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Bilal Khiyani joins Omnicom Media as senior business director
Marketing veteran brings data-driven expertise from Publicis and Starcom.
MUMBAI: Bilal Khiyani just switched agencies faster than a viral campaign because when your career trajectory is this sharp, even the job title needs an upgrade. Bilal Khiyani (BK) has been appointed senior business director at Omnicom Media, marking a significant leadership move in his journey through India’s marketing and media landscape.
Before joining Omnicom, Khiyani spent over four years at Publicis Groupe, where he rose through key roles including Groupe Solutions director, planning director and associate director. He led high-stakes initiatives such as the Unilever pitch and managed luxury beauty portfolios for brands including YSL, Kiehl’s, Lancôme and Armani Beauty, while also handling Mondelez categories across Malaysia and Singapore. His work focused on data-driven strategy, GenAI innovation and integrated marketing that consistently drove business growth.
Earlier, he advanced at Starcom from management trainee to senior manager planning, leading major accounts such as Procter & Gamble, Royal FrieslandCampina, Kia and Visa with strong emphasis on data-led media strategies and IMC planning. He has also contributed as Visiting Faculty at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology and as Master Trainer with Beyond The Classroom Education, after starting his career at Skyrise Construction and Hive Social Media Marketing Agency.
The appointment strengthens Omnicom Media’s leadership bench with Khiyani’s proven track record in scaling brands, navigating complex markets and blending creativity with measurable results.
In an industry where momentum is everything, Khiyani isn’t just changing desks, he’s bringing the kind of velocity that turns good campaigns into great ones, one strategic move at a time.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
