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He was earlier the CEO of Ruder Finn India and Middle East.

She will oversee growth across southern markets, manage client relationships and develop communication strategies tailored to regional business environments.

About 30% of the newsroom will be impacted, with deep cuts to Asia and Middle East coverage.

The agency is strengthening its leadership structure to support AI-led advertising solutions and integrated campaign delivery through expanded client servicing oversight.

The entertainment group positions 101 India for youth-focused digital storytelling expansion through its renewed emphasis on culture-first content strategies.

Siddharth Kumar will drive brand strategy and growth across the region’s real estate market.

Ram Madhvani Films, Equinox Films and Equinox Virtual restructure leadership to support growth across advertising, long-form storytelling and technology-led content.

He will drive enterprise partnerships across commerce, AI-enabled platforms and digital products.

It elevates Janahavi Rawal, Sanjana Jain and Rahul Regulapati to partner roles.

He will report to Hemant Shringy, chief creative officer and managing partner, Wondrlab Network.

Banerjee’s appointment comes at a time when clients are increasingly seeking integrated and data led solutions to deliver measurable business impact, the agency said.

Ritesh Rao has been appointed as head of operations for Mumbai; Kanika will lead the Delhi office

He will report to Vandana Verma, co-founder and managing partner, Wondrlab Network.

He will also lead integrated digital sales and branded content initiatives across both businesses.

She will focus on creating a purpose-led brand that simplifies access to investment advice.

He will report to Manas Lahiri, chief growth officer, Havas India, who is also overlooking the Havas CX India operations.

It is deepening its AI-led storytelling ambitions with a leadership appointment focused on research-driven content innovation.

The broadcaster strengthened its linear advertising leadership amid shifting advertiser expectations and media convergence.

It is strengthening its marketing leadership to build a clearer brand narrative and scale its presence in wellness.

He will lead communications as the brand prepares for renewed product and marketing activity.

New hire follows the platform’s US launch in 2025.

This signals the event management company's sharper focus on APAC-led growth and marketing strategy.

His expanded role combines sales and marketing leadership to strengthen the company’s HoReCa and growth-focused strategy.

Akhil Bhalla is product head for CTV and Sanjeev Kumar Choudhary is head of CTV evenue.

The digital business will see a leadership transition, with the media company planning to appoint a new head once the succession process is complete.

Bose has 20 years of marketing experience across beauty, personal care and food and beverage.

Antonis Kocheilas and Ben Kay will also lead the group.

Ghose is Anthropic’s first leadership hire in India.

She will report to Kedar Teny, chief product officer, Publicis Groupe India.

Joining WPP in 2013 as GroupM’s South Asia CEO, he had taken this role in 2017.

She will drive integrated brand strategy and storytelling worldwide.

He will lead growth, marketing and consumer engagement initiatives across its platforms.

Atul Sharma exits after seven years at the helm.

He will oversee client relations and content strategy.

After over 30 years in agency leadership roles, he has stepped away from the media industry to pursue personal interests.

With the new mandate, Khedkar will be responsible for leading Leo’s Mumbai operations, including business performance, talent development and client servicing.

Khimji Jewellers has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rajat Verma as chief marketing officer.

Headhunter sounds out industry executives about potential interest in role.

Julia Hoffmann and Andrew McKechnie join the ChatGPT parent in new roles.

Surath, who was Performics COO, has been elevated to chief strategy and transformation officer, Publicis Media India.

Kapur will lead brand partnerships, public relations and community initiatives.

Expanding upon his current remit as CCO of BBH India, Bhattaccharya will drive Propagate India’s creative vision and sharpen its digital craft.

MMTC-PAMP has appointed Gaurav Nijhawan as head of marketing to lead integrated brand, communication and growth initiatives across channels.

Sources tell Autocar and Autocar India that designer Gerry McGovern was asked to leave the firm this week.

As part of Nothing’s executive team, he will oversee global brand, image, marketing, communications and store design

The firm also named Quang Nguyen as managing director for Vietnam.

Omnicom leaders rise to the top of the pecking order as details about new leadership across India, Australia and New Zealand emerge.

His career spans over two decades, and he most recently served as executive director and India head-creative at McCann Worldgroup.

Before joining JioHotstar, he served as associate vice president of marketing at JioStar.

Based in Seoul, she will oversee the agency’s business in India, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.