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Synovate boosts senior leadership team in Greater China
MUMBAI: Global market research company Synovate has effected changes in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, promoting two senior executives and roped in a new one.
Managing Director of Taiwan Jenny Chang is promoted to MD of technology and telecommunications for Greater China. He has over 20 years of experience in market research, and has been working with various technology and telecommunications clients in Taiwan and will be relocated to Beijing in June 2011.
Synovate Greater China CEO Eliza Wong said the business unit was reorganised in September 2010 to consolidate key industry-specific offerings and better focus on client needs and align with their structures.
“It is no secret that Greater China is a fast-growing and extremely changeable business environment. These new appointments sharpen our expertise in the areas our clients are most focused on, and position us to deliver operational excellence as well as industry know-how,” added Wong.
Steve Garton is promoted to MD of Media for Greater China. He has over 40 years of media experience, much of it in Asia. Besides, Garton also holds the role of global head of media and will continue to be based in Hong Kong.
Roland Leung joins Synovate this week as the managing director of emerging industries for Greater China and as the office head of Synovate in Hong Kong. He has over 16 years of experience in the industry, and was most recently senior vice president of sales and marketing in Asia for Harris Interactive.
Wong said: “These appointments will allow us to take our client service, industry knowledge and quality to even greater heights. We are delighted to be able to offer this expertise to our clients as they grasp the opportunities presented by doing business in Greater China.”
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Jack&Jones unveils Spring Summer ’26 collection with 3 themes
Music, Rush and Travel chapters anchor expansive youth-focused drop.
MUMBAI: If fashion had a playlist, this one would come with a bass drop, a road trip, and a wardrobe change in between. Jack&Jones has rolled out its Spring Summer ’26 collection, pitching it as its most expansive seasonal showcase yet less a drop, more a three-act cultural statement. At the centre of the campaign is Volume 1: Music, a chapter that taps into India’s independent music scene and wears its attitude on its sleeve quite literally. Featuring artists like Loka, Wazir Patar and Aksomaniac, the line blends bold graphics with relaxed silhouettes and versatile denim designed to move effortlessly from stage lights to street style.
Denim, unsurprisingly, remains the headline act. From lived-in washes to rip-and-repair textures and wide-leg fits, the collection leans into familiarity while nudging expression forward aiming to feel both personal and performative at once.
The brand didn’t stop at aesthetics. Extending its music-first narrative into the real world, Jack&Jones partnered with the UN40 Music Festival held on March 14 and 15 in Bengaluru. The collaboration featured an experiential pop-up, complete with denim customisation zones, interactive installations and exclusive viewing experiences turning fashion into something you could not just wear, but play with.
Volume 2: Rush shifts gears into a faster lane, embracing high-energy aesthetics tailored for movement, momentum and a lifestyle that rarely stands still. Think sharper silhouettes, dynamic styling and a sense of urgency stitched into every look.
In contrast, Volume 3: Travel slows things down. This chapter leans into sun-washed palettes, lightweight layers and easy silhouettes built for spontaneity designed for consumers who prefer their fashion with a side of wanderlust.
Across all three volumes, the thread that ties it together is clear: denim as a constant, supported by breathable cottons and summer-ready fabrics that balance comfort with structure. The result is a collection that doesn’t just follow trends but attempts to mirror the rhythm of youth culture itself.
With Spring Summer ’26, Jack&Jones isn’t just selling clothes, it’s curating moods. And in a season where identity is as fluid as style, that might just be its strongest fit yet.
