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Mentorship Model Disrupts FMCG Sales Career Landscape with Proven One-on-One Growth Strategy
FMCG Sales Careers Get a Bold Makeover with Disruptive One-on-One Mentorship Model – led by one of the most leading FMCG Sales Mentors and highly experienced mentor.
In an industry that contributes to over 20% of India’s consumer market share, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector thrives on scale, velocity, growth. Yet, despite its robust performance, the career pipeline for thousands of field-level sales executives remains kind of underdeveloped—until now.
A new mentorship-led approach is quietly but steadily altering that trajectory. ICANTER FMCG SOLUTIONS, a mentorship facility dedicated to FMCG sales executives founded in 2016, is capturing attention within industry circles for its differentiated model – personalized, one-on-one coaching for frontline FMCG sales professionals.
At a time when most companies rely on standard group training programs and automated LMS modules, ICANTER’s model is refreshingly analogue in its foundation but modern in application. It focuses on mentoring individual sales professionals—especially those in early to mid-career roles—with structured coaching aimed at unlocking career growth that has long been elusive for many in the industry.
Reimagining Career Mobility in Sales : India’s FMCG industry employs an estimated 100,000+ sales executives across urban and rural markets. However, around 3% of these frontline professionals progress to managerial positions like Area Sales Manager (ASM), often stalling in their careers by their late 30s.
ICANTER aims to reverse this trend through two targeted mentoring tracks:
·WIN-R (Transition into ASM Role) for sales executives aspiring for the role of an ASM
·ROA-R (Ready for RSM Role) for existing ASMs preparing to move into regional management roles
Unlike traditional classroom models, ICANTER’s framework is built on long-term mentorship, career diagnostics, and progress tracking. The impact? A reported 5X career progression success rate among mentees versus the industry average.
Let’s hear it from the horse’s mouth – An ICANTER mentee, Rahul Das who has recently been promoted to the role of an ASM of Tata Consumer Products Ltd. renowned FMCG organization. “Always thought performance is the most important factor for professional growth till I joined ICANTER program.
Then I realized alongside performance, demonstrating the right behavior and building perception are critical for advancing from SE to ASM role. ICANTER helps bridge the gap between career reality and aspiration.
The modules direct us with a clear roadmap that support us not only to crack the ASM role but also excel in it”.
Another observation , this time from Nitin Saini, CMO , India BU , of Mondelez International, globally famous FMCG organization : “ICANTER has grown into a phenomenal facility over the last 9 years. Great to see the vision has beautifully come together. While everyone talks about climbing the corporate managerial ladder, no one talks about one of the most difficult transitions that a sales executive has to make in order to become an ASM . ICANTER has done that very successfully over the years and made many dreams come true. My only wish and hope is that more people see the power of ICANTER and benefit from the personalized coaching and mentorship. Wishing ICANTER and its students much success in their professional life”.
In a bid to further elevate the sales profession, ICANTER is launching the ICANTER Sales Knight Awards (ICSKA) this September. Touted as one of the first recognition platforms exclusively for FMCG sales professionals below management levels, the initiative seeks to highlight and recognize real on-ground performers with a potential to become an ASM.
While most corporate awards focus on marketing, innovation, or top-level strategy, ICSKA is focused on those driving category execution, market growth, and route-to-market implementation in a highly competitive environment. ICANTER’s founder, who brings over four decades of experience in India’s FMCG landscape, believes that the awards are meant to shift the employability and career prospects to newer heights.
“Any FMCG organization is as good as their frontline field force and once the channel partners are aligned with the big bets , scorecard will start racing. Sales executives have remained the unsung champions in brand growth. It’s time to give them the fitness and recognition that can drive both the targeted goals of the organizations and support their career” – founder of ICANTER Gautam Gupta shared during a roundtable on capability building.
In India , FMCG organizations are relentlessly looking for superior service and store efficiency to gain on distribution and market share and therefore , enhancing frontline sales force capability stays as a top agenda and exactly here ICANTER presents a clear opportunity for collaboration , such as –
Potential partnerships could focus on:
·Developing managerial pipelines from the field level
·Supplementing internal capability programs with individualized coaching
·Retention-focused mentoring for under-30s in high-turnover regions
·Building the “Beginners” and convert them into “Experts”
With industry-wide attrition hovering around 18–20% annually in sales roles, such partnerships could yield strong ROI not only in retention but also in performance and engagement. What ICANTER brings to the table is not just an intervention—but a philosophical realignment of how field sales roles are perceived in India, Sales roles are often treated as the “Second” or “Third” choice while Marketing roles remain the top choice all along. Confirmation is easy on this once you quiz the students from B-schools.
By equipping professionals with clarity, coaching, and confidence, ICANTER positions sales not just as a job, but as a serious, long-term professional path. That, say industry insiders, is the kind of mindset shift the FMCG sector has needed for years.
As talent demands evolve and India becomes a focal point of global consumption growth, the capacity to retain and nurture skilled field talent could become a defining edge for future-ready FMCG companies.
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Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit Concludes Successfully in Cyberport, Hong Kong
From Compliance Consensus to Industrial Implementation, Web3 Officially Enters a New Era of Large-Scale Applications
China, 12th Jan 2026 – On January 5, 2026, the “Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation & Application Summit” was successfully held at Cyberport Hong Kong. On the day of the summit, Cyberport Hong Kong was bustling with crowds, creating a lively atmosphere. According to statistics, the on-site attendance exceeded a thousand people, attracting blockchain practitioners, investment institution representatives, exchange executives, technical developers, and media professionals from various countries and regions around the world, including China, Hong Kong, China, the United States, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Germany, and Dubai. Such a diverse international lineup fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s strong appeal as a global hub for Web3 innovation, as well as the summit’s extensive influence within the industry.
The event was co-hosted by CoinQ Exchange and U.S.-listed Mega Matrix Inc., with dozens of co-organizers including Atlas, UniOne, VITAKING, MSKE, NoviOne, FHCoin, ZPN, BOHR, and PrimoX. It received special support from over twenty top-tier industry institutions such as Moore Labs, Polaris, Hong Kong Blockchain Association (HKBA), BitMart, Gate, ABCDE Capital, 1inch Network, and HTX Venture. Core blockchain media outlets including ME, Planet Daily, Rhythm BlockBeats, Chain Catcher, PANews, and Foresight News provided in-depth coverage throughout the event, collectively witnessing this feast of intellectual exchange and resource networking.
From “Proof of Concept” to “Real World”: The Key Turning Point of Web3
The global digital economy is now entering a new phase of structural transformation. Blockchain and Web3 technologies are moving beyond their early ‘proof-of-concept’ stage, which was primarily driven by technical narratives, and are now addressing core issues such as compliance, efficiency, practical applications, and business sustainability.
Against this backdrop, the Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit holds significant contemporary relevance. With its core theme ‘Ecosystem Innovation × Practical Applications’, the event clearly signals a key industry trend:
The next phase of Web3 competition will no longer focus on isolated technological breakthroughs, but rather on the contest of systemic industrial capabilities.
Important Speech and Speech, Outline the Clear Industrial Context
The opening address at the summit was delivered by Shi Yuhua, an investor at CoinQ exchange. His speech began with an analysis of the industry’s macro cycle, highlighting that Web3 is entering a new phase where compliance capabilities and ecosystem synergy are at the core.
Subsequently, Colin Butler, founder of Mega Matrix Inc. (NASDAQ: MPU), elaborated on the practical logic of how Web3 technology is progressively integrated into mainstream business and financial frameworks from the perspectives of listed companies and global capital markets. This further reinforced the developmental path of Web3 and traditional financial systems, emphasizing their ‘integration rather than opposition.’
Key industry representatives from Hong Kong also contributed practical institutional and industrial insights to the summit.
Thomas Cheung, former National People’s Congress deputy from Hong Kong and partner of Hong Kong Innocent Angel Fund, MH JP
Huo Yuhui, Vice President of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, elaborated on Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages in the global Web3 landscape, covering policy environment, industrial ecosystem maturity, and international connectivity capabilities.
RWA and Compliance Finance: From Hot Topics to Practical Path
Among all topics, RWA (Real-World Assets on the Chain) was undoubtedly one of the most highly discussed areas at this summit.
Tony Tong, CEO of UAEC Dena Trust and founder of HKBA, delivered a presentation on ‘RWA Development Strategies in the Context of Global Compliance Trends,’ which was praised by multiple institutional representatives as ‘both forward-looking and actionable.’
The core argument is that RWA is not merely about digitizing assets, but a systemic endeavor involving legal frameworks, custody mechanisms, clearing systems, and cross-border compliance coordination.
This assessment closely aligns with the observations of multiple institutional investors at the conference, further confirming that RWA is transitioning from conceptual discussions to a stage of scalable implementation.
Roundtable Forum: How Hong Kong Empowers the New Global Web3 Order
The roundtable forum, moderated by Brian Lau—partner at Market Across and ambassador for Solana and Binance—featured insights from institutions including Mega Matrix, Gate, BitMart, and Solana. These discussions underscored the accelerating convergence of technology with traditional sectors like finance, entertainment, and mining, emerging as a pivotal hub for intellectual exchange at the summit. Participants widely acknowledged that Hong Kong is evolving into a unique nexus bridging regulation, capital, and technological innovation, positioning it to serve as a “institutional infrastructure” in the future global Web3 landscape.
Project Roadshow: Real Application Becomes Core Competitiveness
A series of Web3 projects showcased their real-world industrial applications. Innovations like BOHR, ZPN privacy public chain, MSKE inscription, NoviOne payment solution, VITAKING’s gold mining asset tokenization, and Unione’s StoreFi ecosystem took turns to demonstrate Web3’s commercial potential across diverse verticals. Keywords such as’ verifiable computing power, ” entertainment RWA, ‘and’ stablecoin payments’ drew significant on-site attention.
Meanwhile, the exhibition showcased projects spanning multiple Web3 sectors including cultural and entertainment industry RWA, privacy-focused public chains, inscription ecosystems, stablecoin payments, StoreFi, and DeFi infrastructure, clearly demonstrating the emergence of a multi-tiered and collaborative industrial ecosystem in Web3.
Web3 officially enters the era of application-driven from Hong Kong
In summary, this Global Web3 Ecosystem Innovation and Application Summit transcends being merely a showcase of technologies or projects—it has evolved into a platform for the industry to collectively articulate its shared vision.
As compliance becomes the prerequisite, application the core, and ecosystem the key, Web3 is rapidly entering a new phase with more tangible anchors and enduring value logic.
Leveraging its institutional strengths, global connectivity, and industrial foundation, Hong Kong is steadily establishing itself as a strategic pivot in the global Web3 landscape.
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The Power Beauty Collab brings a curated shelf of clean beauty products to Shobha’s innovative hair removal studios in NYC (Soho) and Washington DC (Dupont Circle), expanding their footprint across the U.S.
Palm Springs, CA, United States, 12th Jan 2026 – The Power Beauty Collab expands again with a partnership with Shobha’s innovative hair removal studios, starting with Shobha Soho and Shobha Dupont Circle.
The Power Beauty Collab is a group of over 65 indie beauty & wellness brands led by MASAMI haircare. The PBC creates co-marketing campaigns to help each other grow and one of the major initiatives is retail “pop-ins” – shelves of 6 -15 clean beauty brands. The Power Beauty Collab seeks like-minded partners like Shobha who have customers interested in discovering clean beauty & wellness and curate a bespoke collection of products that fit their audience.
Shobha Tummala immediately sparked to the concept. She says, “We’re passionate about supporting other small businesses. This partnership is exciting as it introduces high performing products to our customers that they otherwise might not know about. Our customers love trying new things.”
Product discovery is at the core of the Power Beauty Collab strategy – the brands have found that once people try their products, they come back for more. “Shobha makes a ton of sense for us. They have great locations, a breadth of beauty services, beautiful stores and a welcoming staff – all of the ingredients we look for in a successful partnership,” says Lynn Power, founder of the Power Beauty Collab.
Brands participating in the Shobha pop-ins include Boston Mints, Corsica Scents, Innersoul Beauty, Isle de Nature, Lunaescent, MASAMI, Noori, Olecea Beaute, SBeauty+ and Viking Beauty Secrets.
Shobha joins other successful on-going Power Beauty Collab pop-ins across the US:
- Remedies Herb Shop in Brooklyn, NY
- Palm Springs Vitamin Infusions
- Petal + Hive in Saratoga Springs Spa, NY
- KLARA Beauty Lab in NYC
- ADAMO Day Spa in Scituate, MA
- Atlas Store in LA’s Century City & Valley Fair in Santa Clara, CA
- Life Essentials Refillery in Tampa, FL
For more information on the PBC pop-ins, contact Lynn Power, lynn@lovemasami.com, 917-209-0799.
For more information about Shobha, contact Shobha Tummala at thoughts@myshobha.com and follow them on Instagram @myshobha and online, www.myshobha.com
About the Power Beauty Collab:
The Power Beauty Collab is THE place to discover new indie beauty and wellness brands. Follow us on Instagram @powerbeautycollab or check out our brands online at https://www.powerbeautycollab.com
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MASAMI is clean premium haircare infused with Mekabu, a Japanese ocean botanical that’s all about weightless hydration. MASAMI’s line consists of shampoo, conditioner, shine serum, styling cream, a sustainable fast drying hair towel and a scalp scrubber. Learn more at lovemasami.com and follow us @lovemasamihair.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, GISEC Global, the Middle East and Africa’s leading cybersecurity event, will participate in the Cyber Run & Ride, a community-led initiative taking place in Abu Dhabi on 17–18 January 2026, reinforcing the importance of cyber awareness beyond the workplace and into everyday life.
Hosted by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the Cyber Run & Ride combines running and cycling activities with a broader mission to promote healthy lifestyles while raising awareness around technology, digital responsibility, and online safety. The event brings together professionals, families, fitness enthusiasts, and the wider community in a shared commitment to safer digital behaviour.
GISEC Global’s participation reflects its belief that cybersecurity awareness must extend beyond boardrooms, policies, and technical forums and become embedded within society and culture. By supporting initiatives such as the Cyber Run & Ride, GISEC continues to advocate for a holistic approach to cyber resilience, where individuals play an active role alongside governments and organisations.
“Cybersecurity is no longer a niche or purely technical concern. It affects how we live, work, and connect every day,” said Alex Nicholl, Vice President, New Industries, at Dubai World Trade Centre. “By taking part in initiatives like the Cyber Run & Ride, GISEC Global is helping to bring cyber awareness into the community, reinforcing that digital safety starts with informed individuals and collective responsibility.”
Participants at the event will be able to take part in running races on 17 January across multiple distances, including half-marathon, 10km, 5km, and 2.5km, while cycling participation will be offered in a non-timed format on 18 January. To register and find out more about the routes, go here.
They will also be encouraged to engage with cyber awareness activities that highlight practical steps individuals can take to protect themselves online, from safe password practices to recognising digital threats. The initiative underscores how small, informed actions can contribute to broader digital resilience.
The Cyber Run & Ride aligns closely with GISEC GLOBAL’s wider mission to serve as a platform for collaboration across the cybersecurity ecosystem. From global policy discussions and technical innovation to public-facing awareness initiatives, GISEC continues to support efforts that strengthen cyber preparedness at every level of society.
GISEC Global will next convene the international cybersecurity community at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 5–7 May 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to address the most pressing cyber challenges shaping the digital future.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region’s leading purpose-built convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector-leading mega events. As a designated free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an integral role in Dubai and the region’s growth story. Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38 million business visitors to Dubai.
Building on this legacy, DWTC’s second flagship venue, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), stands as a premier destination for prominent national and international mega events. Strategically aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, DEC’s recently announced AED 10 billion expansion is integral to Expo City Dubai’s vision of becoming a global business hub for exhibitions and events.
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