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Redhill expands presence and services in India
Mumbai: Redhill Communications, a Singapore-headquartered full-service global communications agency with a presence in more than 20 countries, has marked the commencement of its tenth founding anniversary with strategic enhancements to its India presence and structure. In response to evolving market needs, Redhill’s integrated communications offering is expanded with digital, design, content creation & sustainability capabilities through VS Story, which Redhill acquired in 2022.
Gaurav Prabhu, a seasoned PR and Communications professional with over 15 years of experience, has been appointed as Redhill’s India Country Head. He will spearhead client counsel, brand positioning, and strategic initiatives, contributing to the growth and success of Redhill in the Indian market. As a result of a regional regrouping initiative, Redhill India will now fold within the newly minted Redhill India-Middle East-Africa (IMEA) region, with Anit Kurian as managing director. Redhill’s impact services such as digital and sustainability communications will be led globally by social entrepreneur and VS Story founder, Jacqui Hocking.
Redhill president Manisha Seewal said: “With Jacqui, Gaurav, and Anit leading our new India story and growing our reach and offerings in India, we are confident of our 10th year being a landmark one. Our client conversations in India are often ahead of the rest of the world when it comes to the need for an integrated communications solution, and agility and multi-market presence are often the deciding factors. By strengthening our suite of offerings to now include Sustainability and CSR Storytelling, we believe that we have created the right solution as we grow our presence and impact, enabling us to expand on the range of work that we do every day.”
Redhill country head of India Gaurav Prabhu said: “I am excited to assume the role of country head – of India at Redhill. Leading our exceptionally talented team on this journey is not just a privilege, but a profound responsibility. We are committed to delivering not only innovative strategies but transformative solutions that will redefine the standards of excellence for our clients across India. With our combined expertise, we stand resolute in our mission to ignite impact change and pave the way for unparalleled success.”
Redhill India (including VS Story) has a staff strength of more than 20 professionals across six cities in India and counts Amazon India, Essilor Luxottica, Emirates Group, Dormer Pramet, Danone, PayPal, LinkedIn, and Builder.ai among its clients. Under Redhill’s ‘One Contract’ model of one-time contracting for multi-geography work, Redhill has also delivered in India for Redhill global clients from multiple international markets. Redhill Studio’s portfolio of offerings includes storyboarding, filming, photography and post-production of various projects such as sustainability reports, authentic documentaries, employee engagement video campaigns, visual graphics and animation, infographics, aerial videography and more.
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
