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Movado becomes the official time partner of the Rajasthan Royals
Mumbai: Movado, the iconic Swiss watchmaker renowned for its modern design and innovative spirit since 1881, announces a thrilling new partnership with the Rajasthan Royals, one of the leading teams in the world’s biggest Twenty20 (T20) Cricket League. Through this collaboration, Movado becomes the official time partner of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2024 season.
This strategic partnership aligns seamlessly with Movado’s brand essence, “always in motion.” Just like the Rajasthan Royals, known for their dynamic and ambitious playing style, Movado embodies a forward-thinking approach, constantly pushing boundaries in design and technology.
“We are incredibly proud to partner with the Rajasthan Royals, a team that embodies the energy and passion of Movado,” said Movado Group Inc president international Xavier Gauderlot. “This collaboration allows us to connect with millions of cricket fans across India and overseas to showcase our commitment to excellence and innovation.”
Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum said, “We are thrilled to welcome Movado as our Official Time Partner for the season. Movado’s dedication to precision and style is renowned, and we are looking forward to showcasing their modern and innovative designs in front of our global fan base.”
Movado is the hallmark of some of the most famous timepieces ever created, notably the Movado Museum Watch, with its celebrated single dot dial. One of the world’s premier watchmakers, Movado has earned more than 100 patents and 200 international awards for artistry and innovation since its inception in 1881. Movado is a brand renowned for its modern design aesthetic and is closely associated with the fine and cultural arts. Today, Movado’s watches are distinguished by this legacy of design innovation and a dedication to the future of time.
Featured styles:
1. Movado bold fusion: A sporty style with a contemporary-cool edge. This BOLD Fusion chronograph features a bronze ion-plated stainless steel 44mm case and a matching link bracelet for a sleek, minimalist effect. Its rich black dial is framed by a matching ceramic bezel and boasts the brand’s iconic dot motif at 12:00, a date window, three sub dials and a minute track with bronze toned accents.
SKU No: 3600898
Price: Rs 74,625/-
2. Movado bold fusion: This style sits in a 44mm bronze ion-plated stainless steel case with a black ceramic bezel and a bronze chronograph dial on a black silicone strap, a bronze and black accented chronograph dial and ceramic bezel.
SKU No: 3600854
Price: Rs 67,125/-
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WPP appoints Estée Lauder’s Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer
Former Estée Lauder executive to lead operations, technology and culture overhaul under WPP’s three-year growth plan
LONDON: WPP has appointed Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer in a newly created role tasked with delivering the group’s Elevate28 strategy.
Choueiri joins from The Estée Lauder Companies, where she led enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including the “One ELC” operating model and major upgrades to enterprise marketing, data and analytics capabilities. She also led the redesign of enterprise technology teams and served on the company’s AI taskforce, driving AI strategy, adoption and value realisation across the business.
At WPP, she will be responsible for designing, implementing and embedding the operating model behind Elevate28, the company’s three-year growth plan unveiled in February 2026. She will lead efforts to improve innovation, efficiency and integration across WPP’s client offerings, with a focus on delivering agile, outcome-driven solutions and measurable growth.
Choueiri will oversee organisational transformation across the group, working closely with product and enterprise technology teams to deploy AI, data and technology to build new capabilities and improve operational performance. She will also work with the people function to embed cultural change, strengthen an agile performance mindset and support talent development across the organisation.
Before joining Estée Lauder, she held senior roles across consulting and digital agencies, including at Accenture, Masaï (a Bain & Company spin-off), and Kearney, with experience spanning strategy, data and digital marketing transformation.
Cindy Rose, chief executive officer of WPP, said Choueiri brings a strong track record of leading large-scale transformation across operations, technology and culture, adding that her appointment will help accelerate the group’s next phase of growth under Elevate28.
Choueiri said WPP’s strategy represents an ambitious opportunity to reshape how the company operates and delivers for clients, adding that she looks forward to building integrated solutions and fostering a culture of innovation and change.
She will be based in New York and will join WPP’s executive committee.
