Shawn Xavier joins V360 Group as group account director

MUMBAI: V360 Group has strengthened its senior leadership bench with the appointment of Shawn Xavier as group account director, marking a strategic addition to the communications and consulting firm’s growing roster. Xavier took on the role from November 2025, focusing on driving strategy, business development and insight-led client partnerships across the group.

Announcing the move, Xavier said he was pleased to join V360 Group and expressed gratitude to colleagues, mentors and journalist friends who have shaped his professional journey. He noted that their trust and collaboration had played a meaningful role in his career, and said he looked forward to building impactful work alongside V360’s teams and clients.

Xavier brings with him more than a decade of experience from MSLGROUP India, where he spent over ten years rising steadily through the ranks. Most recently, he served as group head from July 2023 to December 2025, following earlier roles as associate director, senior manager and manager. His long tenure saw him handle diverse mandates, manage complex client relationships and contribute to the firm’s leadership and growth in India’s competitive communications landscape.

With a career that began in account support roles and evolved through hands-on management to senior leadership, Xavier’s journey reflects a deep understanding of both the craft and the business of communications. At V360 Group, he is expected to play a key role in shaping strategy-driven narratives, strengthening client engagement and translating insight into measurable impact.