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Gillette appoints actor Arjun Rampal as its brand ambassador
MUMBAI: FMCG Company Gillette India has roped in actor Arjun Rampal as its brand ambassador.
Gillette that owns brands like Gillette Mach 3 Turbo, Oral-B and Duracell says that Rampal would soon be seen in all the new March3 Turbo sensitive advertisements.
Says Gillette brand manager Sharat Verma, “Gillette is a market leader in the category and firmly believes in innovation and excellence in performance. The brand is committed to continuously provide the highest quality products to its consumers to make men look and feel their best. Admired, loved and respected globally, we are indeed very proud to associate with Arjun Rampal as our brand ambassador.”
Adds Rampal, “Gillette is the best brand when it comes to male grooming products. Since grooming has always been essential for me and Gillette being a brand I love and use everyday, the decision to endorse this brand was not difficult to make. It‘s indeed a great honor to be associated with Gillette.”
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Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as President & CEO
New leader to steer EV push and global innovation amid industry shift.
MUMBAI: Toyota just handed the keys to a new driver because when the road to electric mobility gets twisty, you need someone who knows how to accelerate without skidding. Toyota Motor Corporation has named Kenta Kon as its new president and chief executive officer, a key leadership transition as the Japanese giant doubles down on its transformation in the fast-evolving global automotive landscape.
Kon brings deep expertise in automotive innovation, business strategy, and operational leadership to the top job. His appointment signals Toyota’s intent to sharpen focus on accelerating electric mobility, strengthening worldwide operations, and pushing customer-centric breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.
The company is betting on Kon to guide it through the industry’s pivotal shift toward sustainability, digital integration, and smarter mobility solutions. Key priorities under his watch include ramping up electric and hybrid lineups, expanding global market reach, driving cutting-edge automotive R&D, tightening supply-chain efficiency, and scaling connected and intelligent vehicle ecosystems.
This move comes at a time when legacy automakers face intense pressure to balance heritage strengths with aggressive electrification timelines and software-defined vehicle demands. Toyota aims to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable, reliable, and future-ready mobility while navigating competitive challenges from both traditional rivals and new-age EV players.
For a brand that’s long defined durability and innovation, Kon’s elevation isn’t just a title change, it’s Toyota flooring it toward the next lap, ready to turn today’s tech talk into tomorrow’s showroom reality.
