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Bharti Agrawal joins Monks as Apac CFO for marketing services
Former dentsu finance leader steps into regional role after 11 years
SINGAPORE: Bharti Agrawal has joined Monks as chief financial officer for Apac, marketing services, marking a new chapter after an 11-year stint at dentsu.
Agrawal steps into the regional role with deep experience across Southeast Asia, having most recently served as CFO for Southeast Asia at dentsu. Over the years, she also held leadership positions as CFO for Indochina and earlier in M&A, building a career that blends finance with strategy and transformation.
Reflecting on her move, Bharti Agrawal, chief financial officer, APAC, marketing services at Monks, said, “After 11 incredible years at dentsu, it’s time to turn the page and what a journey it has been.” She added that her time in Southeast Asia helped her grow beyond finance, working closely with business leaders on strategy, operations and building resilient teams.
She credited several mentors and colleagues for shaping her journey, including Sanjay Bhasin, whom she described as a long-time partner, as well as the late Kym Pfitzner for opening early doors. She also acknowledged Simon Jones and David Neal for entrusting her with her first CFO role.
Agrawal’s career began at KPMG, where she spent over a decade across London and Brazil, specialising in transaction services and financial due diligence across sectors including media, telecommunications and energy.
Her move to Monks comes at a time when marketing services firms are sharpening their financial and operational focus across APAC. With her cross-market experience and people-first leadership style, Agrawal is expected to play a key role in steering the company’s regional growth.
As she signs off from dentsu and steps into her new role, Agrawal leaves behind not just a track record of performance, but a network of teams and relationships built on trust, a foundation she now carries into her next innings.
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Gomechanic expands nationwide roadside repair services
200 service bikes now live in major cities, with 300 more planned by mid-2026.
MUMBAI: Gomechanic just gave India’s roads a roadside guardian angel because when your car decides to throw a tantrum at midnight, even the best mechanic needs wheels of his own. Gomechanic, a leading player in India’s automotive service industry, has announced the nationwide expansion of its Roadside Repair Services (RSR), aiming to deliver fast, reliable and tech-enabled assistance to car owners across the country.
The service addresses critical gaps in India’s fragmented roadside assistance market by ensuring trained mechanics reach customers promptly during unexpected breakdowns. It is designed to be especially supportive for individuals driving alone or in unfamiliar areas, with a strong focus on women’s safety and trust during every interaction.
In Phase 1, Gomechanic has deployed 200 service bikes across key cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. Phase 2 will add another 300 bikes, taking coverage to all major cities by the second half of 2026.
The service offers essential support such as flat tyre assistance, battery jump-starts and fuel delivery, backed by 24×7 availability and multilingual customer support. Customers can request help through the Gomechanic mobile app or by calling the dedicated helpline 9388893888.
Gomechanic co-founder and CEO Himanshu Arora said, “Every journey in India is unique, and every car user deserves the security of knowing professional help is never far. With GoMechanic’s Roadside Repair Services, the focus is on reducing downtime during unexpected breakdowns.”
Gomechanic co-founder and COO Muskaan Kakkar added, “This is more than just a service expansion; it is about building trust and reliability for every Indian car owner.”
In a country where breakdowns don’t check the clock or the map, Gomechanic isn’t just fixing cars on the roadside, it’s giving drivers the confidence to keep moving, one reliable rescue at a time.
