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TBWA announces a host of senior management changes
MUMBAI: TBWA Worldwide CEO Jean-Marie Dru, has announced a slew of senior management promotions.
Currently vice-chairman, Tom Carroll will be promoted to the position of president. In his new role, Carroll will retain his global client responsibilities, and will also work closely with Dru and Jonathan Ramsden, chief financial officer, on the worldwide management of the network, informs an official release.
In connection with this change, Robert LePlae’s responsibilities as president – North America will expand to include all operations in the region that had previously reported to Carroll.
Keith Smith, currently regional president for Asia/Pacific, will be promoted to the new position of president – International, in which role he will oversee the network’s Europe, Asia/Pacific and Africa/Middle East operations. Smith will continue to be based in Hong Kong.
Jeremy Pagden, current president and CEO of Tequila Worldwide, becomes president-marketing services, responsible for specialized companies such as Integer, Tequila, and Agency.com, adds the release.
“These promotions put in place a very solid management organization for the future of TBWA, and give us the opportunity to recognize individuals who have played key roles in TBWA’s success in the past few years,” said Dru.
Chairman and chief creative officer Lee Clow added, “Jean-Marie has identified the strongest and most passionate group of leaders around the world. I believe, under their leadership, TBWA is perfectly positioned to continue to build up on the outstanding success we have had as a network.”
TBWA Worldwide, a part of Omnicom Group creates disruptive ideas for global clients, including Absolut, Adidas, Apple, Beiersdorf, Henkel, Masterfoods, McDonald’s, Michelin, Nissan, Samsonite and Sony PlayStation.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
