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Medimix partners with KKR
NEW DELHI- Medimix has joined as Official SkinFit and Hygiene Partner of Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2020.
Medimix will be taking up hygiene and the health of the cricketers and fans as a matter of primary concern and will be supporting the Kolkata Knight Riders team by providing hand hygiene products from their recently launched hand washes and hand sanitizers range. The brand will be providing hand sanitizer dispensers to ensure a safe environment to help protect the team from the spread of the virus.
The team’s trouser will feature the logo of Medimix in all the 14 matches this season.
Commenting on the same, Cholayil Private Limited chairman & MD Pradeep Cholayil said: "We are thrilled to partner with Kolkata Knight Riders as their Official SkinFit and Hygiene Partner for IPL 2020. This partnership with the Kolkata Knight Riders is a key milestone as this would give us an opportunity to improve awareness by leveraging the fan following the power of KKR as a team. Cricket is a religion in India and we see a great fit with it especially after getting into Hand Wash and Sanitizer segment. I am sure this association will also offer us an opportunity to expand our awareness in East India.”
Cholayil Pvt. Ltd. head of marketing Ashish Ohlyan’s said “Cricket is celebrated in India by everyone irrespective of their gender and age across all geographies and demographics. After the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation we as a brand deeply rooted in Ayurvedic principles wanted to spread the word about the goodness of Ayurveda to fight the deadly virus. This is the first time that Medimix is associating with the Indian Premier League and we believe that our partnership with Kolkata Knight Riders as their ‘Official SkinFit and Hygiene Partner’ will give us an opportunity to reach out to the masses and spread awareness on the benefits of Ayurveda and its use in the day to day life.”
Speaking of the partnership, Kolkata Knight Riders marketing head Kaustubh Jha “We are proud to have Medimix, a homegrown Indian ayurvedic brand as our hygiene partner. This year hygiene and safety have been of paramount importance and we believe in providing our players with a product that is not only known for its quality but is also safe to use. We look forward to a successful partnership with Medimix on board this year.”
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Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
