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Srikanth Sarathy promoted as Leo Burnett Mumbai head
MUMBAI: Leo Burnett has promoted Srikanth Sarathy as the head of the Mumbai office. Sarathy, who was earlier brand partner, has been with the agency for almost a decade now.
Confirming the development to Indiantelevision.com, Leo Burnett chairman and CEO Arvind Sharma said, “Srikanth has been with us in various capacities for the past 10 odd years. He was in the Mumbai office for the first five years, then with the London office for three years, following which he returned back to Mumbai two years ago. We had always identified him as a star.”
Sarathy had a set of clients like McDonald, Coke, Heinz etc under his belt as brand partner. He will now be responsible for all the business falling under Leo Burnett’s Mumbai office.
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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.
