Brands
Dove empowers women to embrace curls with Taapsee
MUMBAI: It’s time to let those curls run wild. Dove India has launched Reclaim Your Curls, a new campaign featuring actor Taapsee Pannu that celebrates the power, pride, and individuality of curly-haired women across the country. The initiative encourages women to wear their curls with confidence rather than feeling pressured to tame them.
The campaign film spotlights Taapsee sharing her personal journey of embracing her natural curls, highlighting individuality, self-acceptance, and breaking free from outdated beauty norms. She said, “Curls have a personality of their own. Once you learn to embrace them, they become your strength. Be patient with your curls and let them shine.”
Dove invites women nationwide to share their own curl stories, from morning routines to ditching the straightener, amplifying voices that celebrate the beauty of natural hair. The brand aims to turn self-expression into a movement, reminding women that beauty should empower, not restrict.
Unilever vice president – hair care Sairam Subramanian added, “Taapsee is the perfect voice for this campaign: bold, honest, and real. We want to give curls the love they have long deserved.”
With Reclaim Your Curls, Dove continues its legacy of challenging beauty norms and championing inclusivity, one curl at a time.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
