Indiantelevision.com Team

(25 October 2007 3:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Carat has appointed Radhesh Uchil as general manager Carat India (West & South).

He comes from Bates PanGulf Group in Dubai, where he was senior vice president/COO.

In this new position Uchil will undertake the running of the Mumbai and southern operations of Carat building on the quality of the agency's talent and overall taking the company to the next level.

"Radhesh brings with him rich experience in media, both within India and the Middle East. As the media world becomes increasingly global, Radhesh's experience is ideal to partner Carat as it moves into the next phase of development," said Carat India MD P V Narayanmoorthy, announcing the appointment.

Aegis Media Asia South CEO Richard Halmarick (and acting CEO Carat India) said, "Radhesh is a true professional with a positive attitude to face and overcome challenges.
This is really refreshing in a market where most people are looking out for safe options."

Uchil said, "I look forward to furthering my learning process on the various tools and processes that are proprietary to this company. The company is in an aggressive mode in India at the moment, and that makes it an opportune time to be a part of their rise. I believe I will be able to positively contribute to the company's growth in India and it will be a mutually beneficial relationship."

Uchil is a senior media professional with over 17 years of experience covering markets as diverse as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, North Africa, Iraq, the gulf markets and of course, India.

Prior to Bates PanGulf, he was media director/area manager with Fortune Promseven/Universal Media 7, Dubai.