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Cannes Lions 2014: Will JWT, Lowe, McCann steal the show?
MUMBAI: Of the seven Indian entries shortlisted in Film Craft and Brand Content & Entertainment Lions four are of JWT India’s Nike campaign.
Titled ‘Make every yard count’ has been qualified for the finals in these categories. The campaign has also been shortlisted in the Film Lions category under two subcategories – Editing and Sound Design.
In the Branded Content & Entertainment Lions category Lowe and Partner’s work for HUL has been shortlisted. ‘Kan Khajura Tesan’ was an effort to reach out to the media dark areas. It has also been shortlisted in the Integrated Lions category. The entry has already bagged a Gold in the Mobile Lions category.
McCann Worldgroup’s ‘Share My Dabba’ campaign which has grabbed two Silver Lions in the Direct Lions has made it to the Titanium category shortlist.
The work was for Happy Life Welfare with the help of Dabbawala Foundation and aimed to feed street kids grabbed the attention of not only India’s Human Resource Minister but also inspired many other lunch services to take the initiative forward.
India currently has 22 Lions in its kitty.
However, as Cannes Lions 2014 nears to the closure, will India’s entries add to the final wining tally? We will have to wait and watch.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
