Rediffusion names Komal Bedi as NCD!

Rediffusion, amongst the top communications agencies in India, has brought in yet another globally awarded creative talent to India by appointing Komal Bedi Sohal as the National Creative Director for the agency.

She is ranked number 2 in “The Top Art Directors in the World” by The Big Won Creative Ranking 2011 and has been in the top 10 for the past five years.

Prior to joining Rediffusion, Komal spent the last 11 years abroad, with her last assignment being Executive Creative Director (ECD) for Lowe Middle-East and North Africa, based out of Dubai.

Komal Bedi Sohal’s advertising career spans 19 years, during which she produced award-winning work for global brands such as Harvey Nichols, Land Rover, LG, Citibank, Colgate, Virgin Atlantic, Axe deodorants, and Microsoft Xbox, to name a few.

Her stash of international awards includes the Grand prix, gold, silver, bronze, and finalists at Cannes, One Show, The ANDYS, Art Director’s Club, Clio, Dubai Lynx, Mena Cristal Awards, London International Awards, New York Festivals, EPICA, and Loeries. Her work has been featured in the annual publications of D&AD, Communication Arts, and Luerzer’s Archive.

Komal now moves to India to be based out of the Rediffusion’s head office in Mumbai.

Sam Ahmed, Chief Creative Officer & Vice Chairman, Rediffusion-Y&R said, “Komal and I have worked together for several years. She is a fierce and compassionate leader. The craft and finesse she brings into her work is incomparable and world class. She is a school of art direction. It’s almost impossible to find such talent and I’m happy that she’s moving her life to India to join us. This will be good for our industry at large as we can all learn from her craft and execution skills.”

Komal Bedi Sohal, NCD, Rediffusion-Y&R said: “It’s homecoming in more ways than one. Both the city and the agency have a special place in my heart, and I am eager to get started right away. We are going to create ideas that are impactful and iconic, executed beautifully.”