Leadership changes announced at JWT India!
JWT South Asia CEO, Colvyn Harris announced leadership changes across JWT’s key offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Sri Lanka.
Rajesh Gangwani, head of JWT South, is being appointed as Senior Vice President and Managing Partner, JWT Mumbai effective immediately. Himanshu Saxena, currently President, JWT group companies, Colombo will succeed Rajesh Gangwani as Senior Vice President and Managing Partner, JWT South. Joy Chauhan will be taking over from Himanshu Saxena as President, JWT group of companies, Colombo
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“Having successfully established brands like Pepsi foods, Nestle` and more recently Airtel, Joy’s move to Sri Lanka will help develop his career further. He has managed large teams and big brands and that experience will hold him good stead. JWT Colombo is one of the most admired agencies in Sri Lanka and that will continue under Joy’s leadership,” he added.
Tista Sen, National Creative Director, JWT India, will be Rajesh’s creative partner and together they complete the leadership team at JWT Mumbai.
“I look forward to my second innings in Mumbai and to the opportunity of leading our flagship office. Having been part of some amazing journeys on brands like Nike, Levi’s, Madura, Lifestyle and others, it’s going to be exciting times ahead. Mumbai has a great portfolio of brands, a fabulous client mix and a fantastic talent pool,” said Rajesh Gangwani on his appointment.
“In our 150th year JWT India has reached great heights of achievement. It is both an honour as well as a huge responsibility to lead a region as dynamic as JWT South. I look forward to carrying on the good work and pushing the bar higher. Leading JWT Sri Lanka was truly an enriching experience and I am glad to move on to the next professional assignment after 3 years in Colombo”, said Himanshu Saxena on his new role.
Senthil Kumar, National Creative Director, JWT India, will continue to lead JWT South and Kolkata as Himanshu’s creative partner.