Brands
Havmor ropes in celebrity chefs for ‘coolest summer job’
MUMBAI: Havmor Ice Cream Ltd, as a part of their recently launched “The Coolest Summer Job” campaign, have partnered with renowned Chefs – Vicky Ratnani and Sanjana Patel. Through this association, Havmor will host a knowledge sharing platform for selected candidates, appointed as “Chief Tasting Officers” of company through the Campaign.
While the nation-wide hunt for Chief Tasting Officers is underway, Havmor has partnered with Vicky and Sanjana to bring in their expertise on taste, texture, flavors and techniques to introduce new flavors into the Indian ice cream market.
Commenting on the association, Ankit Chona, Managing Director, Havmor Ice Cream Ltd said, “With the constant change in the taste buds of Indian consumers, ice-cream has become a dynamic dessert. Consumers are craving for exciting new flavors which led to the launch of “The Coolest Summer Job” campaign, a consumer centric approach that will help us engage with them. Chefs Vicky Ratnani and Sanjana Patel come with years of experience in the industry and will mentor our selected candidates on ice-cream creations that are experimental and suit the Indian palate. It will be a terrific learning experience for the winners before they embark on the process of making ice cream flavors of their own choice.”
Five best deserving candidates from “The Coolest Summer Job” will be designated as “Chief Tasting Officers” at Havmor and will get a chance to meet renowned Chefs Vicky Ratnani and Sanjana Patel.
Talking about the campaign and his association with the brand, Chef Vicky Ratnani said, “I am delighted to work with Havmor Ice Cream Ltd on this unique campaign. It is a significant move by Havmor to reach out to the right audience and bring them on board to introduce new ice cream flavors. My association with the brand is one of mentorship where I will guide the selected candidates on how they can create new flavors with a local twist. This is going to be an interesting and fun learning experience for all.”
Further Chef Sanjana Patel added, “I am glad to be part of this innovative initiative by Havmor Ice Cream Ltd. I look forward to meet the Chief Tasting Officers selected by Havmor to give them some valuable insights into the ice cream making process. We will be exchanging and discussing ideas on flavors, textures, taste and overall aesthetic appeal. I really appreciate Havmor for engaging with their consumers and involving them in creating these new flavors.”
“The Coolest Summer Job” campaign went live on May 02, 2017 and has received an overwhelming response from the ice cream lovers. Seeing the positive reception, the submission deadline has been extended from May 20 to May 27, thus giving an opportunity to participants across India to showcase their passion for ice cream in innovative ways.
Brands
IndiGo names William Walsh CEO
Former IATA chief to take charge in August after Elbers exit, Bhatia steers interim
India’s biggest airline has moved fast and gone global. InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, has tapped aviation heavyweight William Walsh as chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals, marking a sharp pivot as the carrier eyes its next burst of expansion.
Walsh, currently director general at the International Air Transport Association, will step down on July 31, 2026, and is expected to take charge by August 3. The appointment comes barely three weeks after Pieter Elbers exited the corner office, with Rahul Bhatia holding the fort in the interim.
The choice signals intent. Walsh brings decades of cockpit-to-boardroom experience, having led British Airways and later International Airlines Group, the parent of Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling. His tenure across carriers has been defined by hard resets, restructurings and cross-border consolidation—skills IndiGo may need as competition intensifies and scale becomes decisive.
Vikram Singh Mehta, chairman and non-executive independent director of IndiGo, said Walsh’s experience in managing large-scale airline operations and navigating complex market dynamics makes him well-suited to lead IndiGo in an increasingly competitive global aviation environment, adding that the appointment marks a new chapter as the airline scales in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Rahul Bhatia said Walsh’s global perspective, operational expertise and customer-focused approach would be critical as IndiGo enters its next phase of expansion.
Walsh, widely regarded as one of the industry’s most influential figures, will oversee overall management and strategic direction, with a mandate spanning operational performance, network expansion, commercial strategy and customer experience. He is expected to work closely with the board and leadership team to sharpen IndiGo’s growth trajectory.
Walsh said IndiGo has a strong foundation and is well-positioned to capitalise on the evolving aviation landscape, adding that he looks forward to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and sustainable value creation across the organisation.
A new captain, a bigger runway—and a market that rewards scale. IndiGo is lining up for its next take-off.
