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Mashreq chooses Jyothi Bhatula as MGN India MD
MUMBAI: Indian women executives have been making their mark in the world of finance like never by leading banks and what have you. Now, here’s another one who has joined the pack of women financial leaders.
Jyothi Bhatula has been appointed as the global head of Mashreq Global Network (MGN) as well as managing director of MGN India,. In her new role, Jyothi will oversee the operations of MGN’s distributed workforce platform across India, Pakistan, and Egypt, ensuring it continues to deliver dynamic, high-quality talent and services to support Mashreq’s strategic, digital, and operational goals. MGN is part of the Mena-based financial services group Mashreq.
With a professional career spanning over 20 years, Jyothi brings extensive experience in banking and technology services. Prior to joining Mashreq, she served as the chief operating officer for UBS India Service, where she also managed India operations and the technology divisions, playing a key role in integrating Credit Suisse into UBS. Previously, Jyothi held leadership roles in Singapore and India at Credit Suisse, where she managed global programs and enhanced operational efficiencies.
Mashreq group head of operations Mark Edwards, said: “Jyothi’s extensive experience in banking, technology services, and leadership equips her to drive MGN’s continued evolution as a strategic enabler of Mashreq’s global operations. With her expertise and proven track record, we are confident that MGN will continue to advance as a world-class talent and services platform, enabling Mashreq to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers globally.”
Added Jyothi: “Mashreq is an institution with a remarkable legacy in banking and financial services. Mashreq’s commitment to driving innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation is truly inspiring and resonates with my professional journey. I look forward to working closely with the talented teams at MGN and Mashreq to enhance our distributed workforce platform further, ensuring it remains a strategic enabler of the bank’s global vision and growth.”
Jyothi’s entrepreneurial spirit is also reflected in her tenure as the owner and operator of two restaurants in Mumbai. She holds a degree in electronics engineering from JNTU Hyderabad and an MBA from NUS Business School.
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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.
