ZenithOptimedia promotes Chandra to MD, west and south

ZenithOptimedia India has promoted Pavan Chandra (pictured) to the level of managing director West and South. Chandra will also continue in his present role of the chief strategy officer. He takes over from Rabe Iyer who has moved on to join Reliance.
Chandra started his advertising career in 1990 with HTA and has worked with agencies like JWT, O&M and Lintas before joining the ZenithOptimedia group. He has also worked across the APAC markets, like Singapore and Taiwan. He has been with ZenithOptimedia since 2004 and has been involved in handling clients like HP, Nokia, Nestle and Hyundai amongst others. In 2006 he became in-charge of the Strategic Resources Group.
 Ambika Srivastava, CEO, ZenithOptimedia India said, “Pavan has been with ZenithOptimedia since 2004 & has contributed to our success with key clients like HP, Hyundai & Nestle. I am confident that Pavan, with his wide experience, will add value that will benefit our clients in Mumbai & Bangalore.”
 Chandra said, “I look forward to the prospect of working for the south and west regions. These two regions have got great business potential and Zenith Optimedia hopes to cash in on these opportunities.”