Madison Media gets Rob Norman as advisor

Madison Media has announced the appointment of Rob Norman as an advisor. The group plans to use Norman's experience across digital to scale its practice.

 

Norman, who is currently on the board at companies such as MiQ and Piano. He has previously been head of digital at GroupM. Norman was also CEO at GroupM North America till 2012. 

 

Sam Balsara, chairperson, Madison World, said, "We are delighted to have Rob join us as a strategic advisor in the digital transformation space and am sure he will add a lot of value to our teams and our clients. The advertising world has turned digital. India with a digital share of Adex at 40% tracks a little behind the global average of 55% and we hope with Rob’s help to offer world beating thought leadership to our Clients."

 

Vikram Sakhuja, partner and group CEO, Madison Media and OOH, added, "I have had the privilege of working with Rob for many years and his insights, clarity of thought and approach to clients’ businesses has been inspiring. I’m thrilled to be able to partner with him again in helping build the business of Madison’s clients."

 

Norman said, “I have known Sam, Vikram and Madison for many years. I am a great admirer of the business and its leadership. Independent, entrepreneurial organisations are well placed to innovate with speed and agility. I am excited to spend more time in India, it’s a country I love and a country rich in opportunity.”