Tribes Communication Onboards Himanka Das as Chief Strategy Officer
Himanka Das has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Tribes Communication, where he will lead the organization’s strategic vision and drive its ambitious expansion plans. The Group has evolved from an out-of-home (OOH) solutions service provider to a powerful all-encompassing marketing powerhouse in less than ten years.
Tribes Communication appoints Himanka Das as chief strategy officer
Himanka Das is a prominent figure in the industry with over twenty years of experience in media and marketing communication. He has overseen large investment portfolios and worked with over 250 brands. Before assuming the position of Chief Strategy Officer at Tribes, he was a seasoned executive with a strong focus on strategy to drive business outcomes.
Himanka most recently held the position of Country Director at Infomo, a global leader in AI AdTech for first-party data. He has worked for Dentsu International for more than nine years in a variety of leadership capacities, the last three of which were as EVP Carat India, and as CEO of Vizeum India, the company’s group company. Himanka started his career at Madison World and went on to work at Initiative, FCB Ulka of IPG, Lintas Media Group, and Starcom of Publicis Media.
Das’ previous endeavors
Himanka took a break from his studies to obtain a postgraduate degree in Data Science from the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bangalore, in order to sharpen his analytical abilities before joining Infomo. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree from the University of Pune in mass communication studies and international marketing.
In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, Himanka will be in charge of the formulation and execution of the business’ strategic plans. He will collaborate closely with the executive team to find fresh avenues for expansion and improve operational effectiveness.
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Here’s what they said
Expressing his excitement about joining Tribes Communication, Himanka stated,
“What impressed me is the pace and agility with which Tribes has made a cutting-edge mark in the marketing industry in less than a decade, leading transformations in disruptive technology such as AI, CRM data, analytics and continuously evolving consumer behaviour. It’s inspiring and an honour to be part of such an entrepreneurial team and culture, driving ambitious future plans. I am excited to work closely with the diverse business units, bringing strategic connections to engage and help consumers to make decisions in their purchase journey.”
Welcoming Himanka, Gour Gupta, MD and Chairman, Tribes Communication, said,
“I am extremely pleased to welcome Himanka to the Tribes family, especially at such a pivotal time. Himanka’s profound industry knowledge and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver exceptional value to our clients. In addition, our shared values of business excellence and forward-thinking are perfectly aligned and I look forward to this collaboration, which will be instrumental in driving our next phase of growth.”
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Havas India appoints John Thangaraj as Chief Strategy Officer of Havas Creative Network India
Havas India has appointed John Thangaraj as the Chief Strategy Officer of Havas Creative Network India and his remit will include Havas Worldwide India (creative), Havas CX India (customer experience), Conran Design Mumbai (brand design), Ekino (technology), and
Havas People India (employer branding). John will be responsible for driving the strategic mandate of the creative network and will also work closely with Havas Village India leaders to drive integration.
He will be based out of Gurugram and report to Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, South East Asia and North Asia (Japan & South Korea).
Speaking about the appointment, Rana Barua said,
“Havas Creative Network India has gained tremendous scale and size over the last six years. One of the agencies which has seen unprecedented growth, new leaders, tremendous business traction is Havas Worldwide India and therefore John will work closely with Anupama Ramaswamy and Kundan Joshee to further drive the growth of the agency. In addition, he will also work closely with Geet Nazir (Conran Design Mumbai), Prashant Tekwani (Havas CX India) and Arindam Sengupta (Havas People India) to further strengthen the strategic vision. He will further consolidate our client relationships and drive thought-leadership to ensure meaningful business growth and establish Havas Creative Network India as the most future-forward and progressive creative network conglomerate. I wish him all the best.”
John Thangaraj said,
“I couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on this journey with Rana and the rest of the Havas India team. As the saying goes, it takes a village. And the Havas Village remains one of the most deeply and seamlessly integrated creative networks in the world. The opportunities to create meaningful client value across the entire chain are quite literally, limitless, and I can’t wait to get started.”
John comes armed with 22 years of experience as a multi-functional marketing communications strategist across consumer research, marketing, advertising and media. With a postgraduate degree in Marketing, Advertising, and Communication, he began his career in PR in 2002. In 2007, he joined adidas, managing the launch and promotion of the adidas Originals brand in India. In 2008, he transitioned to advertising with Rediffusion Y&R as Head of Strategic Planning, handling brands like Bacardi, Danone, and Tata Steel. At MullenLowe Lintas Group from 2010, he worked with brands including Hindustan Times, Nestle, and HCL Technologies. In 2013, he led strategic initiatives at Mindshare for clients such as Pepsico, Lufthansa, and GlaxoSmithKline. Most recently, at FCB Group India, he worked with major brands like Google, Uber, Bata, Pernod Ricard and Vistara.
Mindshare ropes in Vinish Mathews as Chief Strategy Officer
24 May 2024, Mumbai: Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, today announced the appointment of Vinish Mathews as the new Chief Strategy Officer. Vinish will be responsible for providing strategic insight, driving innovation, and delivering growth for teams and businesses.
Vinish, a valuable member of Mindshare for 12 years, previously served as Managing Director for Mindshare China and led Unilever India’s Personal Care portfolio at Mindshare Fulcrum. His projects have won over 100 global awards, including at Emvies, the Festival of Media, MMA Smarties, and Cannes. Before this stint, Vinish was part of EssenceMediacom where he handled Google and lead integrated media offerings for all of Google’s consumer apps and hardware. Vinish also had Google win multiple awards under his leadership.
With over 20+ years of experience as a media professional, he has successfully led client relationships and teams across dynamic markets like China and India. His expertise spans various sectors, including technology, e-commerce, FMCG, automotive, tourism, and vision care. In his previous roles, Vinish focused on strategic brand management, full-funnel planning, revenue management, and client stewardship, helping brands create immersive consumer connections through media.
Amin Lakhani, CEO of Mindshare – South Asia said,
” Vinish’s addition to the Mindshare Leadership Board will undoubtedly shape our future-focused product offering. We’re certain that the wealth of experience he brings will help deliver exceptional work for our clients. We’re eager to partner with Vinish and accelerate the pace of our continued client successes.”
Vinish Mathews, Chief Strategy Officer Mindshare expressed,
“I look forward to joining the dynamic team at Mindshare. Being part of such a renowned organization and driving innovative strategies to achieve meaningful results is truly inspiring. I’m eager to embark on this journey and contribute to our shared success.”
Anirban Roy Joins Leo Burnett India as Chief Strategy Officer
Anirban Roy was appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Leo Burnett India, a division of Publicis Groupe India, bolstering the senior leadership team. Roy will be reporting to Amitesh Rao, CEO of Leo Burnett, South Asia. The agency’s remarkable expansion and success in India has led to his appointment.
Leo Burnett India ropes in Anirban Roy as Chief Strategy Officer
Anirban is renowned for his ability to steer brands and challenge the status quo by keeping things straightforward but powerful. He has twenty-one years of experience working for some of the largest companies, such as Ogilvy, McCann, and most recently Wieden & Kennedy, where he was Head of Strategy in India.
Throughout his professional life, he has guided brands like Amazon, Maggi, Jio 5G, Titan, Yum Foods, Coke, Sprite, and Bingo!, to mention a few. His articles have appeared in The Drum, Economic Times, and WARC. His work has won accolades from D&AD, the AMEs, Cannes, and the Effies.
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Here’s what they said
Commenting on the announcement, Amitesh Rao, CEO, Leo Burnett, South Asia shared,
“The appointment of Anirban is a significant milestone for the agency as it brings together cohesive strategic leadership to Leo Burnett which will play a critical role in our growth ambitions. Anirban brings a wealth of experience, great leadership acumen and a tenacious commitment to excellence which will not only benefit our existing brand partners but help us drive our new business growth plans. He has a proven track record of success, and I am sure that given our diverse set of brands, partnered with his expertise, will set the bar high for the future.”
Rajdeepak Das, CCO, Publicis Groupe, South Asia and chairman, Leo Burnett, South Asia further added,
“What sets Leo Burnett India apart is our approach to creativity – which has always been rooted in people and purpose. Anirban’s appointment reinforces our commitment to our strategic approach to creativity. I would like to welcome Anirban to the Leo Burnett family.”
Commenting on his appointment, Anirban Roy, chief strategy officer, Leo Burnett India commented,
“Leo Burnett is a remarkable brand which has steadily built a pool of top tier talent, creative momentum and has earned a reputation for doing award winning work that moves the market. These ingredients, along with the stellar leadership team & the enviable client roster is what drew me to Leo Burnett. I am excited to see what we can do together to unlock fame and growth for the brands we serve.”
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Enormous Names Kunal Joshi As Its New Chief Strategy Officer
Kunal Joshi has been named chief strategy officer of Enormous. It is an independent agency that earlier this year won the Grand EFFIE for Jaquar’s campaign.
Joshi joins Enormous as Chief Strategy Officer
Joshi leaves Lowe after a lengthy tenure and joins the agency. With more than 25 years of experience, he is a seasoned professional who has worked for companies like Unilever, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Etisalat, Flipkart, and Swiggy while residing in Singapore, Mumbai, Dubai, and Istanbul. He was the global strategy planning director for Unilever’s Dirt is Good Laundry portfolio, which helped it become the company’s largest brand globally.
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Here’s what they said
Commenting on his move, Kunal Joshi said,
“Enormous shows remarkable agility and resilience that makes them perfectly suited to current business and marketing environments. Enormous is one of the most pedigreed Indian independent agencies with a proven track record and an enviable body of work making it a perfect place to continue growing brands and businesses in the new marketing reality.”
He added,
“With Ashish Khazanchi at the helm, it also presents a great opportunity for me as a strategist to collaborate with one of India’s best creative leaders.”
Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner Enormous stated,
“We have been building an agency that the biggest businesses in the country will trust their brands with. We want to be a place that creates market-moving solutions for the biggest in business. Kunal, with his absolutely stellar reputation and an enviable track record, ups the game for us and all our clients. His experience on Unilever and Tata Motors makes him bring a deep knowledge of markets that we’re looking to leverage for our work.”
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