DOHA: Aster DM Healthcare, a healthcare provider with presence in the Middle East and India, announced legendary cricketer and recipient of the Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, as the global face and brand ambassador of the Aster Pharmacy vertical.
Tendulkar also inaugurated the 150th outlet of Aster Pharmacy which is located at Hamdan Street in Abu Dhabi.
Tendulkar was ceremonially initiated into the Group by Dr Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, in the presence of senior management officials of the Group. In his role as the brand ambassador, Tendulkar will also support a variety of community initiatives being undertaken by the Group.
Tendulkar and the Aster DM Healthcare have committed to offer Dh1m on various initiatives to support the needy and the downtrodden in India.
Tendulkar, the most prolific run machine of all times, is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers and the most complete batsman in the world. He is arguably the greatest cricket icon the game has ever produced.
Commenting on the partnership, Dr Azad Moopen, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, said: “We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. This will help Aster Pharmacy to showcase many unique products and services to the customers. It will also aid the task of educating the masses about the importance of healthy living and safe medication. Sachin will also be a part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives helping to spread the message and reach out to the public with socially relevant causes.”
Commenting on his new assignment, Tendulkar said: “I am delighted to be appointed as the brand ambassador of Aster Pharmacy. It has been a pleasure to know Dr Azad Moopen and understand the journey of Aster DM Healthcare. In fact, I debuted for India in 1989 which happens to be the same year that Aster Pharmacy opened its first outlet and both of us did well from there on. I am particularly impressed about responsible and responsive manner, in which Aster DM Healthcare touches the lives of thousands of people around the region. I look forward to working with the entire team at Aster making a positive impact on the lives of all stakeholders.”
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