Brands
Joy Personal Care onboards Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for face wash category
Mumbai: Joy Personal Care, the Indian home-grown personal care brand, under the aegis of RSH Global,proudly announces its collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for the face wash category of Joy Personal Care.
JOY Lemon Face Wash, amongst the flagship products of the company, will be endorsed by Khan, alongside Sanya Malhotra, who has been the brand’s ambassador since the past year. The star duo, Shah Rukh Khan and Sanya Malhotra, will be featured in the upcoming commercial of the brand that is set to be launched during the IPL 2024. Leveraging its two-year partnership as an associate sponsor of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Joy Personal Care aims to maximise visibility and impact during this high-profile event.
Joy Personal Care’s dedication to gender equality and inclusivity perfectly mirrors the values upheld by its brand ambassador, Khan. Renowned for his vocal support of women’s empowerment, Shah Rukh Khan has captured the hearts of women across generations. This shared ethos makes this collaboration a powerful conduit for spreading the brand’s message far and wide.
Commenting about the association, Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) founder & chairman Sunil Agarwal expressed, “With the face wash category accounting for approximately 2500 crore, this collaboration signifies our commitment to making a measurable impact by expanding our market share within the category. Moreover, Shah Rukh Khan’s influential presence in our nation will enable us to connect with audiences across the length and breadth of the country.”
Joy Personal Care (RSH Global) CMO Poulomi Roy further commented, “Mr.Khan is an iconic figure renowned for his vocal advocacy for gender equality and inclusivity. He shares a synergy in his values with our brand. Furthermore, we have been associated with KKR for the past two years and this year, with Mr.Khan coming on board for our face wash category, we will be launching a high-voltage campaign featuring him.The campaign will be leveraged through both TV and digital media, ensuring maximum reach and engagement.”
Commenting on the association, Khan said, “I am delighted to partner with Joy Personal Care as the brand ambassador of the facewash category. It’s a progressive brand, with a refreshing approach that shuns unrealistic beauty ideals and prioritizes inclusivity in its thoughtfully crafted campaigns. I’m eager to embark on this exciting journey with them.”
Joy has persistently been an advocate for social causes and inclusiveness, evident in their impactful campaign, “#JustEmpowerOne,” which aims to raise awareness and empower survivors of acid attacks. The brand has also partnered with Gujarat Giants this year, as an associate sponsor for the Women Premier League series. Through the collaboration with the Gujarat Giants, Joy is not just endorsing a sports team but actively engaging in a cultural dialogue, challenging outdated perceptions where individuals are free to pursue their interests, whether in beauty or sports, without conforming to limiting stereotypes.
Additionally an exciting rap music video featuring the celebrity women cricketersMithali Raj, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, and Shabnam Shakil and penned by Shikha Makan.
Brands
FSS names Anand Krishnamurthi head of global digital delivery
Tech veteran to drive AI-first, cloud-led transformation in payments globally
CHENNAI: Financial Software and Systems (FSS), an AI-first payment infrastructure company, has appointed Anand Krishnamurthi as head of global digital delivery.
In his new role, Anand Krishnamurthi will lead FSS’s global digital delivery capabilities, focusing on AI-first and cloud-led transformation while ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes for customers worldwide. He will be based in Chennai and report to V. Balasubramanian, CEO of FSS.
Bringing 28 years of experience in technology and digital transformation across banking, capital markets, financial services, and insurance, Anand has held senior leadership positions at Cognizant and NuSummit. He is recognised for scaling multi-geography delivery teams, leading mission-critical platforms, and embedding AI-driven automation in complex, regulated environments.
“What drew me to FSS is its deep payments expertise, strong product DNA, and the scale at which its platforms power real-world financial ecosystems,” said Anand Krishnamurthi. “I aim to strengthen delivery predictability, execution rigor, and engineering quality, building empowered teams that deliver measurable customer outcomes. FSS has a unique opportunity to create real-time, AI-infused payments infrastructure that is resilient, secure, and globally scalable.”
V. Balasubramanian added, “Anand’s track record in leading multi-geography delivery programs and AI-first operating models makes him the ideal leader for FSS as we accelerate our AI-driven digital payments business. His leadership will help us raise the bar for outcomes globally.”
This appointment is part of FSS’s broader push to build an AI-powered, cloud-native delivery organisation capable of meeting the evolving needs of banks, fintechs, and financial institutions worldwide.
