Udayan Chakravarty joins FCB India as ECD

FCB India has announced the appointment of Udayan Chakravarty as executive creative director. Chakravarty moves from Wunderman Thompson, where he was executive creative director.

 

He will report to Surjo Dutt, chief creative officer, FCB India.

 

This is his second stint with the group, having started his career as a trainee writer in 2005.

 

Swati Bhattacharya, creative chairperson, FCB India, said, “Udayan has a very special gaze, and having him on our team means our work will get shinier.”

 

Dutt added, “Udayan's incandescent talent coupled with years of experience on global and Indian brands makes him an ideal creative leader for us.  I absolutely have no doubt that Udayan will make magic in the market for all his clients at FCB India. We welcome him aboard and wish him all the best."

 

Chakaravarty said, “Authenticity over sensationalism, inclusion over exclusivity, empathy over bigotry - FCB is the future I want for Indian advertising. It’s a privilege to be in the team building it.” 

 

Chakravarty has also had stints with Ogilvy, Dentsu and Wieden+Kennedy.