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FCB Kinnect appoints Nishant Pratap as group executive creative director (South)
Mumbai: FCB Kinnect, an exciting creatively led integrated agency, has appointed Nishant Pratap as the group executive creative director (South). This move highlights the agency’s dedication to continuously enhancing its capabilities and talent in a full-funnel manner, reinforcing its role as a comprehensive partner to brands.
This strategic appointment is part of FCB Kinnect’s commitment to developing top-tier creative departments, aimed at producing innovative and impactful work across all potential media platforms.
Recently, the agency also appointed Neville Shah as its Chief Creative Officer to transform the agency’s creative culture and exceed global benchmarks.
Driven by a passion for crafting bold, impactful work, Neville brought Nishant on board to lead creative excellence and accelerate the growth of FCB Kinnect’s Bengaluru office.
He moved from Ogilvy India, where he was executive creative director. Nishant has also worked previously with McCann Worldgroup and Lowe Lintas.
With nearly 19 years of experience, he has been pivotal in launching and building renowned brands such as Tata Sky, Britannia’s Treat and GoodDay, TVS Apache, Mumbai Indians, IDFC Bank, Tata Salt, Tanishq, Titan, Taneira, Fastrack, Park Avenue, Cadbury, and The Live Love Laugh Foundation.
His legendary body of work comprises the creation of iconic campaigns such as #HeeraHoTum for Tanishq, #YouDoYou for Fastrack, #FindYourJoy for Titan, and #UnityBar for Cadbury. Additionally, Nishant played a pivotal role in launching India’s first awareness campaign on depression for TLLF, featuring Deepika Padukone.
Nishant’s work for Happy Life Welfare and The Dabbawala Foundation’s ‘Share My Dabba’ campaign has been recognised at the D&AD Awards and the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Beyond his professional achievements, he is a published poet, and a spoken word performer, and runs a popular YouTube cooking series called GastroPup.
Speaking on his appointment, FCB Kinnect & FCB/SIX India CEO Rohan Mehta said, “I am excited to welcome Nishant to the Kinnect family. His remarkable creative talent and proven track record position us perfectly to deliver impactful and unique solutions. Nishant’s keen eye for detail and deep understanding of branding are exactly what we need to drive creativity as a catalyst for economic growth. I look forward to seeing more innovative and impactful work for our brands in the South.”
FCB Kinnect CCO Neville Shah added, “Nishant is here to help bring our new vision to life. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a warm approach to leadership. Nishant will strengthen our reputation as a creative powerhouse delivering great value for our clients through great ideas. I’m so very excited to have him come aboard.”
FCB Kinnect group executive creative director (South) Nishant Pratap said, “I’ve got butterflies, elephants and lions in my tummy at the prospect of joining FCB Kinnect. There’s a lot of good jujus going around this wonderful place and I can’t wait to add to it and work with a brilliant creative team. Can’t wait to create some magic, joy and glory.”
Brands
Magnum Ice Cream Netherlands takes control of Kwality Wall’s India from Unilever
61.9 per cent stake transfer reshapes ownership as Unilever exits promoter role
MUMBAI: Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited has entered a new chapter, with The Magnum Ice Cream Company HoldCo 1 Netherlands B.V. acquiring a controlling 61.9 per cent stake from a clutch of Unilever PLC-led entities, marking a significant shift in ownership.
The transaction, completed on March 30, 2026, follows a share purchase agreement signed in June 2025. The incoming promoter picked up over 145 crore equity shares, effectively taking control of the company and being formally classified as its new promoter under regulatory norms.
As part of the deal, the outgoing promoter group, including Unilever Group Limited and its affiliated entities, has fully exited its shareholding in the company. They have now been reclassified from promoter to public shareholders, closing a long-standing association with the ice cream business in India.
The board of Kwality Wall’s (India) Limited took note of the ownership change and approved a series of leadership updates alongside it. Ritesh Tiwari stepped down as director, while Abhijit Bhattacharya was appointed as chairperson and additional non-executive director. Tahir Toloy Tanridagli also joined the board as an additional non-executive director.
The reshuffle signals a broader strategic reset as the Magnum-led entity looks to steer the brand’s next phase of growth in India. The transition has been carried out in line with regulatory requirements, including disclosures tied to the open offer and reclassification norms under market regulations.
With Unilever stepping back and Magnum stepping in, Kwality Wall’s India is effectively getting a fresh scoop of leadership and direction. The coming months will reveal how the new promoter plans to scale the brand in one of the world’s most competitive ice cream markets.
