Publicitas Digital has elevated Namita Sahu as chief operating officer. She will report to Marzban Patel, CEO and managing director, Mediascope Publicitas. Sahu's promotion follows the recent exit of Neville Taraporewala, who was CEO, APAC, Publicitas Digital. Taraporewala has moved on to join Microsoft.
Commenting on the development, Sahu said, "As COO, I will be heading Publicitas' digital division and running its business. My mandate involves expanding the business for the company and building and developing publisher relationships. Consolidating Publicitas Digital's position in India will also be one of my primary responsibilities."
Prior to her promotion, Sahu was CSO for the company. She has been with Publicitas Digital since 2007. She kick-started her career with Indiaconnection.com, followed by a five year stint at Monster.com, where she was global sales manager. She has been with Publicitas Digital, ever since.
Publicitas Digital promotes Namita Sahu as COO
Publicitas Digital has elevated Namita Sahu as chief operating officer. She will report to Marzban Patel, CEO and managing director, Mediascope Publicitas. Sahu's promotion follows the recent exit of Neville Taraporewala, who was CEO, APAC, Publicitas Digital. Taraporewala has moved on to join Microsoft.
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