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Parineeti Chopra endorses Nivea‘s face cleansing range
MUMBAI: Skincare brand Nivea India has appointed Parineeti Chopra as the brand ambassador for Nivea‘s face cleansing range.
Chopra will be seen endorsing the newly launched Total Face Cleanup in a series of print and television advertisements. The product is a five minute regime with which one can get a total cleanup.
Nivea India MD Rakshit Hargave said, ‘‘Face cleansing is a fast growing category with a great deal of traction amongst the youth segment. Parineeti, who is a reflection of the youth of today is a great fit because she is a talented young actor who has carved her own place in the industry; there is a good synergy which we saw .Total Face Cleanup from Nivea is quite a revolutionary product because it gives you five benefits in a such a short period of time that you can basically incorporate it in your daily routine quite easily.”
“Many a time, during the course of my daily routine, I have been in situations where I needed to look fantastic in no time. Now I know I don‘t have to worry at all because with Total Face Cleanup from Nivea, all I need is 5 minutes – to look absolutely radiant!,” Chopra said.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
