Brands
Pee Safe signs Smriti Mandhana as ambassador for comfort-led hygiene push
Cricketer to front Comfort Range as brand drives open dialogue on periods
MUMBAI: Pee Safe has roped in Smriti Mandhana, vice-captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, as its new brand ambassador, marking a fresh push to position comfort at the centre of feminine hygiene.
The partnership, announced as the brand marks its ninth foundation year, will see Mandhana front Pee Safe’s Comfort Range, which includes products such as period panties, panty liners, ultra-thin pads, night pads and toilet seat sanitisers. The move aims to deepen the brand’s connect with consumers while normalising conversations around menstrual health.
By bringing in a high-profile sportsperson known for her calm and confident demeanour, the brand is betting on relatability and influence to challenge lingering taboos. The collaboration is rooted in a shared intent to make comfort a non-negotiable aspect of hygiene, rather than an afterthought.
Speaking on the association, Pee Safe founder Vikas Bagaria said, “At Pee Safe, the vision has always been to redefine feminine hygiene by placing comfort, dignity, openness, and access at its core. Smriti Mandhana reflects this philosophy effortlessly. Her confidence and willingness to break social barriers are a powerful voice for change.”
Sharing her perspective, Smriti Mandhana added, “I don’t think comfort should ever be something you have to think twice about or compromise on. It should just be a given. That’s what stood out to me about Pee Safe, as they’re trying to make comfort a priority, not an afterthought.”
The brand also plans to use the association to strengthen its reach among urban consumers while expanding its footprint across markets. With rising awareness and evolving attitudes, the category is seeing a shift towards products that blend functionality with ease and confidence.
By aligning with Mandhana, Pee Safe is not just endorsing products but pushing a broader message. In a space often clouded by hesitation, the brand is placing comfort and conversation front and centre, aiming to make both feel entirely natural.
Brands
Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
