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OgilvyOne Mumbai among world’s top 10 digital agencies
MUMBAI: WARC has just released its much-awaited rankings of the world’s 100 best digital/ specialist agencies for 2016. And OgilvyOne Worldwide, Mumbai ranks among the top ten at number eight. Incidentally, OgilvyOne is the only Indian agency to rank among the top 50.
The WARC 100 tracks over 2,000 effectiveness and strategy competition winners from around the world to reveal the top 100 best marketing campaigns of the year – as well as the agencies and brands behind them.
Executive chairman and creative director south Asia Piyush Pandey said “It is a matter of great pride that OgilvyOne Mumbai is listed eight on WARC’s list of the top Digital Agencies globally. This is in keeping with our constant endeavour to excel in the digital space in order to serve our clients better in these ever-changing times.
Reacting to the news, a very delighted OgilvyOne Worldwide India president and country head Vikram Menon said, “The WARC 100 is perhaps the industry’s most credible rating of award-winning campaigns and agencies from an effectiveness perspective, globally. And to rank number 8 on the list is a matter of enormous pride. This is the outcome of a conscious effort to provide clients with creative solutions that have a direct impact on their business.
Notably, OgilvyOne worldwide is the only Indian digital agency that has made it to the list every year since it was first released in 2014.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
