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The Good Glamm Group appoints Kamal Lath as the group CFO
Mumbai: The Good Glamm Group, South Asia’s largest DTC beauty & personal care conglomerate announces the appointment of Kamal Lath as group chief financial officer. A Harvard Business School alumnus, and with over 23 years of extensive experience across diverse industries and global exposure, Kamal brings a wealth of expertise in finance, strategy, and leadership to his new role.
As the newly appointed Group CFO at Good Glamm Group, Kamal Lath will be at the forefront of our financial strategy and execution, playing a pivotal role in shaping the company’s next phase of growth. With his extensive experience in global markets, Kamal will also be instrumental in driving our global expansion plans. His impressive track record includes successfully leading businesses through scale-up initiatives, fundraising endeavors, and M&A integrations across multiple geographies.
Prior to joining the Good Glamm Group, Kamal held significant positions at renowned organisations including, Case New Holland (CNH), L&T Mindtree, K12 Technoservices (Orchids International Schools), and d.light, where he served as global CFO. Additionally, Kamal served as a Venture Partner at Avaana Capital, a climate and sustainability-focused Venture Capital Fund. He actively supports and mentors promising startups, focusing on technology-led innovations. These values mirrored the Group’s commitment to inclusive beauty, responsible care, and serving the aspirations of its communities.
“I’m excited to join Good Glamm Group as Group CFO, bringing my global financial experience to drive growth and innovation. It’s an exciting time in the D2C startup space and joining Good Glamm Group as it gears up for major international expansion is thrilling. I look forward to working with a visionary team dedicated to shaping the future of beauty and personal care, and together, we’ll aim for success and operational excellence.” said Good Glamm Group group CFO Kamal Lath.
Good Glamm Group group founder and CEO Darpan Sanghvi expressed his enthusiasm about Kamal Lath joining the team, “Kamal’s extensive experience and proven track record in finance and business leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team. He brings with him a wealth of global financial knowledge that will help the group strategically further its international expansion plans. We are confident that his vision and expertise will fuel our continued growth and success.”
A distinguished academic background complements Kamal Lath’s professional achievements. He holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and Certified Public Accountant (USA) and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (HBS). His expertise spans various domains, including corporate and business strategy, P&L management, operational excellence, design thinking, and cross-cultural collaboration, making him a valuable addition to our leadership team.
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Lego brings Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Vinicius together
Campaign clocks 314 million views ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 buzz.
MUMBAI: Four legends, one frame and not a single tackle in sight. Lego has pulled off a crossover few thought possible, uniting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in a single campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 only this time, they’re building dreams brick by brick.
Titled “Everyone wants a piece”, the campaign features the quartet assembling a Lego version of the World Cup trophy, before placing miniature versions of themselves atop it, a playful nod to football’s ultimate prize. Shared widely across social media, the ad carries a pointed disclaimer: it is not AI-generated, a subtle but telling signal in an era where even reality is often questioned.
The numbers tell their own story. The campaign has already crossed 314 million views on Instagram across the players’ accounts, with fans hailing it as a rare, almost nostalgic moment particularly for the reunion of Messi and Ronaldo, whose last shared campaign ahead of the 2022 World Cup became one of the platform’s most-liked posts.
Beyond the film, Lego is extending the play with exclusive, player-themed sets tied to each of the four stars, part of a broader football-led programme designed to ride the global momentum building towards 2026. The idea, as echoed by the players themselves, leans into the parallels between football and play experimentation, creativity, failure, and triumph.
Messi described the sets as a way to bring on-pitch moments into an imaginative, hands-on world, while Ronaldo called the transformation into a Lego figure a rare honour, blending sport with storytelling. Vinícius, meanwhile, struck a more personal note, recalling childhood moments of building with Lego and framing creativity as a universal language that transcends borders.
The timing is no accident. With the 2026 World Cup set to run from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico, and featuring an expanded 48-team format, global anticipation is already building. Argentina, led by Messi, will enter as defending champions, adding another layer of intrigue.
For Lego, the campaign does more than celebrate football, it taps into its mythology. Because when icons become figurines and rivalries turn into play, the beautiful game finds a new kind of pitch. one built, quite literally, by hand.
