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Pankaj Tripathi starrer TVC campaign unveils Berger Paints’ Roof Kool & Seal
Mumbai: Berger Paints India Ltd has launched a new TVC starring actor Pankaj Tripathi to unveil Berger Roof Kool & Seal, an advanced waterproofing range. As the primary shield against the elements, the roof is often the most affected area of a house. Withstanding both heavy rains and harsh sunlight can result in cracks and elevated temperatures inside. Berger Roof Kool & Seal is specifically designed for India’s extreme weather conditions. It actively reflects heat and offers long-lasting water protection, making it ideal for comprehensive roof care.
Directed by film director Ryan Mendoca, Berger Paints’ latest TVC opens on Pankaj Tripathi and his family sweating profusely as the scorching sun beats down on their home. Buckets have become an integral part of their lives. Seasons come and go, but the buckets remain omnipresent – collecting sweat dripping down faces during hot summers as well as water dripping from leaking roofs when monsoon arrives. It seems that there is no respite until a simple solution arrives in the form of Berger Roof Kool & Seal.
The campaign aims to effectively communicate the benefits of Berger Paints’ latest waterproofing range, while engaging a broad audience through impactful storytelling. Through the TVC, Berger Paints targets homeowners in search of effective waterproofing solutions, offering a durable, dual-purpose product that sets a new standard in the industry. Berger Paints aims to become the third largest player in the waterproofing and construction chemicals segment, expecting the newly launched Roof Kool & Seal range to significantly contribute to the Company’s revenue.
Berger Paints India Ltd managing director & CEO Abhijit Roy says, “The demand for waterproofing products and interior cooling solutions is rapidly increasing. As customers seek hassle-free options, there is a growing need for comprehensive solutions that address both needs efficiently and effectively. This time we are proudly presenting Berger Roof Kool & Seal—the next-generation solution for superior roof protection and cooling. As we unveil our latest waterproofing and roof cooling products through TVCs and digital media, we aim to connect with our target audience and highlight the benefits of these innovations, emphasizing how the process has been simplified and made more accessible in today’s market”
Commenting on the campaign, Lowe Lintas executive director Arpan Bhattacharyya said “In a tropical country like India sweating is a way of life. So, when we conceived the film, we took the liberty of showcasing sweat as a creative metaphor – not just with people who sweat profusely during sultry summers but also with our roofs that begin to leak during heavy monsoons. Against this reality, we juxtaposed the dual advantage of our brand – superior thermal insulation and protection against leaking roofs – laddering ultimately to the solution: Paseena maat bahao, Berger Roof Kool & Seal lagao.”
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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.
