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JWT Bangalore gains finalist certification in NYF Midas Award
NEW DELHI: Continuing with its excellent performance in the international awards this season, JWT Bangalore has managed to gain a finalist certification for its work for i-flex Solutions at the recently concluded New York Festivals’ International Midas Award.
“The Midas Award is the only financial services communications award dedicated to the recognition of advertising and marketing excellence on a global basis. This is the second consecutive year that JWT Bangalore is winning the Midas award for i-flex,” said JWT Bangalore’s senior vice-president Dhunji Wadia.
This development follows two finalist certifications, which JWT Bangalore has managed in The Advertising Festival (TAF) held in Paris recently.
“The continuous recognition of JWT Bangalore’s work is a testimony to the creative power of the agency. The key lies in maximising the potential of the people within the agency who are charged enough to create work that not just wins awards but also works in the marketplace,” said Wadia.
On the i-flex campaign, Wadia added, “The theme was ‘Making a Difference’ which was metaphorically represented by a match stick – a simple yet potent catalyst that can leverage a small spark to create an abundance of energy and light.”
According to Wadia, some of the other awards which the i-flex work has won for excellence in creativity, design and production are: the League of American Communication Professionals (silver award), the ninth Dalton Pen Awards, USA (award of merit), the South African Pulp and Paper Industries (SAPPI) Trading Printer of the year (silver award for the third consecutive year), the Society for Technical Communication Australian Chapter Award (for the second consecutive year), the Association of Business Communicators of India and the Annual Advertising Club Awards, Chennai (silver).
JWT Bangalore had managed finalist certifications for Madura Garments (Trouser Town) campaign in ‘Best Use of Outdoor Design’ and Spice Telecom in the ‘Best Use of Radio’ categories in the TAF awards.
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PwC India announces leadership change in Deals practice
Shashank Jain steps down as co-leader after nearly three decades with the firm.
MUMBAI: When one dealmaker steps off the pitch, another is ready to take the baton because in the fast-moving world of transactions, the game never really stops. PwC India has announced a leadership transition in its Deals practice, with Shashank Jain stepping down from his role as co-leader to pursue an opportunity in the industry. The practice will continue to be led by Mohit Chopra, ensuring continuity and sustained growth momentum.
PwC India partner and leader for advisory dinesh Arora paid tribute to Jain’s contributions. “We deeply appreciate the significant contributions made by Shashank over close to three decades he has spent with PwC, particularly his defining role in shaping and strengthening our Transaction Services practice in India,” he said. Arora highlighted Jain’s support for clients through some of the most complex and significant transactions in the Indian market, noting his deep technical expertise, sound judgment and nuanced understanding of the evolving M&A landscape.
The Deals practice remains a key growth driver for PwC India, and the firm expects continued expansion under Mohit Chopra’s leadership. He will continue to guide clients through complex transactions and transformational business moments, building on the strong foundation established over the years.
Reflecting on his journey, Shashank Jain said, “I have had an exceptional journey at PwC. I owe my growth and learning to the nurturing environment and leadership development that PwC provided.” He added that he had been working closely with Mohit and the larger team to ensure a smooth transition and expressed confidence that Chopra would take the Deals practice to newer heights.
From intern to respected deals leader, Shashank Jain has clearly closed many successful transactions and now, it seems, he’s ready to strike a new deal of his own.
