New Delhi, 12th September 2025: WPP Media has announced the appointment of Yugam Pant as Managing Partner – Team MFG, where he will lead the Google India account and play a key role as part of the WPP Media Leadership Council (WLC).
With over 17 years of experience across APAC and Europe, Yugam brings a strong track record in media, digital, product, and brand strategy, having contributed to the growth of leading global brands such as Castrol, Flipkart, Abbott, Zalando, and WPP Media. His expertise spans both agency and brand leadership roles, where he has consistently driven transformation and impact in the media and marketing landscape.
Before joining WPP Media, Yugam held senior leadership positions including:
Consulting Partner – Media, Marketing & Growth at a fast-scaling D2C pet care brand
Senior Director – Marketing & Digital (Flipkart Group) at Cleartrip
Head – Media, Brand PR and Partnerships, South Asia at Castrol
He has also worked closely with ventures in HR Tech and Climate Engineering, showcasing his diverse industry experience.
In his new role, Yugam will be spearheading Media Futures Group India (MFG India), focusing on client engagement, regional collaboration, and delivering impactful business outcomes for Google India.
Outside of his professional journey, Yugam is a globally certified high-altitude mountaineer, sketch artist, and music enthusiast, often enjoying conversations over tea.
The appointment underscores WPP Media’s commitment to strengthening its leadership and enhancing strategic partnerships with global clients in India’s fast-evolving media ecosystem.
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