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Rajeev Sharma moves on from Leo Burnett
MUMBAI: After spending more than 23 years at the agency, Leo Burnett national planning director Rajeev Sharma has decided to move on to explore newer avenues.
Sharma joined Leo Burnett in 1994 as vice president based out of the agency’s Delhi office and after three years he moved to Mumbai to lead planning as national planning director.
Rajeev spearheaded strategy for many brands and partnered them in their success for years together. Some of the brands he has worked on include McDonald’s, Godrej Consumer Products, Bajaj Auto, Heinz, Complan, Glucon D, Thums Up, Maaza, Minute Maid, Limca, Reebok, Ariel, Ezee, Cinthol, Bajaj Electricals, HDFC Life, HDFC Bank, Anchor, Sony Entertainment Television, Tata Capital, Dabur, Pillsbury, Iodex, etc.
Rajeev has played a significant role in building Leo Burnett’s reputation as India’s most trusted integrated communications company that has a sharp focus on strategy. He is also instrumental in bringing Leo Burnett’s best global practices to India.
Commenting on this development Sharma said, “After 23 years, it is time for me to bid a fond farewell to a fabulous organisation, amazing colleagues and equally amazing clients. I am proud of what the agency stands for, for what it has achieved and what it is in the process of becoming. The momentum we have gained recently will give us the scale and the capability to play a big role in the transformation the industry is going through. As I prepare for the next chapter of my life, I shall watch with great satisfaction the success Leo Burnett is sure to notch up in the future.”
Leo Bunett CEO for South Asia Saurabh Varma added, “Rajeev set up Leo Burnett’s planning function from scratch and since then has led a robust team that has grown many brands in complex market scenarios, in the process winning many awards. Under his leadership, we produced some of the most iconic and culturally rooted campaigns by approaching consumers through a human lens. I thank Rajeev wholeheartedly and wish him the very best for his future endeavours.”
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Bombay Dyeing highlights sleep environment on World Sleep Day 2026
#ComfortThatCares campaign promotes better sleep through home textiles.
MUMBAI: In a country that rarely switches off, the real luxury may simply be a good night’s sleep. Marking World Sleep Day 2026, Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company Ltd. is spotlighting the importance of sleep environments through its #ComfortThatCares initiative, encouraging consumers to rethink not just how long they sleep but how well they sleep.
The campaign arrives at a time when rising stress levels, digital fatigue and increasingly erratic daily routines are quietly eroding sleep quality for many Indians. This year’s global theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better”, underscores the idea that sleep is not merely the reward after a productive day but a critical foundation that makes productivity possible.
Bombay Dyeing’s initiative focuses on the often overlooked role of home textiles in shaping sleep quality. Factors such as breathable fabrics, temperature regulation and proper pillow support can significantly influence whether people achieve restorative sleep.
As part of the campaign, the company is highlighting several products from its sleep portfolio designed to address these environmental factors. The Urban Living Luxury Bedsheets range features 400 thread count cotton blends designed for breathability and temperature regulation. Meanwhile, the Celebrating India collection offers 100 percent pure cotton bedsheets in a 300 thread count with heritage inspired designs.
The brand’s range also includes lightweight comforters designed for year round use without overheating, bonded blankets that provide insulated warmth with a soft touch finish, and ergonomically designed pillows intended to balance plush comfort with proper neck support.
According to the company’s brand marketing team, sleep is a fundamental component of both physical and mental well being.
“Through #ComfortThatCares, we want to encourage families across India to treat sleep as essential rather than an afterthought. For 145 years, Bombay Dyeing has focused on bringing comfort into Indian homes, and few things matter more to that comfort than restful sleep,” the team said.
Sleep experts typically recommend between seven and nine hours of quality rest for healthy adults. Yet late night screen use, long working hours and irregular schedules have made consistent sleep increasingly difficult for many urban Indians.
By emphasising breathable cotton bedsheets, supportive pillows and balanced bedding layers, Bombay Dyeing’s campaign highlights a simple idea: the environment people sleep in can be just as important as the hours they spend in bed.
