He joined the agency as COO in February 2013
Rana Barua, COO, has been elevated as the chief executive officer of Contract Advertising. He joined the agency as COO in February 2013.
He now moves into the position left vacant following Umesh Shrikhande’s exit in January 2013.
Colvyn Harris, CEO, JWT South Asia, said, “In Rana we have a leader who has very ably carried the mantle of leading Contract to a renewed position of power that has made the agency a destination of choice for brands and talent.”
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Working alongside him was nothing short of a masterclass in humanity and advertising.
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