Brands
Zeiss focuses on the future, launches Specslounge.com for opticians
MUMBAI: Zeiss India, has launched Specslounge.com, a cheeky omni-channel e-commerce platform designed to give its optician partners a digital leg-up. The platform’s all about seamless online transactions, bringing the future of optical retail into sharp focus.
It’s a strategic wink to its B2B partners, offering a slick online avenue for frame and lens orders. “We’re not ditching the opticians, just giving them a digital makeover,” said Rohan Paul, head of vision care at Zeiss India and neighbouring markets. “Think of it as a lead generator, a sales booster, a bit of digital viagra for their business.”
Specslounge.com aims to bridge the gap between online convenience and in-store expertise. Customers can browse and order online, but the all-important eye tests, frame fittings, and expert consultations remain firmly in the hands of the local optician. “We’re not replacing the human touch, just giving it a digital handshake,” Paul clarifies.
“It’s about empowering our partners, giving them the tools to thrive in a digital world,” Paul adds. “And let’s face it, who doesn’t want their specs delivered with a click?”
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
