Brands
Satyaki Pal joins DamGoodFish as senior manager for growth and marketing
MUMBAI: DamGoodFish has hired Satyaki Pal as senior manager, growth and marketing. Pal, who brings nearly a decade in digital and media roles, joins the seafood brand after stints at some of India’s biggest agencies.
He was previously director, digital at Interactive Avenues (2022–24), where he led key accounts in Gurugram. Before that, he served as account director for client servicing (South) at Logicserve Digital in Bangalore, overseeing performance marketing mandates. His earlier roles include media planning leadership at Phd, Havas, iProspect and AdGlobal360, alongside business development at Linq Digital and Click Thru Network.
Pal’s appointment signals DamGoodFish’s intent to sharpen its brand presence and accelerate growth in a competitive category.
Brands
Davidoff appoints Ahaan Panday as first Brand Ambassador for India
Actor to front new chapter as brand launches Cool Elixir fragrance.
MUMBAI: Davidoff has just found its perfect new splash in India and he comes with star power and a cool, confident vibe. The iconic Swiss fragrance house has announced actor Ahaan Panday as its first-ever Brand Ambassador for India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey in one of its most dynamic markets. Ahaan Panday, known for his fresh energy and strong connect with younger audiences, embodies the modern Davidoff man self-assured yet carefree, ambitious yet grounded. His appointment aligns perfectly with the brand’s “gentleman adventurer” philosophy of adventure, refinement, and living life with intensity.
Sharing his excitement, Ahaan said: “Davidoff is one of those brands I’ve always associated with memories growing up. Cool Water was probably the first perfume I ever tried. To now be named Davidoff’s first Brand Ambassador for India feels incredibly special. I’ve always seen Davidoff as a symbol of confidence and staying true to who you are.”
The collaboration coincides with the launch of Davidoff’s latest global fragrance, Cool Elixir: The New Oud Treasure. This bold composition reinterprets freshness with depth and intensity, featuring a noble oud accord layered with lavandin absolute and rose oxide.
For decades, Davidoff has enjoyed cult status in urban India. With Ahaan Panday now leading the charge, the brand is set to strengthen its cultural presence and connect with a new generation of fragrance enthusiasts through a more contemporary and relatable voice.
In the competitive world of luxury fragrances, Davidoff has made a splash by choosing a young, authentic Indian talent to carry its legacy forward. Expect the scent of success — because when Ahaan Panday teams up with Davidoff, the fragrance game in India is about to get even cooler.
