Storytellers 101 Communications has announced the appointment of Akshat Jain as managing director, strengthening the agency's leadership team as it enters its next phase of growth and expansion.
Jain brings with him close to two decades of experience in strategic communications, reputation management and media relations across the automotive, corporate, FMCG and consumer sectors. Over the years, he has worked with leading brands including Tata Motors, Yamaha, Jaguar Land Rover, Jeep, FIAT, Kinetic Green, Simple Energy, Castrol and Greaves Cotton, among others.
Storytellers 101 founder Leon De Souza said Jain’s experience will “add depth to the agency” as they continue to grow and called the appointment “part of a larger plan to bring in more senior industry talent in the near future.”
“Akshat has built strong knowledge of the communications ecosystem across sectors over the years, and we are happy to have him on board,” added CCO Devendra Singh. “As we look at expanding into new verticals, his experience will be key in further strengthening our communications capabilities and ensuring we continue to build on the strong foundation we have created."
Prior to joining Storytellers 101, Jain served as vice-president at Weber Shandwick India, where he led key mobility and corporate mandates over an eight-and-a-half-year tenure with the agency. Before Weber Shandwick, he worked with Perfect Relations and Allied Blenders & Distillers, building expertise across corporate communications, crisis management and media engagement.
Speaking on his new role, Jain said, "What excited me most about Storytellers 101 is its entrepreneurial energy, creative mindset and strong focus on impactful storytelling. The communications landscape today demands authenticity, agility and culturally relevant narratives, and that is something the agency strongly believes in. I look forward to working closely with Leon and the team to build meaningful communication strategies, nurture talent and create impactful stories that drive both brand reputation and business growth."
