to footwear with first drop on 13 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Crocs and Lego have clicked together once again and this time, the bricks are heading straight for Indian feet. The global footwear brand Crocs has announced the India launch of its latest Crocs x Lego Group collection, following the excitement of their multi-year global partnership unveiled earlier this year. The collaboration celebrates creativity, play, and individuality, merging Crocs’ signature comfort with Lego’s iconic building-block spirit.
The collection will roll out in two phases. A digital-exclusive pre-launch begins on 13 April 2026 on crocs.in, featuring four styles: the Lego Masterbrand Creativity Clog, Lego Midnight Garden Creativity Clog, Lego Creativity Clog, and Kids’ Lego Creativity Clog. Each pair purchased during this phase will include an exclusive Lego minifigure as a collectible bonus.
From May 2026, the full collection will be available across select Crocs stores, VegNonVeg, and Foot Locker outlets nationwide.
The designs playfully blend Crocs’ classic clog silhouette with Lego brick-inspired details, complete with custom Jibbitz charms on the upper and sole. The collection encourages wearers to treat their footwear as a canvas for personal expression, without any set instructions just an open invitation to build, explore, and have fun.
Crocs chief marketing officer Carly Gomez said, “The Lego Group’s boundless imagination makes them the perfect match to Crocs’ wonderfully unordinary spirit. We are both brands that pride ourselves on being built different, celebrating self-expression and fuelling creativity.”
LEGO Group, head of licensing & extended line design & partnerships Satwik Saraswati added, “Our common mission to enable self-expression and wear it with pride only marks the beginning of a journey with endless possibilities.”
The campaign will extend beyond the product launch through creator-led seeding, elevated visual merchandising, and exclusive on-ground previews, supported by a deeper partnership with the Lego India team.
In a market that loves both comfort and fun, Crocs and Lego have built something special, a collection that lets every step feel like playtime. Get ready to click your heels (or rather, your clogs) because this collaboration is set to be a blockbuster hit with Indian fans.
