Campaign India Team
Dec 14, 2021

Rajshekhar Patil joins VMLY&R as ECD

Moves from Publicis Worldwide India where he was ECD

Rajshekhar Patil
Rajshekhar Patil
VMLY&R has announced the appointment of Rajshekar Patil as executive creative director. He will report to Mukund Olety, chief creative officer, VMLY&R India. 
 
Patil moves from Publicis Worldwide India where he was ECD. At VMLY&R, he will oversee the creative capabilities of the agency. His mandate is to also create a culture of creativity, inclusiveness, and innovation.
 
Patil said, “VMLY&R brings together a blend of creativity, technology, data and culture to create truly unique solutions for clients. Creativity here seeps into every facet of the agency and I look forward to working closely with Anil and Mukund to create some fantastic work!”
 
Olety said, "I am delighted that Rajshekar is joining us. He is a passionate, razor-sharp, creative thinker with a portfolio that speaks to his desire for genuine impact through his work. I welcome him wholeheartedly to the VMLY&R family and look forward to growing our creative reputation across the country.”
 
He has also had stints with BBDO India, Media Arts Lab (Apple’s agency), BBH India and Ogilvy.
Source:
Campaign India

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