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Euro RSCG appoints creative directors for Delhi office
MUMBAI: Euro RSCG has appointed Ravikumar C and Manoj Jacob as creative directors for its Delhi office. Prior to this, both were associate creative directors at Ogilvy Bengaluru. While Ravikumar was working with the art department, Jacob was into copywriting. With this appointment, both Ravikumar C and Manoj Jacob will work closely with VP creative Delhi Mani Jayaram and will report to Euro RSCG India chief creative officer Satbir Singh. Says Singh, “The two have done some good works and can help cater to the needs of the exciting assignments and important clientele of the agency.” While some of the accounts on which Ravikumar has worked on include BSNL, Vijaya Bank, Jive Fruit Drink, Van Heusen, V Dot and Knorr Soup, Jacob has worked on clients such as Knock Out, Tiffany‘s, Nilgiris Supermarket, Himalaya, AMD, Shell and Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy.
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BNW Developments appoints Swapnil Lal as Chief Marketing Officer
Ex-Sobha Realty marketer to lead global push after AED 802 million Q1 sales.
MUMBAI: In real estate, timing is everything and so is the storyteller behind it. BNW Developments has appointed Swapnil Lal as Chief Marketing Officer, signalling a sharper push into global luxury real estate narratives as the UAE-based developer scales its ambitions.
Lal brings nearly two decades of experience across India and the GCC, having previously served as Head of Marketing at Sobha Realty in the UAE and held senior leadership roles at Lodha Group. His cross-market exposure is expected to help BNW navigate both international investor sentiment and the nuances of the UAE’s fast-evolving property landscape.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for BNW, which reported AED 802 million in sales in Q1 2026, underscoring its growing footprint across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. As competition intensifies in the luxury segment, the company is looking to sharpen its brand voice while expanding its reach among globally mobile investors.
In his new role, Lal will focus on accelerating market penetration across key international channels while driving a digital-first marketing transformation. This includes full-funnel acquisition strategies and the use of AI-led tools to enhance targeting, personalisation and campaign efficiency.
The broader mandate is clear: move beyond visibility to resonance. With the UAE continuing to position itself as a premium long-term investment destination, BNW is betting on a more data-driven and culturally attuned marketing approach to stand out in a crowded luxury real estate market.
As developers race to build skylines, BNW’s latest move suggests the real competition may well be in how those stories are told.
