DP World, Delhi Capitals Launch Powerful Cricket Campaign Film
National, 30th April 2025: DP World, a leading global provider of smart logistics solutions, has unveiled an inspiring new campaign film in partnership with Delhi Capitals, celebrating the transformative power of cricket when driven by purpose. The film highlights how cricket can open doors, create opportunities and positively impact communities.
The film brings together an impressive lineup of global cricket stars including KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc, alongside women’s cricket trailblazers Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, and Sarah Bryce. It marks the latest milestone in DP World’s partnership with both the Men’s and Women’s Delhi Capitals teams, underscoring a shared commitment to inclusivity and impact through sport.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of local neighbourhoods across India, the film vividly captures DP World’s grassroots commitment to making cricket more accessible. A standout scene features young aspiring players being mentored by life-sized holographic projections of their cricketing idols blending inspiration with innovation to deliver a personal, powerful training experience.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Executive Vice President, Head of DP World India said, “India is central to DP World’s global operations, both in scale and strategic importance. Cricket holds a special place in the hearts of millions here, and through our Beyond Boundaries Initiative, we are using the power of cricket to connect with communities in India. We are providing access to cricket by providing grassroots clubs with cricket kits, equipment, and facilities through repurposed logistics containers. Our partnership with Delhi Capitals reflects a shared commitment to enabling this access, nurturing local talent, and fostering a spirit of inclusion. This film captures our unifying purpose, showcasing how we are supporting cricketing talent at the grassroots level, while building relationships that matter, both on and off the field.”
As part of its global Beyond Boundaries Initiative, DP World is converting 50 repurposed shipping containers into fully equipped cricket facilities for grassroots clubs worldwide. Each container is stocked with professional-grade kits including bats, helmets, gloves, pads and kit bags. The containers are also multipurpose to suit the local community’s needs, serving as pavilions and dressing rooms – all with the ambition of making the game more accessible.
Since its launch in 2023, the initiative has seen DP World roll out five repurposed containers across key Indian cities including Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Delhi, along with the distribution of 1,250 cricket kits to aspiring players in India. In 2024, the Delhi Capitals team supported the unveiling of containers at Delhi’s Aerocity Ground, reinforcing the commitment to bringing the game closer to communities and nurturing the next generation of talent.
IHCL ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A VIVANTA IN SURAT
Chandigarh, JANUARY 22, 2025: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new hotel in Surat, Gujarat. This Greenfield project will be branded a Vivanta.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President, Real Estate and Development, IHCL, said, “Surat, often referred to as the economic capital of Gujarat, is one of India’s fastest-growing cities. In line with its strategy, this signing strengthens IHCL’s presence across key commercial centers in India. We are delighted to collaborate with Mr. Dashrath Desai for this project.”
Located opposite Surat International Airport, the 125-key Vivanta Surat will feature an all-day dining, and a poolside café along with amenities like a high-performance gym, and swimming pool. Designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers, the hotel will reflect Vivanta’s signature contemporary style and service.
Qlik Appoints Maurizio Garavello SVP, APJ
Asia/Bengaluru, India January 22, 2025 – Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and AI, today announced the appointment of Maurizio “Maury” Garavello as Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Reporting directly to Casey George, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Garavello will lead Qlik’s operations in the APJ region, focusing on driving growth, deepening customer relationships, and advancing the adoption of AI-powered solutions. With his extensive experience in scaling businesses, Garavello will play a pivotal role in helping Qlik capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for AI-driven innovation in APJ.
The Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region is a dynamic and strategically vital market where businesses are embracing AI at an unprecedented pace to transform operations and gain a competitive edge. Qlik’s solutions play a critical role in this evolution, providing the essential data integration and analytics foundations that enable organizations to harness AI’s potential and deliver measurable business value.
Garavello will drive Qlik’s sales and go-to-market strategies in APJ, focusing on building strong customer and partner ecosystems while delivering sustainable growth. He will be taking over from Geoff Thomas, who is retiring after almost six years in the role. His extensive leadership experience in high-performance, cross-regional teams positions him to unlock the region’s potential and advance Qlik’s mission of helping organizations leverage their data for tangible results.
Garavello brings over 20 years of leadership experience in sales, channel management, and commercial operations. At Eptura, he scaled the APJ business and strengthened enterprise relationships. As Vice President of APJ at Dynatrace, he significantly expanded the company’s regional footprint. Starting his career at IBM, he combines technical expertise with strategic business insight.
“We are thrilled to welcome Maurizio Garavello to lead Qlik’s efforts in APJ,” said Casey George, Executive Vice President, Global Sales at Qlik. “Maury’s proven ability to scale businesses and his deep understanding of the APJ market make him the right leader to drive Qlik’s growth. His leadership will strengthen our presence and help organizations in the region unlock transformative business value through AI and analytics.”
“I’m thrilled to join Qlik and help businesses in the APJ region leverage AI to achieve measurable success,” said Maurizio Garavello, Senior Vice President, APJ at Qlik. “Qlik’s solutions are uniquely positioned to deliver real business outcomes, and I’m eager to contribute to the company’s continued growth in this critical market.
Garavello’s leadership reinforces Qlik’s focus on empowering organizations in APJ to thrive in a competitive, AI-driven market. His appointment reflects Qlik’s dedication to delivering transformative solutions tailored to the region’s unique opportunities.