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Geetika Mehta takes charge as Nivea’s managing director
Mumbai: Geetika Mehta has been appointed as the new managing director of Nivea, bringing with her a proven track record in the development of small businesses and the management of large-scale corporations across diverse markets, including South Asia, Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa.
Her extensive experience and strategic vision align seamlessly with Nivea India’s goal of delivering superior product quality in line with its care proposition. Geetika has excelled in key leadership roles, successfully managing cross-functional teams and making significant contributions to the success and profitability of the brands she has been associated with.
Noteworthy positions in her career include a 2.5-year tenure as managing director at Hershey India and an impressive 18-year journey at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Geetika’s achievements have earned her recognition, including prestigious awards such as The Economic Times 40 Under Forty 2021, ET Prime Women Leadership DEI Ally of the Year 2023, and IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women for Women 2023. Her appointment underscores Nivea’s commitment to leadership that drives excellence and innovation in the competitive consumer care industry.
Commenting on her new role, Mehta added, “I am thrilled to join NIVEA India, a brand synonymous with trust and quality in skincare. As we navigate the ever-evolving skincare landscape, my focus will be on driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and further solidifying NIVEA’s position as the skincare brand of choice for millions of Indians.”
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
