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Reebok Intl. appoints Kaigler as senior VP, CCO
MUMBAI: Reebok International Ltd. recently announced the appointment of Denise Kaigler to the position of senior vice president and chief communications officer (CCO) of Reebok International Ltd.
Reebok International is a global corporation, which includes the Reebok Brand, The Rockport Company, Greg Norman Collection, Ralph Lauren Footwear, and the recently acquired brands of The Hockey Company — CCM, JOFA and KOHO.
Kaigler, who now reports directly to the Corporation’s chairman and CEO Paul Fireman, is the newest member of the Corporation’s nine-member Executive Leadership Team, headed by Fireman. Prior to this appointment, Kaigler served as Reebok’s vice president of Global Communications and Talent Relations, informed an official release.
As an African-American senior vice president and CCO, Kaigler is recognised as a pioneer in the communications field at a Fortune 500 company. “Denise has consistently proven to be a strong and effective leader, talented visionary and strategic partner to senior executives and managers throughout the organisation,” said Fireman. “She has played a major role in significantly enhancing Reebok’s public profile and image among consumers, retailers and the press during a very critical time in our history. This appointment is well earned and deserved.”
In her new role, Kaigler will serve as the Corporation’s top communications strategist, executive management communications counselor and chief company spokesperson, the release added. In addition, she will also lead Reebok’s worldwide communications efforts, which include corporate public and media relations, corporate reputation management, corporate business and financial communications, employee communications and crisis and issues management.
Prior to joining Reebok, Kaigler was the director of communications for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Before she entered the public relations field in 1989, Kaigler was a journalist. Her television reporting credits include WLTZ-TV (NBC affiliate) in Columbus, Georgia and WHDH-TV (NBC affiliate) in Boston, Massachusetts. Kaigler began her communications career in 1985 as a press aide to a Boston City Councilor.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
