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  • Hima will now be equipped with the best offerings from adidas for her racing and training needs

    Adidas ropes in Hima Das to inspire young athletes

    By A Correspondent

     

    Adidas has announced that it has roped in young athletics sensation Hima Das to inspire young athletes.

     

    Said Adidas India Managing Director, Dave Thomas: “At Adidas we believe that ‘through sport, we have the power to change lives’ and Hima is a great example of this. Many of our associations and partnerships are focused on empowering youth in India and making a positive change… Adidas is very keen to support India’s youth and to build a stronger sporting spirit and ambition in them.”

     

    Ådded Sean Van Wyk, Senior Marketing Director, Adidas India: “Hima is an inspiration not just for women and girls, but for the entire country and we take pride in having her join team adidas. She has created history and we shall help her in her journey to maximize her potential and become the best in the world. On this journey with her, we shall, together, inspire today’s youth to take to sports and create a positive change in and around their lives.”

     

     

  • Silvia has strong experience in the Fashion and Sports Industries in Brand and Product Marketing, Purchasing, Sourcing and Design

    Reebok India appoints Silvia Tallon as Senior Marketing Director

    By A Correspondent

     

    Adidas Group India announced the appointment of Silvia Tallon as Senior Marketing Director of Reebok India. Silvia will report directly to Dave Thomas, Managing Director, Adidas Group India.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Dave Thomas, Managing Director, Adidas Group India, said, “Silvia’s rich experience and knowledge of the sports and fashion industries across the globe position her very well to drive Reebok’s positioning and ensure we connect even better with consumers and athletes in India. She has been successful across diverse geographies, brands and categories. Her passion for India and many visits here over the years – on business and personally – will also be an asset. We welcome Silvia into this role and wish her every success as she takes on this new challenge.”

     

    As Senior Marketing Director, Silvia will be responsible for driving the Brand and business for Reebok India. Her mandate will include the development of the Brand’s global go-to-market plan and its implementation. She will be responsible for the Brand’s strategic positioning and strengthening its association with athletes, consumers and fitness stakeholders across the country.

     

    Silvia has strong experience in the Fashion and Sports Industries in Brand and Product Marketing, Purchasing, Sourcing and Design. In her long and rich career, spanning over two decades, she has worked in numerous global companies such as Levi Strauss, Intersport and Vanity Fair and has worked across multiple geographies. She also worked in the adidas Group in Germany as a Global Category Manager for Swimwear for 3 years. Her most recent role was in Moscow at O’stin which included creation and implementation of strategic plans for their emerging product categories.