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Navin Kansal joins Grey Digital as senior creative director
MUMBAI: Grey Digital has appointed Navin Kansal as senior creative director.
Prior to Grey, Kansal was with OgilvyOne for nine years. During his stint at OgilvyOne he worked on accounts in the digital space including brands such as Perfetti, Cadbury, Hutch (now Vodafone), The Economist, Tata Safari as well as Unilever brands like Lipton, Dove and Vaseline.
Kansal said, “This is the right time to begin a new innings. Grey Digital has an exciting portfolio of brands – the recent Volkswagen win being a case in point, and a talented team. I am looking forward to doing some good work here.”
Kansal comes with over 13 years of experience. His work has been recognised at Spikes Asia, Yahoo! Big Idea Chair, Abbys, Effies and AMEA.
Grey Digital VP South Asia Sudhir Nair says, “We are delighted to have Navin join our team and look forward to raising the bar in the digital space.”
Grey Digital is one of the leading digital agencies and is part of the global Grey Digital network. Its clients include Adobe, Infosys, Deutsche Bank and ITC amongst others.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
