Introduction

Abhishek Neman | Group Head – Digital Trading, EssenceMediacom: As Group Head – Digital Trading, Abhishek Neman plays a critical role in driving efficiency and value across digital investments. His strong command over platforms, pricing dynamics, and performance optimization sets a high benchmark. Abhishek’s approach combines precision with strategic foresight. He ensures that trading decisions are aligned with both brand goals and measurable outcomes. His expertise significantly enhances digital ROI for clients.

Abhishek Saxena | Director – Digital, Mindshare: Abhishek Saxena brings a steady, solution-oriented mindset to his role as Director – Digital. He navigates complex digital ecosystems while keeping business objectives firmly in focus. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and execution excellence. Abhishek’s ability to align teams around shared goals drives consistent outcomes. He remains a reliable force behind impactful digital delivery.

Aditya Nagavekar | Head of Strategy, Schbang: At the heart of strategic thinking, Aditya Nagavekar plays a defining role in shaping brand and business direction. As Head of Strategy, he translates complex challenges into clear, actionable frameworks. Aditya’s approach is rooted in consumer insight, cultural understanding, and long-term relevance. He aligns teams around a shared strategic vision. His leadership strengthens the foundation for impactful and differentiated brand strategies.

Aditya Singh | Group Head – Digital Media Planning, Client Servicing, Programmatic & Social Media Activations, INNOCEAN: Managing a wide-ranging digital mandate, Aditya Singh brings cohesion and clarity across planning, servicing, and execution. As Group Head, he ensures seamless alignment between strategy and delivery across programmatic and social activations. Aditya is known for his structured approach to managing complexity while keeping client objectives front and center. His leadership fosters strong coordination across teams and platforms. By balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution, he consistently delivers integrated and impactful digital solutions.

Akash Shah | AVP – Digital Strategy, TBWA India: Akash Shah brings a sharp strategic lens to digital storytelling and execution. His role focuses on aligning brand narratives with evolving digital behavior. Insight-driven and creatively grounded, Akash’s thinking helps translate complex consumer data into meaningful brand actions. He consistently supports teams with clear direction and strategic clarity, strengthening TBWA India’s approach to impactful and future-ready digital planning.

Akira Nandan | Head – Digital Marketing, Pixel Studios Pvt Ltd.: At Pixel Studios Pvt Ltd., Akira Nandan spearheads digital marketing with a strong focus on performance, creativity, and strategy. As Head – Digital Marketing, he aligns campaigns with client objectives and ensures measurable outcomes. Akira is known for his analytical approach, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership. By fostering innovation and guiding teams effectively, he strengthens Pixel Studios’ ability to deliver impactful digital campaigns that drive engagement and business growth consistently.

Akshat Raizada | AVP – Digital Buying, Publicis Media: With a performance-first mindset, Akshat Raizada leads digital buying initiatives with precision and impact. He brings strong platform expertise and executional rigour to every campaign. Akshat ensures media investments are optimized to deliver measurable value and sustained performance. His leadership reinforces accountability across teams, and he consistently drives buying efficiency while enabling smarter, data-led media decisions.

Akshay Sharma | AVP – Digital, Blue Sky Media Group: At Blue Sky Media Group, Akshay Sharma leads digital initiatives with a strong focus on strategy, performance, and audience engagement. As AVP – Digital, he combines data-driven insights with creative execution to ensure campaigns deliver measurable impact. Akshay is known for fostering collaboration across teams and guiding them through complex digital landscapes with clarity. His leadership emphasizes both innovation and efficiency, enabling brands to achieve scalable results. Through his thoughtful approach, he continues to strengthen Blue Sky Media Group’s digital capabilities and client trust.

Amit Lall | Digital Planning Lead – West & South, WPP Media: As Digital Planning Lead for the West and South regions, Amit Lall brings sharp market insight and executional discipline to every brief. His approach to digital planning is rooted in data, but elevated by strong consumer understanding. Amit’s leadership ensures regional strategies remain both locally relevant and nationally aligned. He is known for driving consistency, efficiency, and measurable impact across campaigns. His contribution plays a key role in strengthening WPP Media’s digital planning excellence.

Anisha Dores | Group Head – Digital, Wavemaker: Anisha Dores brings clarity, agility, and consumer-first thinking to her role as Group Head – Digital. She is adept at navigating complex digital ecosystems while keeping business objectives front and center. Anisha’s leadership encourages experimentation grounded in measurable outcomes. Her ability to align teams around shared goals drives consistency in execution. She remains a strong force behind high-performing digital strategies.

Ankur Jain | Media Head, Togglehead Digital Pvt. Ltd: Ankur Jain drives media strategy and execution at Togglehead Digital with precision, insight, and performance focus. As Media Head, he ensures campaigns are optimized for reach, engagement, and ROI while aligning with client goals. Ankur is known for fostering team collaboration, maintaining operational discipline, and delivering measurable results. Through his leadership, Togglehead Digital consistently executes campaigns that deliver audience impact and strengthen client relationships.

Ankur Rajan | Senior Director – Programmatic, Dentsu India: Ankur Rajan brings sharp strategic thinking and deep programmatic expertise to his role as Senior Director – Programmatic at Dentsu India. Known for his data-led approach and strong understanding of evolving ad-tech ecosystems, he plays a pivotal role in driving scalable,performance-focused programmatic solutions for marquee brands. Ankur’s ability to align technology, insights, and business objectives has helped elevate campaign efficiency while strengthening Dentsu’s programmatic excellence across markets.

Ankush Vij | Co-Founder & VP – Media, Hashtag Orange: As Co-Founder and VP – Media at Hashtag Orange, Ankush Vij combines entrepreneurial vision with deep media expertise. He oversees media strategy, planning, and execution, ensuring campaigns deliver measurable results. Ankush is known for his collaborative approach, guiding teams to innovate while remaining aligned with client goals. His strategic thinking and market insight enable the agency to navigate evolving digital landscapes effectively. Through his leadership, Ankush continues to build strong brand connections for clients while strengthening Hashtag Orange’s position as a trusted digital partner.

Anuj Singh | Head of Media Buying, ROI Hunt: Anuj Singh leads media buying at ROI Hunt with a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. As Head of Media Buying, he drives strategy across platforms to ensure optimal reach and performance. Anuj is known for his data-driven decision-making and ability to align campaigns with broader business objectives. His leadership fosters collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence across teams. Through his strategic and performance-focused approach, Anuj consistently delivers impactful campaigns that maximize ROI and strengthen ROI Hunt’s reputation as a results-oriented digital partner.

Anupam Sonker | AVP & Head – Growth & Digital Media Buying & Trading, INNOCEAN: At INNOCEAN, Anupam Sonker plays a pivotal role in driving growth through performance-led digital media buying and trading. As AVP & Head – Growth, he brings strong commercial acumen and a data-driven mindset to investment strategies. His ability to align media spends with clear business outcomes sets him apart. Anupam is known for optimizing scale while maintaining efficiency and accountability. His leadership consistently supports measurable growth and strengthens INNOCEAN’s digital performance capabilities.

Anustup Mukhrjee | Senior Group Head – Brand Solutions, Social Panga: Brand solutions at Social Panga are shaped by Anustup Mukhrjee’s insight-led leadership. As Senior Group Head – Brand Solutions, he bridges creative thinking with strategic execution to build meaningful brand narratives. Anustup focuses on delivering relevance across platforms while staying rooted in business objectives. He is known for his collaborative and solution-oriented approach. His leadership consistently drives integrated brand solutions that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

Arushi Ahuja | Group Head – Marketing, Efficacy Worldwide: Arushi Ahuja leads marketing initiatives at Efficacy Worldwide with a strong focus on insight and impact. As Group Head – Marketing, she aligns brand narratives with business objectives across channels. Arushi is known for fostering collaboration between creative, media, and strategy teams. Her leadership ensures consistency and clarity in messaging. By maintaining a balance between strategic planning and execution, she delivers marketing outcomes that drive measurable brand value.

Ashik N R | Group Head – Digital Media Marketing, Pivotroots: Driving Pivotroots’ digital media marketing initiatives, Ashik N R combines platform expertise with a strong performance mindset. As Group Head, he focuses on building scalable media strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. His understanding of evolving digital channels enables brands to optimize reach, efficiency, and impact. Ashik is known for his executional discipline and data-led approach. By balancing innovation with accountability, he consistently helps brands achieve sustained digital growth in competitive markets.

Atul Yadav | Associate Media Director, Nexus Alliance Advertising & Marketing Pvt Ltd: Atul Yadav brings strategy, executional excellence, and operational focus to media campaigns at Nexus Alliance. As Associate Media Director, he ensures campaigns are insight-driven, creatively aligned, and performance-oriented. Atul is recognized for mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering measurable results for clients. Through his leadership, Nexus Alliance continues to strengthen digital media capabilities, achieving impactful outcomes that enhance brand visibility, engagement, and business performance.

Avinash Saxena | Vice President, AGL – Hakuhodo: Avinash Saxena leads digital strategy and media initiatives at AGL – Hakuhodo with clarity and focus. As Vice President, he combines strategic insight with executional discipline, ensuring campaigns are impactful and aligned with client objectives. Avinash is known for mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and delivering data-driven solutions that enhance performance. His leadership strengthens AGL – Hakuhodo’s digital capabilities, enabling the agency to deliver campaigns that resonate meaningfully with audiences.

Avinash Tiwary | Head of Digital Media – North, Havas Media Network: Overseeing digital media across the North region, Avinash Tiwary brings sharp market understanding to strategy and execution. He ensures regional relevance while maintaining performance benchmarks. Avinash’s leadership is marked by clarity and agility. He drives strong alignment across teams. His work supports sustained regional digital growth.

Ayush Joshi | Associate Manager, Growify Digital: Ayush Joshi plays a pivotal role at Growify Digital, supporting strategy, planning, and execution across digital campaigns. As Associate Manager, he brings operational discipline, creative problem-solving, and insight-driven decision-making. Ayush ensures campaigns are optimized for performance and aligned with client objectives. His collaborative approach strengthens team cohesion and execution quality. By maintaining focus on measurable outcomes, he contributes to Growify Digital’s ability to deliver impactful campaigns that drive brand growth.

Bharatesh Salian | President – Digital, Wondrlab India: At Wondrlab India, Bharatesh Salian leads the digital division with vision, strategy, and executional excellence. As President – Digital, he drives growth through innovative campaigns that blend creativity with measurable outcomes. Bharatesh is recognized for his ability to anticipate market trends and align teams toward impactful digital initiatives. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, clarity, and client-focused delivery. By fostering high-performing teams and championing innovative solutions, Bharatesh strengthens Wondrlab India’s digital footprint and ensures campaigns resonate meaningfully with audiences across platforms.

Bharat Singh | Senior Director – Planning & Strategy, EssenceMediacom: Bharat Singh’s leadership in planning and strategy is marked by structure, insight, and consistency. He brings a holistic view to media planning, aligning consumer understanding with business objectives. Bharat’s strategic inputs help brands navigate competitive and evolving market landscapes. He is respected for his thoughtful guidance and collaborative leadership style. His work continues to drive meaningful, long-term growth for clients.

Bhargav Pandya | Senior Associate Vice President – Digital, Ting: Bhargav Pandya oversees digital strategy and execution at Ting with focus, innovation, and measurable outcomes. As Senior Associate Vice President – Digital, he guides campaigns across platforms while aligning execution with client objectives. Bhargav is known for his collaborative leadership and operational rigour, mentoring teams to deliver cohesive campaigns. Through his strategic direction, Ting continues to strengthen its digital offerings, executing campaigns that drive performance, engagement, and meaningful audience impact.

Chinmay Chandratre | Senior Vice President – Media, FCB/SIX: Media leadership at scale is a hallmark of Chinmay Chandratre’s role. As SVP, he brings strategic depth and long-term thinking. Chinmay ensures integration across channels. His guidance helps teams navigate complexity. He continues to shape impactful media outcomes.

Chintan Bhaskar | Senior Director – Digital, WPP Media: Chintan Bhaskar’s role as Senior Director – Digital is defined by strategic depth and future-forward thinking. He brings a nuanced understanding of digital transformation, helping brands navigate evolving consumer and platform dynamics. Chintan’s leadership bridges long-term vision with on-ground execution. His mentorship and clarity of direction inspire teams to push beyond conventional benchmarks. Under his guidance, digital initiatives consistently deliver meaningful business value.

Debarati Roy | Partner, Mindshare: At the intersection of strategy and leadership, Debarati Roy brings a calm yet decisive presence to Mindshare. As Partner, she is known for steering complex mandates with clarity and long-term perspective. Her ability to align teams, clients, and business goals creates sustained impact. Debarati’s leadership is rooted in trust and thoughtful decision-making. She continues to shape outcomes that go beyond short-term wins.

Deepak Kumar | Associate Media Director, Cheil India: Deepak Kumar brings strategic insight and executional precision to Cheil India’s media operations. As Associate Media Director, he ensures campaigns are optimized for reach, performance, and audience relevance. Deepak is recognized for his collaborative style, aligning multiple stakeholders toward shared goals while maintaining clarity in execution. His expertise spans digital planning, media buying, and performance measurement. By combining analytical rigour with creative thinking, he continues to deliver campaigns that are both impactful and business-driven, reinforcing Cheil India’s reputation in the digital space.

Dharini Desai | Head of Digital Media – West, Havas Media Network: Leading the West region’s digital media mandate, Dharini Desai brings regional insight and executional discipline. Her strategies balance consumer relevance with business objectives. Dharini is known for driving consistent performance across brands. She ensures alignment between planning and execution. Her leadership contributes meaningfully to regional growth.

Dharmendra Makwana | Group Head – Digital Media, Prachar Communications Ltd: Dharmendra Makwana leads digital media at Prachar Communications Ltd with strategy, precision, and executional excellence. As Group Head, he ensures campaigns are data-driven, innovative, and aligned with client goals. Dharmendra fosters team collaboration, mentoring talent to deliver impactful results. His structured approach balances creativity with efficiency, enabling brands to maximize engagement. Through his leadership, he strengthens Prachar Communications’ reputation for delivering high-quality, results-oriented digital media solutions.

Dhaval Doshi | Business Unit Head – Digital Transformation, Schbang: Leading digital transformation initiatives, Dhaval Doshi brings vision and structure to Schbang’s evolving digital ecosystem. As Business Unit Head, he helps brands adapt to new technologies, platforms, and consumer behaviors. Dhaval’s leadership blends strategic thinking with operational execution. He is known for driving change with clarity and purpose. His work supports future-ready solutions that enable scalable growth and long-term digital maturity.

Dimpy Yadav | Head of Strategy – Digital, Mindshare: Strategy, when led with insight and empathy, becomes a powerful growth lever—and Dimpy Yadav exemplifies this. In her role as Head of Strategy – Digital, she translates consumer intelligence into clear, actionable direction. Her work helps brands remain relevant in fast-changing digital environments. Dimpy’s collaborative approach brings alignment across stakeholders. She is known for delivering clarity in complexity.

Farheen Siddiqui | Group Head – Digital, Think ROI: Farheen Siddiqui leads digital initiatives at Think ROI with insight, creativity, and performance focus. As Group Head – Digital, she develops campaigns that are strategic, engaging, and results-driven. Farheen is recognized for mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring accountability. She balances innovation with measurable outcomes, delivering campaigns that meet client objectives effectively. Through her leadership, Think ROI continues to strengthen its digital capabilities and deliver campaigns that resonate meaningfully with audiences.

Ganesan Munuswamy | Vice President, DDB Mudra Group: With a broad business perspective, Ganesan Munuswamy contributes to strong operational leadership. His role as VP is defined by strategic alignment and executional focus. He supports teams through clear direction. Ganesan’s leadership enables consistency across functions. His work underpins stable growth.

Gauri Awasthi | India & South West Asia Digital Operations Lead, WPP & The Coca-Cola Co.: Driving digital operations across a complex regional landscape, Gauri Awasthi brings precision and strategic alignment to her role. She bridges global frameworks with local execution seamlessly. Gauri’s leadership ensures operational efficiency while supporting innovation at scale. Her work enables consistency across markets without compromising agility. She plays a vital role in strengthening WPP and Coca-Cola’s digital operations partnership.

Gunjan Tiwari | Group Head – Digital, Wavemaker: Gunjan Tiwari exemplifies focused and forward-looking digital leadership. As Group Head – Digital, she drives strategies that combine innovation with performance accountability. Her ability to manage scale while maintaining attention to detail sets her apart. Gunjan’s collaborative approach empowers teams to deliver impactful results. She continues to play a key role in strengthening Wavemaker’s digital capabilities.

Guru Mishra | SVP – Media, RepIndia: Guru Mishra drives media leadership at RepIndia with strategy, performance focus, and insight. As SVP – Media, he oversees planning, buying, and execution to deliver impactful campaigns aligned with client objectives. Guru is known for fostering collaboration, mentoring talent, and maintaining operational excellence. His data-driven and results-oriented approach strengthens RepIndia’s media capabilities, enabling campaigns to achieve engagement, efficiency, and measurable business outcomes consistently.

Hamza Khan | Business Head – Digital, Brand Street Integrated × 3% Collective: Hamza Khan leads Brand Street Integrated × 3% Collective’s digital strategy with vision, creativity, and performance focus. As Business Head – Digital, he ensures campaigns are innovative, measurable, and aligned with client goals. Hamza is known for his collaborative leadership, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful digital solutions. Through his strategic guidance, the agency consistently executes campaigns that enhance audience engagement, drive business results, and strengthen client trust.

Harish Iyer | Executive Vice President, Interactive Avenues: At a leadership level, Harish Iyer brings vision and strategic maturity to Interactive Avenues. His experience across media and business enables holistic decision-making. Harish fosters a culture of accountability and innovation. He is respected for guiding teams through scale and complexity. His leadership delivers long-term value.

Harsh Shrivastava | Senior Director – Key Accounts, Netcore Cloud: Harsh Shrivastava leads Netcore Cloud’s key account management with strategic foresight and operational discipline. As Senior Director, he ensures client objectives are met through innovative, measurable, and scalable digital solutions. Harsh is recognized for fostering collaboration, mentoring teams, and maintaining alignment between client strategy and execution. His leadership enhances Netcore Cloud’s ability to deliver impactful campaigns that drive engagement, business growth, and long-term client partnerships.

Himani Gaur | Director, Dentsu X: Himani Gaur brings structured thinking and strong executional focus to her role as Director at Dentsu X. She is adept at aligning strategic intent with on-ground delivery across digital mandates. Himani’s leadership ensures seamless coordination between teams, partners, and clients. Known for her calm and methodical approach, she drives consistency across campaigns and initiatives. Her ability to manage complexity with clarity makes her a trusted leader in delivering impactful digital solutions.

Hiral Shah | Director, Interactive Avenues: Hiral Shah’s leadership is marked by clarity, balance, and strategic intent. As Director, she plays a key role in driving aligned execution. Her ability to manage multiple stakeholders ensures seamless delivery. Hiral is known for dependable leadership. She continues to add depth to business operations.

Iti Kaul | Head of Digital, OMD India: Driving digital leadership with clarity and conviction, Iti Kaul plays a defining role in OMD’s digital journey. Her approach blends strategic vision with executional discipline. She is known for building strong digital frameworks that scale effectively. Iti’s leadership empowers teams to deliver with confidence. Her work consistently strengthens digital impact at the organisation.

Jesu Dominic | Head – Digital, Free Flow Ideas: Jesu Dominic leads Free Flow Ideas’ digital initiatives with strategic clarity and operational discipline. As Head – Digital, he ensures campaigns are insight-driven, creatively compelling, and performance-oriented. Jesu is recognized for his ability to optimize execution, mentor teams, and maintain alignment with client goals. His leadership drives measurable impact, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Through his vision, Free Flow Ideas consistently delivers digital campaigns that combine creativity with business results.

Kaustubh Sharma | Associate Director – Media Lead, Grapes Worldwide: Kaustubh Sharma brings a sharp strategic lens to media leadership at Grapes Worldwide. As Associate Director – Media Lead, he focuses on designing campaigns that are insight-driven and performance-oriented. Kaustubh is respected for his ability to align planning, execution, and measurement seamlessly, ensuring that campaigns deliver maximum impact. His collaborative approach empowers teams to innovate while staying aligned with client goals. Through his expertise and leadership, Kaustubh continues to elevate Grapes Worldwide’s digital media solutions, building efficiency, creativity, and measurable results.

Kewal Lohia | AVP – Media Buying & Accountability, Omnicom Media India: Driving accountability across media investments, Kewal Lohia brings discipline and insight to buying strategies. His expertise ensures optimal value delivery for brands. Kewal’s decisions are grounded in data and performance metrics. He is respected for consistency and transparency. His work strengthens buying excellence.

Krishna Pandya | Associate Business Director, GroupM: With a sharp business lens and strong client orientation, Krishna Pandya consistently delivers value-driven solutions. As Associate Business Director, he plays a key role in aligning strategy with execution. His collaborative approach ensures smooth coordination across teams and stakeholders. Krishna’s steady leadership supports both performance and partnership-building. He is valued for his clarity, reliability, and outcome-focused mindset.

Kunal Arora | Head of Digital – APAC, Edelman: At a regional level, Kunal Arora shapes Edelman’s digital vision across the APAC market. As Head of Digital, he brings a deep understanding of platforms, audiences, and emerging trends. Kunal focuses on building scalable, future-ready digital capabilities that support business growth. He is known for driving innovation while keeping outcomes measurable and relevant. His leadership plays a crucial role in aligning regional markets with global digital best practices.

Kunal Kumar | Group Head, Digital, PHD India: Shaping digital thinking at scale, Kunal Kumar brings a sharp strategic lens to PHD’s digital initiatives. His understanding of platforms and audiences drives meaningful outcomes. Kunal balances innovation with performance accountability. He is known for mentoring high-performing teams. His leadership strengthens digital excellence.

Lalit Mohan | Associate Director – Media, Crescent Group: Lalit Mohan drives media strategy and execution at Crescent Group with precision and insight. As Associate Director – Media, he ensures campaigns are data-driven, performance-focused, and aligned with client goals. Lalit is recognized for his ability to navigate complex campaigns, mentor teams, and deliver measurable outcomes. Through his leadership, Crescent Group consistently strengthens its media planning and buying capabilities, executing campaigns that achieve both engagement and tangible business impact.

Madhuri Patwal | Senior Director – Digital Trading, Mindshare: Precision and discipline define Madhuri Patwal’s approach to digital trading. As Senior Director, she leads investment optimization with a strong focus on value creation. Her command over trading dynamics and partnerships strengthens overall digital efficiency. Madhuri is known for her structured decision-making and consistency. Her work builds both performance and long-term client trust.

Mahesh Das | Senior Media Buyer, Schbang: Precision and performance define Mahesh Das’s approach to media buying at Schbang. As Senior Media Buyer, he brings deep platform expertise and a sharp optimization mindset to campaign execution. Mahesh focuses on maximizing efficiency while maintaining scale across digital investments. His decisions are guided by data, insights, and measurable outcomes. Known for his consistency and attention to detail, he plays a key role in driving strong media performance for brands.

Maitri Dedhia | Group Head, WPP Media: Maitri Dedhia’s leadership as Group Head reflects a rare balance of strategic clarity and people-first thinking. She consistently drives teams toward impactful outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Her ability to align business goals with thoughtful media planning has been instrumental in delivering sustained value to clients. Maitri’s calm decisiveness and deep industry understanding make her a trusted leader across mandates. Her work continues to elevate both team performance and client confidence.

Manoj Kandasamy | Chief Digital Officer, Wavemaker: As Chief Digital Officer, Manoj Kandasamy plays a defining role in shaping Wavemaker’s digital vision. His leadership blends strategic foresight with deep technological understanding. Manoj is instrumental in driving transformation across data, platforms, and digital capabilities. He is widely respected for building future-ready teams and solutions. His work continues to influence meaningful digital growth at scale.

Mayank Gupta | Director – Programmatic, Publicis Media: Programmatic excellence is driven by Mayank Gupta’s structured leadership. He ensures data-led precision across buying strategies. Mayank focuses on efficiency, transparency, and scale. His expertise strengthens performance outcomes. He plays a key role in advancing programmatic maturity.

Mayank Kumar | Partner – Digital, Mindshare: Driving Mindshare’s digital vision forward, Mayank Kumar combines scale with strategic precision. His understanding of evolving digital ecosystems allows brands to grow with confidence and agility. As Partner – Digital, he champions innovation without losing sight of performance. Mayank is widely respected for building future-ready frameworks. His leadership consistently elevates digital thinking across teams.

Mayur Joshi | Group Head – Digital Strategy & Servicing, Webenza: Digital strategy and client servicing under Mayur Joshi’s leadership are marked by insight and consistency. As Group Head, he focuses on building long-term partnerships through clear strategic direction and strong execution. Mayur excels at translating client objectives into actionable digital roadmaps. His collaborative approach ensures alignment across teams and stakeholders. By maintaining a balance between strategic depth and service excellence, he delivers solutions that create lasting value.

Meghana HS | Group Head – Digital, WPP Media: Meghana HS exemplifies modern digital leadership with her structured thinking and results-driven mindset. As Group Head – Digital, she has been instrumental in shaping scalable strategies that balance innovation with performance. Her ability to guide teams through complex digital ecosystems speaks to her strong operational command. Meghana’s collaborative leadership style empowers teams to deliver with confidence and precision. She continues to be a driving force behind high-impact digital outcomes.

Mithun Dubey | Associate Business Director – Media Strategy & Buying (TV + Digital), Wavemaker: Mithun Dubey brings a well-rounded perspective to media strategy and buying across both TV and digital platforms. His strength lies in integrating traditional reach with digital precision to deliver balanced media solutions. Mithun’s strategic lens ensures optimal allocation and performance across channels. He is known for his steady leadership and executional excellence. His contribution consistently supports strong business outcomes for brands.

Naman Surana | National Business Director – FoxyMoron: Naman Surana, National Business Director at FoxyMoron, plays a pivotal role in driving the agency’s growth by blending strategic foresight with a deep understanding of brand needs. Known for his sharp business acumen and collaborative leadership style, he has been instrumental in building meaningful partnerships and delivering integrated solutions that create real impact for clients. His approach reflects FoxyMoron’s ethos of creativity backed by strong business fundamentals, making him a key force behind the agency’s continued momentum in India’s evolving marketing landscape.

Neha Kumari | Director, Digital Planning, PHD India: Digital planning under Neha Kumari’s leadership is defined by structure and insight. She translates data into clear strategic direction for brands. Neha’s ability to manage complexity ensures seamless execution. Her leadership style encourages clarity and collaboration. She consistently delivers impactful planning solutions.

Neelesh Pednekar | Co-Founder & Head of Digital Media – Social Pill: Neelesh Pednekar, Co-Founder & Head of Digital Media at Social Pill, plays a key role in driving performance-led digital strategies rooted in clarity and impact. Known for his strong platform understanding and hands-on leadership, he focuses on building scalable media solutions aligned with client business goals. His collaborative and results-driven approach continues to strengthen Social Pill’s position as a trusted digital partner.

Niharika Dixit | Senior Partner – Digital, DDB Mudra Group: Digital leadership at DDB Mudra is elevated through Niharika Dixit’s strategic vision. She brings a strong understanding of consumer behavior and platforms. Niharika guides teams with clarity and confidence. Her leadership balances creativity with measurable outcomes. She remains a key force behind digital growth.

Nikita Shah | Head – Digital Marketing, Moshi Moshi: Nikita Shah drives digital marketing at Moshi Moshi with creativity, strategy, and performance focus. As Head of Digital Marketing, she oversees campaigns that are innovative, data-driven, and audience-centric. Nikita is known for mentoring teams, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution, and delivering measurable results. Her leadership strengthens Moshi Moshi’s digital capabilities, enabling campaigns that resonate with audiences while achieving client objectives efficiently and effectively.

Nitish Sharma | Director, Dentsu India: Nitish Sharma plays a key leadership role at Dentsu India, contributing to the agency’s strategic and executional strength. As Director, he brings a balanced perspective that bridges business objectives with digital and media solutions. Nitish is known for his ability to manage complex mandates while ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders. His leadership style emphasizes clarity, accountability, and collaboration. By maintaining focus on long-term value creation, he continues to support consistent delivery and sustainable growth across client engagements.

Prajesh Ghosh | Sr. Business Director – Digital Media & Strategy, Motivator, GroupM: At the core of Motivator’s digital strategy efforts, Prajesh Ghosh brings depth, agility, and foresight. His expertise in digital media helps brands navigate complex platforms with confidence. Prajesh is known for crafting strategies that balance innovation with measurable impact. His leadership encourages sharp thinking and accountability. He continues to drive meaningful digital growth for clients.

Pranjal Jain | Director – Media Buying & Accountability, Interactive Avenues: Media buying excellence finds a strong anchor in Pranjal Jain’s leadership. He brings precision and accountability to investment decisions. Pranjal ensures efficiency while maintaining performance focus. His structured approach strengthens client trust. He consistently drives value-led outcomes.

Prashant Nandan | SVP – PMX, Publicis Groupe: At the core of PMX operations, Prashant Nandan drives integration and scale. His leadership enables seamless collaboration across platforms and markets. Prashant focuses on efficiency and innovation. He guides teams with clarity. His work strengthens Publicis’ performance backbone.

Preetham Venkky | Chief Digital Officer, OAG India: At the forefront of digital transformation, Preetham Venkky drives OAG India’s digital vision. His leadership blends technology, strategy, and execution. Preetham focuses on building future-ready capabilities. He is known for innovation-led thinking. His work enables scalable digital growth.

Pulkit Mathur | Head – Digital Marketing, Alliance Advertising & Marketing Pvt. Ltd.: Pulkit Mathur leads Alliance Advertising’s digital initiatives with strategic vision and executional precision. As Head – Digital Marketing, he ensures campaigns are aligned with client objectives and optimized for measurable impact. Pulkit is recognized for his analytical approach, operational discipline, and ability to foster collaboration across teams. Through his leadership, Alliance Advertising consistently delivers digital campaigns that engage audiences effectively and drive tangible business results.

Puneet Mahanandani | Associate Director – Digital Marketing, Webenza: Puneet Mahanandani brings a strong executional focus to his role as Associate Director – Digital Marketing at Webenza. He combines creative thinking with performance metrics to drive meaningful digital outcomes. Puneet is adept at managing campaigns across platforms while keeping audience relevance at the core. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, agility, and clarity. By aligning digital initiatives with brand and business goals, he continues to contribute to sustained client growth.

Rahul Chhetry | Senior Vice President, Dentsu X: With a broad strategic perspective, Rahul Chhetry plays a key leadership role at Dentsu X. As Senior Vice President, he brings depth across strategy, execution, and business alignment. Rahul is known for navigating scale and complexity while maintaining focus on long-term value creation. His leadership style encourages clarity, collaboration, and accountability across teams. By balancing innovation with operational rigor, he continues to drive meaningful outcomes for clients and the organization.

Ranjit Thind | COO – Media & Tech, Asymmetrique: Ranjit Thind leads media and technology operations at Asymmetrique with strategic foresight and operational excellence. As COO – Media & Tech, he ensures digital initiatives are innovative, scalable, and performance-driven. Ranjit is recognized for his ability to guide teams, optimize processes, and align campaigns with business objectives. Through his leadership, Asymmetrique delivers impactful digital campaigns, strengthening client partnerships and enabling sustainable growth across media and technology platforms.

Rashi Bhushan | Associate Vice President – Digital Media Planning & Buying, DDB Mudra Group: Rashi Bhushan brings a well-rounded approach to digital planning and buying. She ensures strategies are insight-led and performance-driven. Rashi is known for her structured thinking and market understanding. Her leadership supports strong client outcomes. She consistently delivers balanced digital solutions.

Ravish Yadav | Head of Digital, Brand & Growth Strategy, Wiredus Group: At Wiredus Group, Ravish Yadav drives digital, brand, and growth strategies with vision and precision. As Head of Digital, Brand & Growth Strategy, he brings analytical rigour and creative insight to every initiative. Ravish is known for aligning digital campaigns with client objectives, ensuring measurable results while fostering team collaboration. His leadership emphasizes innovation, strategic alignment, and executional excellence. By shaping integrated digital strategies that support long-term growth, Ravish strengthens Wiredus Group’s ability to deliver impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive business success.

Rekha Motwani | VP – Digital Media, ARM Worldwide: Rekha Motwani brings vision, strategy, and operational excellence to digital media leadership at ARM Worldwide. As VP – Digital Media, she drives performance-focused campaigns while fostering innovation and creativity. Rekha is known for her ability to guide teams through complex digital ecosystems with clarity and purpose. Her leadership emphasizes measurable outcomes, accountability, and strategic alignment across clients and stakeholders. Through her forward-thinking approach, Rekha continues to strengthen ARM Worldwide’s digital capabilities and ensures impactful campaigns that deliver both brand and business results.

Renu Singh | Senior Vice President, Dentsu X: Leadership at scale defines Renu Singh’s contribution as Senior Vice President at Dentsu X. She brings strategic depth and operational strength to high-impact business initiatives. Renu is known for guiding teams through evolving digital and media landscapes with confidence and clarity. Her approach emphasizes alignment, performance, and long-term thinking. By fostering strong teams and streamlined execution, she continues to play a pivotal role in driving sustained growth and organizational excellence.

Rima Sen | Director – Media Planning & Buying, RepIndia: At RepIndia, Rima Sen drives excellence in media planning and buying with a focus on strategic insight and executional precision. As Director, she ensures campaigns are optimized for performance and brand relevance. Rima is known for her ability to translate complex briefs into actionable strategies while mentoring teams effectively. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, clarity, and results-driven thinking. Through her meticulous planning and oversight, she continues to deliver high-impact campaigns that strengthen client trust and position RepIndia as a reliable and innovative partner in digital media.

Ritika Malhotra | Business Head & Head of Digital, FCB Interface: Leading both business and digital, Ritika Malhotra brings strategic clarity to FCB Interface. Her leadership ensures alignment between growth goals and digital execution. Ritika’s approach is collaborative and outcome-focused. She is respected for driving scalable solutions. Her work strengthens digital-led business impact.

Rohan Doiphode | Director – Digital, T&P, GroupM: Digital leadership, when anchored in clarity and execution, creates lasting impact—and Rohan Doiphode exemplifies this. As Director – Digital at T&P, he leads with a strong understanding of evolving consumer and platform dynamics. His approach blends strategic insight with hands-on execution. Rohan is respected for guiding teams through complexity with confidence. His work consistently supports performance-led digital outcomes.

Rohan Nair | Executive Vice President – Digital, Network Advertising: Rohan Nair leads digital strategy and execution at Network Advertising with insight, precision, and performance orientation. As Executive Vice President – Digital, he ensures campaigns are strategically aligned, data-driven, and outcome-focused. Rohan is recognized for mentoring high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across stakeholders. Through his leadership, Network Advertising consistently delivers innovative, measurable digital campaigns that resonate with audiences, strengthen client trust, and drive business impact across platforms.

Sachin Dhir | Head – Digital, VML India: At VML India, Sachin Dhir plays a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s digital direction. His leadership reflects a deep understanding of both creative and performance-led digital ecosystems. Sachin ensures digital solutions are not just innovative, but also business-relevant. He is known for fostering collaboration across functions. His work continues to strengthen VML’s digital capabilities.

Sanchit Verma | National Head – Client Engagement, WPP Media: As National Head – Client Engagement, Sanchit Verma plays a pivotal role in strengthening long-term client partnerships. His ability to understand client priorities and translate them into actionable solutions sets him apart. Sanchit’s consultative approach ensures alignment between business objectives and media strategy. He is known for building trust through consistency, responsiveness, and strategic counsel. His leadership reinforces WPP Media’s reputation as a client-first organization.

Sandeep Chandran | Head of Growth – Digital, ITW Consulting: Sandeep Chandran leads ITW Consulting’s digital growth strategy with innovation, insight, and measurable results. As Head of Growth – Digital, he aligns campaigns with business objectives and optimizes performance through data-driven decisions. Sandeep is recognized for mentoring teams and fostering collaboration across complex initiatives. His structured approach balances creativity with operational rigour. Through his leadership, ITW Consulting strengthens digital capabilities and delivers impactful campaigns that drive long-term client growth.

Sandeep Lingwal | Digital Media Ads – Planning & Buying, Crayons Advertising: Sandeep Lingwal drives media planning and buying at Crayons Advertising with strategic clarity and performance focus. He ensures campaigns are aligned with client objectives while optimizing reach and efficiency. Known for his data-driven decision-making and meticulous execution, Sandeep guides teams to achieve measurable results. His collaborative leadership fosters accountability and clarity. Through his expertise, Crayons Advertising delivers digital campaigns that consistently engage audiences and generate impactful outcomes for clients.

Sanket Choudhary | Associate – Media Operations, The Minimalist: Sanket Choudhary plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless media operations at The Minimalist. As Associate – Media Operations, he brings meticulous attention to detail and operational efficiency to campaigns across platforms. Sanket is known for his ability to translate strategy into actionable workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality execution. His collaborative approach empowers teams to navigate complex campaigns with clarity and focus. By consistently maintaining precision and performance, Sanket contributes significantly to The Minimalist’s reputation for excellence in digital media delivery.

Saurabh Bandiwadekar | Director – Paid Media, Neil Patel Digital India: Driving performance-led growth, Saurabh Bandiwadekar brings strong strategic rigour to paid media initiatives. His expertise lies in balancing scale with efficiency across platforms. Saurabh’s approach is deeply data-driven, yet focused on real business outcomes. He is known for optimizing investments with precision. His leadership consistently delivers measurable impact.

Saurabh Gupta | Group Head – Media Planning, Mirum India
Media planning under Saurabh Gupta’s leadership is marked by insight, structure, and consumer relevance. As Group Head – Media Planning, he ensures strategies are grounded in data and aligned with brand objectives. His thoughtful approach helps brands cut through clutter effectively. Saurabh is known for mentoring teams and encouraging strategic rigour. His work consistently delivers clarity and impact in planning outcomes.

Saurabh Sharma | Digital Media Director, Interactive Avenues: Saurabh Sharma’s leadership at Interactive Avenues is marked by a strategic approach to digital media that balances performance with innovation. As Digital Media Director, he guides teams in planning, buying, and executing campaigns across platforms with measurable impact. Saurabh is known for his insight-driven strategies, operational discipline, and ability to mentor high-performing teams. His work ensures that campaigns resonate with audiences while achieving client objectives. By fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, he strengthens Interactive Avenues’ digital execution and strategic depth.

Shailendra Mehta | AVP, AdLift India: Shailendra Mehta brings strategy and executional excellence to AdLift India as AVP. He oversees campaigns that are both creative and performance-driven, optimizing every initiative for impact. Shailendra’s analytical approach ensures campaigns align with client objectives while maintaining operational efficiency. Known for mentoring teams and fostering collaboration, he drives measurable results. Through his leadership, AdLift India consistently delivers digital campaigns that strengthen client trust and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Shantanu Dhule | Director – Paid Media, Ethinos: Shantanu Dhule drives Ethinos’ paid media with focus, insight, and measurable outcomes. As Director, he builds scalable campaigns optimized for reach, engagement, and ROI. Shantanu’s analytical mindset and collaborative style ensure campaigns are efficiently executed while meeting client objectives. By blending strategic foresight with operational rigour, he delivers consistent results. His leadership strengthens Ethinos’ ability to navigate evolving digital channels and maintain performance-driven campaigns that resonate with audiences.

Shobhit Aggarwal | Group Head – Digital, Havas Media Network: With a strong command over digital ecosystems, Shobhit Aggarwal leads high-impact digital strategies. His ability to align innovation with performance drives sustained results. Shobhit is known for guiding teams through complexity with clarity. He fosters collaboration across stakeholders. His leadership strengthens Havas’ digital capabilities.

Sidhartha Maity | Brand Director – Digital, VOLUME: Sidhartha Maity leads VOLUME’s digital brand initiatives with creativity, strategy, and executional discipline. As Brand Director – Digital, he shapes campaigns that resonate with audiences while driving measurable business outcomes. Sidhartha is known for his ability to balance innovation with data-driven decision-making. He fosters collaboration across creative, media, and client teams to ensure cohesive delivery. By guiding strategy with insight and foresight, he strengthens VOLUME’s digital presence and ensures campaigns achieve both brand relevance and performance impact consistently.

Smriti Khare | Associate Director – Digital Media, FCB/SIX: With a strong grasp of digital media dynamics, Smriti Khare drives efficient execution. She ensures campaigns are aligned with performance goals. Smriti’s leadership style emphasizes coordination and precision. Her work supports consistent delivery. She adds strength to digital operations.

Somnath Sarkar | Vice President – Investment, Efficacy Worldwide: With a deep focus on accountability and efficiency, Somnath Sarkar anchors investment leadership at Efficacy Worldwide. As Vice President – Investment, he brings discipline and transparency to media spend management. Somnath’s expertise lies in optimizing investments to deliver sustained value. He is respected for his structured decision-making and performance focus. His leadership plays a critical role in strengthening financial outcomes and client trust.

Souraav Deb | Senior Director – Strategy, EssenceMediacom: Souraav Deb brings sharp strategic thinking and deep market understanding to his role as Senior Director – Strategy. His ability to decode complex business challenges into clear, actionable frameworks consistently drives impact. Souraav’s work reflects a strong balance between data-led insight and creative problem-solving. He is known for guiding teams with clarity and purpose. His leadership continues to strengthen EssenceMediacom’s strategic depth.

Sourav Dutta | National Head – Digital, Span Communication: Sourav Dutta drives Span Communication’s digital strategy at a national level with insight and leadership. As National Head – Digital, he focuses on building scalable campaigns that balance creativity with performance. Sourav is known for fostering collaboration, mentoring teams, and aligning execution with strategic goals. His structured approach ensures consistent campaign delivery. Through his expertise and guidance, Span Communication strengthens its digital presence and delivers impactful outcomes for clients across regions.

Stuti Katiyar | Group Head, Amnet: Stuti Katiyar brings a people-first and performance-driven approach to her role as Group Head at Amnet. She focuses on aligning strategy, execution, and team capabilities to deliver consistent outcomes. Stuti is recognized for fostering collaboration and clarity across complex digital mandates. Her leadership style emphasizes accountability while encouraging growth and learning. By building strong, agile teams, she continues to support scalable solutions and long-term client success.

Sudhanshu Singh | General Manager, PHD India: Sudhanshu Singh brings operational strength and business focus to his role as General Manager. He plays a key role in aligning teams and objectives effectively. His leadership is marked by consistency and clarity. Sudhanshu enables smooth execution across mandates. He is a reliable force behind delivery.

Sukkrish Kumar | Managing Director, Sukkrish Adds: Leading Sukkrish Adds as Managing Director, Sukkrish Kumar brings sharp business acumen and creative ambition to the agency. He focuses on building solutions that combine storytelling with performance. Sukkrish is known for nurturing client relationships while encouraging innovative thinking within teams. His leadership emphasizes adaptability in a fast-changing digital environment. By maintaining a balance between creativity and execution, he continues to drive sustainable growth for the organization.

Sunitha Latha Natarajan | Director – Digital Strategy, Social Panga: Sunitha Latha Natarajan leads Social Panga’s digital strategy with insight, precision, and foresight. As Director – Digital Strategy, she aligns campaigns with client objectives while driving measurable outcomes. Sunitha is recognized for her ability to translate complex briefs into actionable digital solutions and for fostering collaboration across teams. Through her strategic leadership, Social Panga consistently delivers impactful, audience-centric campaigns that strengthen client engagement and drive business performance.

Tejas Lad | Director – Digital Planning, Dentsu: Digital planning under Tejas Lad’s leadership is defined by structure, insight, and clarity. As Director – Digital Planning at Dentsu, he excels at translating consumer data and market signals into actionable media strategies. Tejas brings a sharp strategic lens to complex briefs, ensuring alignment between brand objectives and digital execution. He is respected for his thoughtful approach to planning and stakeholder collaboration. His work consistently supports well-rounded, future-ready digital solutions.

Uday Khanna | Director – Digital Business, Zensciences: Uday Khanna leads Zensciences’ digital business initiatives with strategic clarity and operational rigour. As Director – Digital Business, he oversees campaigns that are creative, data-driven, and results-focused. Uday is recognized for fostering collaboration, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with client objectives. Through his leadership, Zensciences delivers digital campaigns that strengthen audience engagement, optimize performance, and drive meaningful business outcomes consistently across clients and platforms.

Varun Tewari | AVP, Publicis Groupe: Varun Tewari contributes to business growth through steady leadership. As AVP, he supports alignment across strategy and execution. His approach emphasizes consistency and collaboration. Varun is valued for dependable decision-making. He strengthens operational outcomes.

Vedant Varma | Business Head – South & West, Edelman Digital: Leading Edelman Digital’s growth across the South and West regions, Vedant Varma brings a strong business-first mindset to digital strategy. He focuses on aligning digital solutions with reputation, brand, and communication goals. Vedant is recognized for building high-performing teams and nurturing client partnerships. His leadership balances strategic thinking with executional discipline. By understanding regional nuances and market dynamics, he continues to strengthen Edelman’s digital footprint and drive meaningful impact across diverse client portfolios.

Venkata Gavaskar Dontha | Head of Digital Operations, Neil Patel Digital India: At the core of seamless digital execution, Venkata Gavaskar Dontha ensures operational excellence across mandates. His leadership strengthens process efficiency and delivery consistency. Gavaskar brings structure to complex digital workflows. He is respected for maintaining high execution standards at scale. His work enables teams to perform with confidence.

Vijay Chauhan | Digital Senior Media Director, Havas Media Network: With deep experience in digital media leadership, Vijay Chauhan drives strategy with precision and focus. He brings a strong performance mindset to campaign execution. Vijay is known for his structured approach and consistency. His guidance supports effective decision-making. He continues to deliver value across digital initiatives.

Vijay H | Director – Media Buying / Operations, Apparently Digital: Vijay H anchors media buying and operations at Apparently Digital with expertise, precision, and strategic focus. As Director – Media Buying / Operations, he ensures campaigns are executed efficiently, aligned with client goals, and optimized for performance. Vijay is recognized for his analytical rigour, operational discipline, and ability to mentor teams effectively. His leadership emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. By consistently delivering measurable results, he strengthens Apparently Digital’s reputation for excellence in digital media planning, buying, and execution across campaigns.

Vijay Thube | Associate VP, Omnicom Media India: With a strong grasp of media dynamics, Vijay Thube delivers value through thoughtful leadership. As Associate VP, he bridges strategy and execution seamlessly. His collaborative approach ensures alignment across stakeholders. Vijay is known for dependable decision-making. His contributions support sustained business outcomes.

Vikas Singh | Group Head – Digital Marketing, AdGlobal 360: Vikas Singh brings strategic thinking and operational expertise to AdGlobal 360 as Group Head – Digital Marketing. He leads campaigns that blend creativity, data, and performance for measurable results. Vikas is recognized for his collaborative leadership, aligning teams with client objectives while maintaining clarity and efficiency. Through his focus on innovation and execution, he strengthens AdGlobal 360’s ability to deliver digital solutions that drive engagement, performance, and business growth.

Vikram Raju B | Group Head – Digital Marketing, Havas Creative: At Havas Creative, Vikram Raju B plays a central role in shaping how brands show up meaningfully in the digital ecosystem. As Group Head – Digital Marketing, he brings together strategic thinking,creative sensibility, and performance focus to deliver integrated solutions. His strength lies in aligning brand narratives with audience behavior across platforms. Vikram is known for leading teams with clarity while encouraging innovation. His approach ensures digital marketing efforts remain relevant, impactful, and rooted in business objectives.

Vikram Shah | Vice President – Digital Media Buying, Zenith:Digital buying leadership under Vikram Shah is defined by precision and scale. He brings deep expertise in managing complex investments. Vikram ensures performance remains central to decision-making. His leadership supports strong client outcomes. He continues to drive buying excellence.

Vishal Agrahari | VP – Paid Media, bcwebwise: Vishal Agrahari anchors paid media initiatives at bcwebwise with strategic rigour and operational excellence. As VP – Paid Media, he optimizes campaigns for reach, engagement, and ROI while aligning with client objectives. Vishal is known for his analytical approach, collaborative leadership, and ability to mentor teams effectively. Through his expertise, bcwebwise consistently delivers measurable outcomes and impactful digital campaigns, strengthening client performance and building long-term trust.

Vishal Bhardwaj | Head of Digital, North, PHD India: At the helm of North India’s digital mandate, Vishal Bhardwaj brings regional insight and strategic depth. He ensures digital solutions are locally relevant yet aligned with larger business goals. Vishal is respected for his steady leadership and market understanding. His work drives consistent performance across brands. He continues to strengthen organisation’s regional digital footprint.

Vishal Dhar | VP – Digital, 1702 Digital: At 1702 Digital, Vishal Dhar spearheads digital strategy and execution with a sharp focus on innovation, efficiency, and measurable outcomes. As VP – Digital, he aligns digital campaigns with client objectives while fostering collaboration and accountability across teams. Vishal is known for combining analytical insight with creative solutions to drive performance across platforms. His leadership ensures that strategies are not only innovative but also scalable and results-driven. Through his vision and direction, he strengthens 1702 Digital’s impact and delivers campaigns that consistently exceed expectations.

Vishal Sharma | DVP – Media Buying, LS Digital Group: Vishal Sharma anchors media buying excellence at LS Digital Group with a strong focus on performance and accountability. As DVP – Media Buying, he brings precision and strategic discipline to investment decisions across platforms. Vishal’s leadership ensures efficiency, transparency, and value creation for brands. He is respected for his deep understanding of media economics and buying dynamics. His structured approach continues to strengthen client trust and drive consistent, measurable outcomes.

Vivek Das | Chief Digital Officer, Madison India: At Madison India, Vivek Das drives digital transformation with a strong focus on scale and future readiness. As Chief Digital Officer, he brings strategic foresight across platforms, data, and emerging technologies. Vivek is known for aligning digital innovation with business outcomes. His leadership enables teams to adapt to evolving consumer behavior. By building robust digital capabilities, he continues to strengthen Madison’s leadership in the digital ecosystem.

Vivek Shaw | Digital Head – North, Growth Cluster, WPP Media: Vivek Shaw leads the North region’s growth cluster with a sharp focus on scalable digital impact. His strategic acumen and regional understanding enable brands to unlock growth opportunities effectively. Vivek’s leadership is marked by agility, data-led decision-making, and strong team alignment. He consistently drives performance while nurturing innovation across digital mandates. His work continues to contribute meaningfully to WPP Media’s growth-led digital vision.

Yash Mishra | Digital Marketing Director, Mindshare: With a strong focus on execution and results, Yash Mishra brings momentum to Mindshare’s digital marketing initiatives. His platform expertise is matched by a sharp understanding of audience behavior. Yash consistently drives campaigns that balance creativity with measurable outcomes. His leadership ensures seamless coordination across digital touchpoints. He plays a key role in delivering performance-led growth.

Yogesh Sehgal | Group Head, GroupM – CTG Team: Leading one of GroupM’s critical central teams, Yogesh Sehgal brings structure and strategic rigour to the CTG function. His ability to streamline processes while maintaining business focus makes a tangible difference across mandates. Yogesh is known for balancing operational excellence with long-term thinking. He provides teams with clear direction and dependable leadership. His work strengthens GroupM’s collective effectiveness at scale.

Conclusion

As India’s digital ecosystem accelerates in scale and sophistication, these distinguished digital leaders emerge as the architects of agency excellence. Their impact goes far beyond campaigns and numbers—they are shaping cultures, setting standards, and redefining how creativity, technology, and strategy come together. Through clarity of vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of innovation, they continue to raise the bar for the industry, collectively reinforcing India’s position as a global powerhouse for digital marketing excellence.

–This article is the result of thorough research conducted by the IST Research & Editorial team, with valuable support from technology partners like MiQ and Varun Mohan- Chief Commercial Officer at MiQ