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Debashis Paul to join Percept H as COO
MUMBAI: After a stint of over 12 years at McCann Erickson, Debashis Paul joining Percept H as chief operating officer.
Paul resigns as McCann Erickson India EVP and McCann Social head.
Assuming the national role at Percept H, Paul will manage agency‘s offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai and Lucknow.
Paul said, “The portfolio of clients I have handled at McCann Erickson is very enviable. I have had deep and long-term involvement with clients like Nestle, HP, Coca-Cola and earlier Reckitt & Benckiser. McCann also handles few global accounts that have helped me in getting a perspective of a global client. I have also had the experience of handling Indian appointment clients like Perfetti and Dabur. It has been a great journey where I have managed different kinds of clients and in almost all categories.”
Paul has been heading the Delhi branch since 2007. Prior to joining McCann Erickson, he was with Saatchi & Saatchi for over five years. He had worked at Saatchi & Saatchi‘s as head of Calcutta office before moving to Delhi as head.
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CA Yash Shah named associate director at Deloitte
Finance transformation expert takes the next big step in consulting career
MUMBAI: CA Yash Shah has taken a significant leap in his career, joining Deloitte as an associate director. Known for his expertise in finance transformation and enterprise performance, Shah’s appointment marks a new chapter in his consulting journey.
Shah brings a wealth of experience, having spent nearly seven years at EY, where he rose from consultant to manager. Along the way, he honed his skills in Sap BPC, Tagetik, and business transformation, helping organisations streamline processes and deliver high-impact solutions.
Before joining Deloitte, Shah held multiple roles at EY, including senior consultant, consultant, and executive assistant, showcasing a steady rise through the ranks thanks to his domain knowledge and consistent performance.
A graduate of Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Shah started his academic journey at Don Bosco High School and has steadily built a career defined by expertise, adaptability, and a flair for solving complex financial challenges.
At Deloitte, he is expected to leverage his deep experience to drive strategic initiatives, enhance client value, and make a mark in the world of finance transformation consulting.
