Mahendra Bhagat joins Happy mcgarrybowen as NCD

Happy mcgarrybowen has appointed Mahendra Bhagat as national creative director. Bhagat moves from FCB Ulka where he was NCD - South.

 

Agnello Dias, creative chairman, Dentsu Aegis Network India, said, “I have worked with Mahendra during my last stint at an agency, and always felt he had a calm, collected,  creative mind without the tantrums that some creative people have. He is keen to understand the brand’s point of view and apply his undoubted creative skills to find a solution. He has a keen art and design eye as well. I’m sure Happy mcgarrybowen will forge a great partnership with him and their clients. I wish him all the best.”

 

Soumitra Karnik, CCO, Happy mcgarrybowen, added, “I am thrilled to have Mahendra in our team as we plan to take Happy mcgarrybowen to the next level. He is a rare creative talent who is on top of the game as far as craft is concerned, and who has managed to use the new media platforms really well. Above anything else, he is a lovely person to work with and I am quite certain that we couldn’t have found a better leader than him. Happy mcgarrybowen is now happier with him around.”

 

Bhagat said, "The future of advertising lies in marrying creativity with technology. Instead of relying on traditional mediums, Happy mcgarrybowen is constantly in an exploratory mode; finding a new age communication solutions. Being a relatively young agency, it is buzzing with new ideas and energy. I look forward to channelizing that energy in creating some path breaking work for our clients.”

 

Samarjit Choudhry, president, Happy mcgarrybowen, said, “Mahendra brings to the table the varied experience that is much needed in today’s world and also the freshness that comes from his being an artist. With him as the NCD I am sure we will become a lot more stronger as a creative solution provider to our clients.”

 

Bhagat has also worked with Enterprise, SSC&B Lintas, JWT and FCB.