Abhimanyu Khedkar appointed MD & head of office at Leo Burnett Mumbai

MUMBAI: Leo Burnett has handed the Mumbai reins to one of its own. Abhimanyu Khedkar has been elevated to managing director and head of office, Mumbai, capping a steady, decade-long rise within the agency and marking a new chapter for the creative powerhouse in India’s advertising capital.

Khedkar said he was happy to begin his new role at Leo Burnett. The promotion follows a rapid sequence of senior leadership positions, most recently as managing partner. Over the years, he has moved through the ranks from senior vice president to executive vice president, executive director and then managing partner, building a reputation for blending brand thinking with business results.

His career spans more than two decades across some of the country’s most influential agencies. Before Leo Burnett, Khedkar worked with BBH India as brand partner and spent over three years at O&M, where he handled the Marico business. Earlier stints include roles at Publicis Ambience and Percept H, where he began his journey in advertising.

With deep experience across FMCG brands, client leadership and agency management, Khedkar’s appointment signals continuity with momentum. For Leo Burnett Mumbai, it is a familiar face stepping into the corner office, and for the industry, another reminder that patience and persistence can still pay off in big ways.