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O&M acquires stake in Myanmar’s Today Advertising
MUMBAI: WPP owned creative agency Ogilvy & Mather has acquired a stake in Myanmar’s advertising agency, Today Advertising.
Yangon-based Today Advertising employs 60 people.
“Today Advertising has a great reputation in Myanmar. We believe they are the perfect partner to work alongside us and our clients as the business potential of Asia’s newest frontier becomes apparent,” said Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific chief executive officer Paul Heath.
WPP has had discussions with Today Advertising for long and, finally, has been able to consummate it.
Added Today Advertising CEO Michael Lim, “Ogilvy & Mather Michael Lim is clearly the leader of all the international networks so it makes perfect sense to become partners.”
In all, WPP‘s businesses in the Asia Pacific region currently generate revenues of more than $4 billion, and employ nearly 42,000 people, contributing to group revenues of over $16 billion, including associates, and total employees of over 158,000.
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
