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Ogilvy & Mather Mumbai’s new management structure keeps young leaders in mind
MUMBAI: Effective July 7, Ogilvy & Mather has made the following changes in the Mumbai Office Management Structure:
• All Ogilvy Mumbai’s businesses and account management resources will be brought together under 5 clusters, each headed by an Executive Vice President & Cluster Head.
• The five new EVPs & Cluster Heads are: Abhik Santara, Ajay Menon, Hitesh Patel, Prakash Nair and VR Rajesh.
• These EVPs & Cluster Heads will form the core business leadership team for Ogilvy Mumbai. They will work with Kunal Jeswani, who is both CEO of Ogilvy India as well as the Head of Office for Ogilvy Mumbai, to drive Ogilvy’s flagship Mumbai office.
The new management structure is designed to empower Ogilvy’s young leaders and create a width of leadership to re-engineer the agency for growth over the next 5 years, drive greater focus on clients within each cluster, drive new capabilities and services, and a deeper focus on talent and training.
“Like any great team, we need to put the right people in the right roles; we need to work harder and train harder than the competition; and we need to play to win. Ogilvy Mumbai is a great team. And we’re playing to win. Abhik, Ajay, Hitesh, Prakash and Rajesh are our best young business leaders and we are empowering them to shape this agency. We are building for the future and this is only the beginning,” said Ogilvy India CEO and Head of Office – Ogilvy Mumbai, Kunal Jeswani.
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Havas Media Network India bags integrated media mandate for Aakash Educational Services Limited
PivotRoots and Arena Media to drive 360° strategy for student outreach
NEW DELHI: Havas Media Network India has secured the integrated media mandate for Aakash Educational Services Limited, following a competitive multi-agency pitch, signalling a fresh push by the education major to sharpen its reach among students nationwide.
The mandate will be jointly handled by PivotRoots and Arena Media, both part of the Havas network. Together, they will roll out a full-spectrum media strategy designed to boost AESL’s visibility across digital and traditional platforms.
At the heart of the partnership lies a simple idea: making the brand not just seen, but sought after. The agencies will blend data, technology and creative storytelling to craft campaigns that resonate with students and parents navigating an increasingly digital-first education landscape.
Aakash Educational Services Limited SVP marketing Kanika Kumar Nijhawan said, “At Aakash, we believe success is built through a structured, long-term and data-driven approach. As we expand across the country, adopting a more integrated approach to media is essential. This partnership marks a significant step towards building stronger connections with our audiences.”
Under the arrangement, PivotRoots will spearhead digital and performance marketing, covering social media, influencer collaborations and data-led optimisation. Meanwhile, Arena Media will focus on traditional channels including print, television, radio, cinema and outdoor advertising, ensuring consistent messaging across touchpoints.
Havas Media Network India chief executive officer Mohit Joshi said, “Delivering for a powerhouse like AESL requires both scale and precision. By combining Arena Media and PivotRoots, we are deploying our Converged.AI platform to create a 360-degree strategy that drives engagement, conversions and long-term growth.”
Echoing the sentiment, PivotRoots founder and chief executive officer Shibu Shivanandan added that the collaboration would focus on building “impactful, full-funnel experiences” powered by deep analytics and performance-led marketing.
With a strong legacy in coaching for medical and engineering entrance exams, AESL is now doubling down on integrated media to stay ahead in a crowded, fast-evolving education market. The partnership with Havas signals a clear intent: to turn visibility into meaningful engagement and, ultimately, student success.
