Jitender Dabas, 2 others promoted at McCann Worldgroup India

Jitender Dabas, who had joined McCann Delhi in January 2011, has been elevated to Chief Strategy Officer, McCann Worldgroup India.

Suraja Kishore, who had joined McCann Mumbai in November 2013, has been elevated to National Head Planning, Truth Central.

Punit Kapoor, who had joined MRM McCann in May 2006 and was heading its Delhi operations, has been elevated as Vice-President & General Manager for all India operations of MRM McCann.

Commenting on these promotions, Prasoon Joshi, Chairman McCann Asia Pacific & CEO, McCann Worldgroup India, said, “I am happy to announce these promotions. Over these years, Jitender brings forth an intricate understanding of brands, coupled with leadership in building a stellar strategic planning team. I am confident he will bring tremendous value to the organisation at McCann Worldgroup level. Suraja, who has been instrumental at great brand work, will now also head the ‘Truth Central’, which is McCann Worldgroup’s Global Thought leadership unit engaged in creating original research, unearthing unique truths to help shape and grow clients’ businesses. Punit, who has helped grow MRM’s Delhi business year-on-year beyond industry average, is ready to take on the challenge for MRM at national level.”

Joshi further said, “McCann has had an exemplary run over the last few years. From new business to helping existing brands face the challenges of market situations to being the No. 1 agency for three years in a row according to the Gunn Report, McCann India is scaling new heights. And our team, especially the members above, have contributed significantly in our journey and I am positive that our brands and businesses will benefit from their expertise.”