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L&K Saatchi & Saatchi ropes in Delna Sethna Patel as CCO
MUMBAI: Delna Sethna Patel joins L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as chief creative officer where she will primarily focus on their P&G businesses namely Head and shoulders, Ariel, Olay and Pampers.
Delna brings with her 17 years of experience having worked with agencies like Lowe, Ambience and JWT. Her last assignment was with Leo Burnett where she was the regional creative director on brand Whisper.
She has worked across an array of brands like Johnson Baby, Croma, Fair & Lovely, Lux, Sunsilk, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Bajaj Auto, Pepsodent, Tata Tea Gold, Lakme, Taj Hotels, Palaces & Resorts and Vivel to name a few.
L&K Saatchi & Saatchi CEO and managing partner Anil S Nair said, “Delna is a kind of creative leader who brings the best out of everyone who works with her, irrespective of the department they work in. We are excited to have such an inspirational leader in our team.”
Patel added, “I am very happy to be back and I’m looking forward to working with Anil and Praveen to grow business and push the creative envelope.”
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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.
