Dentsu India has named John Thangaraj as its new Chief Strategy Officer for Creative & Media, reinforcing its commitment to a unified, integrated approach across both verticals.
Thangaraj shared the announcement through a LinkedIn post saying, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Strategy Officer- Creative and Media at Dentsu India!”
Based in Mumbai, Thangaraj will report to CEO Sidharth Rao and lead strategic direction for the agency’s Creative and Media divisions in India. He will also collaborate closely with Harsha Razdan, CEO of Dentsu South Asia, as part of the executive leadership team.
Thangaraj brings over two decades of experience in advertising and marketing, having held senior strategy roles at leading agencies including Mindshare, Lowe Lintas, MullenLowe Lintas Group, and most recently, FCB India. His background also includes stints at BBH India and strategic planning leadership for Airbnb across Southeast Asia.
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