Leo Burnett Mumbai, a key player under Publicis Groupe India, has strategically enhanced its senior leadership team to bolster its business operations and strategic functions. This move is aimed at harnessing the agency's current momentum and propelling it into its next growth phase.
Enhanced Leadership Structure for Improved Agility and Empowerment
The newly restructured senior leadership team at Leo Burnett Mumbai now includes Abhimanyu Khedkar and Neetika Aggarwal as managing partners, and Saurabh Dahiya taking the helm as head of strategy. This restructuring is intended to foster a culture of greater empowerment and agility in decision-making, crucial for delivering innovative solutions to clients.
Leadership Backgrounds and Roles
Abhimanyu Khedkar, who has been with Leo Burnett for over eight years, is promoted to managing partner. Throughout his tenure, Khedkar has been pivotal in managing and growing some of the agency's largest accounts and has earned recognition on both national and international stages for his contributions.
Joining him as managing partner, Neetika Aggarwal brings extensive experience from her over two decades in the industry, working with both Indian and global brands such as Nestle, PepsiCo, and Airtel. Her expertise spans significant digital campaigns, notably for Facebook's Thumbstopper and Instagram's Love Runs Deep projects. Before this role, Aggarwal was with VMLY&R and earlier with WPP@CP, leading business and integration for Colgate Palmolive.
Saurabh Dahiya, recently appointed as the executive director and head of strategy, has quickly become essential in refining the agency’s strategic and creative direction. With 18 years of experience across various global markets, Dahiya's approach to integrating brand strategy with cultural and commercial insights significantly enhances the agency's offerings.
A Unified Vision for Growth
Under the leadership of Khedkar and Aggarwal on the business front and Dahiya on strategy, Leo Burnett Mumbai is positioned to drive forward-thinking solutions and robust growth.
Amitesh Rao, CEO of Leo Burnett South Asia, commented on the appointments, stating, "Leo Burnett Mumbai stands out as a top creative agency with relentless ambition. The expanded leadership team is poised to lead our charge into a future marked by innovation and success. I am thrilled to have Abhimanyu, Neetika, and Saurabh, who bring a rich mix of strategic, corporate, and client management expertise, drive our next chapter."
These strategic appointments underscore Leo Burnett Mumbai's commitment to leadership excellence and innovation, setting the stage for continued success and client satisfaction in the dynamic world of advertising.
