Leo Burnett has elevated Abhimanyu Khedkar to the role of Managing Director & Head of Office, Mumbai, marking a key leadership development for the agency’s India operations. The appointment builds on Khedkar’s decade-long association with Leo Burnett, where he has held multiple senior leadership roles and played a pivotal part in strengthening client partnerships and business growth.
Prior to this elevation, Khedkar served as Managing Partner and earlier as Executive Director at Leo Burnett, gaining deep operational insight into the agency’s business, culture and teams. His progression reflects continuity in leadership at a time when the Mumbai office remains central to Leo Burnett’s strategic and creative output in India.
Khedkar’s career spans several leading advertising networks. Before joining Leo Burnett, he worked as Brand & Business Director at Minority Brand Creation and Management and as Brand Partner at BBH India. He also led the Marico account at Ogilvy & Mather, where he held roles including Account Director, Group Account Manager and Account Manager. His early professional experience includes a stint at Publicis Ambience.
With extensive experience across brand strategy, client leadership and agency management, Khedkar now takes charge of Leo Burnett Mumbai, steering the office through its next phase of growth and creative excellence.
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