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Reebok India launches ‘Running Squad’ for Delhi Half Marathon 2013
MUMBAI: Reinforcing its commitment to fitness in India, Reebok has announced the ‘Reebok Running Squad’. The initiative is aimed at training consumers for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon scheduled to take place on 15 December 2013.
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An integral part of the Reebok Fit India movement, the Reebok Running Squad provides consumers professional training and guidance across seven locations in New Delhi. Runners will also get a chance to earn their Reebok branded special runner kits, personalised training schedules and many more exciting prizes., A former national level marathon and Arjuna award recipient Sunita Godara is the master trainer for the program.
The Reebok Running Squad has been specially designed keeping in mind that running the half marathon requires stamina, endurance and strength. According to adidas India managing director Erick Haskell, “Reebok is committed to fitness and through our initiatives we wish to engage the customer at every touch point and encourage them to adopt the philosophy of ‘Fit for Life’. Reebok Running Squad is a one of a kind fitness initiative which has been designed to specifically train consumers to run a half marathon or develop the right running technique for their everyday run. We hope that through this initiative we can encourage more and more people to participate in regular fitness activities and lead a more active and healthy lifestyle’’
The Reebok Running Squad training program will begin on 15 October 2013 and will include eleven weeks of grueling workouts.
Brands
Safex Group appoints Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer
Former Standard Chartered executive to steer finance
NEW DELHI: Safex Chemicals has appointed Richa Malhotra as group chief financial officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company prepares for the next phase of expansion in specialty chemicals and global agrochemicals.
In her new role, Malhotra will lead the group’s financial strategy, capital architecture and governance framework as Safex scales operations across multiple verticals including branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing.
A chartered accountant and graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, Malhotra brings more than two decades of experience in business finance, strategic planning, corporate banking and client management.
Before joining Safex, she served as executive director, financial markets at Standard Chartered, where she led teams across India and Sri Lanka and worked closely with large corporates, global subsidiaries and commercial banking clients. Her expertise includes capital structuring, treasury operations, risk management and financial markets led financing solutions.
Safex Group promoter director and joint managing director Piyush Jindal, said the appointment comes at a pivotal time for the company. “Safex stands at an inflection point as we build an integrated platform across branded formulations, specialty chemicals and contract manufacturing. Richa’s experience across global financial institutions will strengthen our financial discipline and help unlock value across the group,” he said.
Malhotra said she was looking forward to contributing to the company’s next chapter of growth. “Safex has built a strong reputation over 35 years with its focus on integrity, innovation and agricultural insight. I am excited to be part of the organisation as it expands its footprint in India and global markets,” she said.
The appointment comes as Safex continues to strengthen its financial foundations and scale operations internationally, positioning itself for future growth milestones.
