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Shah was hired from Accenture Song in 2025.

The integrated creative agency is entering a new phase of expansion, backed by leadership changes and a continued focus on integrated marketing solutions.

Younion Brand Experiences has appointed Sharat Kuttikat as chief creative officer to lead its creative function across India, ASEAN and ANZ.

The real estate developer has strengthened its Delhi-NCR leadership team with a senior sales and marketing appointment to drive expansion across key markets.

The marketing leadership appointment comes as Zendesk expands its AI-focused customer service strategy and global growth ambitions.

The technology services company has strengthened its leadership team with a marketing appointment focused on brand positioning and business growth.

The senior hire strengthens InnerStudio’s focus on AI, automation and scalable content production for in-house marketing teams.

The chief business officer of Josh concludes a five-year stint marked by partnership development, business expansion and commercial growth initiatives.

The promotion expands Misra’s responsibilities across growth marketing, customer acquisition, digital platforms and brand development initiatives.

The elevation recognises the growing strategic importance of communications, brand reputation and stakeholder engagement within Deloitte South Asia's leadership structure.

She joins from Omnicom Media Group.

Niva Bupa Health Insurance has expanded Rahul Chatterjee’s mandate, entrusting him with broader responsibilities across its integrated marketing function.

Balkrishna Industries has named Yamini Gharge as deputy general manager to lead media planning and public relations for India operations.

After more than four decades in market research and over 20 years leading Kadence India, Aman Makkar will transition from his CEO role.

Kenny Gold will oversee Edelman Creator’s global team of approximately 200 creator specialists.

The appointment strengthens NDTV Digital’s focus on AI-led content innovation, audience engagement and the development of future-ready newsroom capabilities.

Eloelo Group has appointed Nikunj Mundhra as vice president – revenue and growth to strengthen monetisation and expansion across its consumer internet platforms.

Wondrlab has appointed Alok Mahadevia as lead content, adding international creative expertise to support its evolving network vision.

Lawson says industry “strongly favours” independent thinking currently.

KAI India has named Chandan Biswal as head of marketing to drive strategic growth, ecommerce expansion and brand visibility in India.

Mobiyoung Group has elevated Shivalika Anand as CEO as the company sharpens its focus on digital OOH and AdTech expansion.

Kapil Sharma rejoins Burson Group India to lead client partnerships, growth strategy and business development across key sectors.

In his expanded role, Dutt will be responsible for driving the agency's next phase of creative and commercial growth.

The communications firm has expanded its senior leadership team with a new appointment focused on strategic PR and corporate reputation mandates.

The industry body has announced a new leadership council as it continues expanding policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

MOAR Advisory has named Sridhar Krishnan as chief operating officer to strengthen its GCC and enterprise advisory operations globally.

Mahindra Group has named Purnima Lamba as chief brand officer to lead corporate brand strategy and communications globally.

Mordor Intelligence has appointed Ashish Agarwal to lead marketing and communications with a focus on AI-led growth strategies.

Razorpay has elevated Apuarv Sethi to chief marketing officer to lead marketing, SME growth and AI-driven expansion strategies.

The Campaign India AI Awards recognize the pioneers setting industry benchmarks in human-led AI creativity, where AI is leveraged as a force multiplier for measurable business outcomes rather than a standalone experiment.

Hansa Research Group has elevated Pramod Pawar to lead its quantitative research operations and client partnerships across India.

The agency said the appointment was part of a larger plan to bring in more senior industry talent in the near future.

BOBCARD has named Saravanakumar A as managing director and chief executive officer to lead its growth and business strategy.

The digital technology services company has named Saurabh Das to lead global delivery, operations and transformation initiatives.

The agency has elevated Neha Singh to lead Mumbai operations as Enormous expands business and client responsibilities.

Elephant has expanded its leadership team as the consultancy focuses on growth across India and international markets following its Singapore expansion.

BC Jindal Group has appointed Sanjay Bhargava to lead its power business and oversee operational performance at its Odisha facility.

Mafatlal Industries consolidates leadership as Priyavrata Mafatlal takes charge as CEO, signalling a sharper focus on growth and market expansion.

He was previously market development director at the Porsche Middle East and Africa regional office.

Hospitality brand strengthens commercial leadership with a senior hire to drive sales strategy and market growth across segments.

BOMBAYDC strengthens its delivery capabilities with a senior leadership hire to support AI-led platform growth and global enterprise engagements.

SPNI strengthens leadership with a senior media strategist to drive growth, innovation and new business initiatives across its evolving media ecosystem.

Ipsos strengthens its global leadership team with a senior appointment to oversee operations, communications and institutional engagement.

Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels strengthens its marketing and communications function with a new appointment to drive brand positioning and guest engagement.

Before taking over the Prasar Bharati role, Joshi served as chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification since August 2017

Prachi Khanna is elevated to chief content officer across Outlook India and Outlook Business, while Deepsekhar Chaudhary becomes Outlook Business' managing editor.

Rao was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he led strategy and corporate business development across the Asia-Pacific region.

The appointment reflects Infectious’ commitment to nurturing talent from within.

Digital ShoutOuts strengthens its regional leadership with a senior media sales hire to drive partnerships and revenue growth in North India.

The university strengthens its strategic communications function as it focuses on brand visibility, stakeholder engagement, and institutional positioning.