Publicis Media has announced the appointment of Ashish Gupta as Vice President, where he will lead the digital strategy for Haleon India, one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies.
Ashish brings with him over 17 years of rich experience across digital marketing, media strategy, and client consulting. His appointment reflects Publicis Media’s continued commitment to strengthening digital leadership and delivering integrated solutions to clients in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
Prior to rejoining Publicis Media, Ashish served as General Manager at GroupM and EssenceMediacom from November 2022 to July 2025, where he played a key role in leading digital initiatives for marquee clients.
Between 2019 and 2022, he held the position of Senior Business Director at Publicis Media, contributing significantly to the agency’s digital growth and client success across verticals. He has also held leadership roles at Interactive Avenues, Motivator (GroupM), Wunderman, and From Here On Communications, building a strong reputation for strategic thinking, executional excellence, and team leadership.
Ashish’s decade-long journey at Interactive Avenues is particularly noteworthy—rising from Assistant Manager to Associate Vice President, he led large-scale search marketing operations and managed a high-performing PPC team across North India.
In his new role, Ashish will lead the digital vision for Haleon India at Publicis Media, ensuring data-driven, ROI-focused media strategies that resonate with today’s health-conscious consumers. His extensive experience across performance marketing, client servicing, and regional leadership is expected to play a vital role in strengthening Haleon’s digital footprint in India.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and deep understanding of India’s evolving digital ecosystem, Ashish is widely regarded as a go-to expert for integrated media strategies, especially in the health, wellness, and consumer goods sectors.
He announced the new role via LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm for the opportunity to once again contribute to Publicis Media’s dynamic ecosystem.
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