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Stashfin appoints Havas Media Group India as media AOR
Mumbai: Following the launch of its latest brand film conceptualised by Havas Worldwide India (Creative), neo-banking company Stashfin has further consolidated its relationship with Havas Group India by appointing the agency as its media AOR.
Havas Creative India MD Manas Lahiri and Havas Media Group India president and chief client officer Uday Mohan will jointly lead the mandate, said the company in a statement.
“At Stashfin, we have always followed a customer-centric approach to provide unique and relevant services leading to greater financial freedom and inclusion, and we strongly believe in the power of integration,” said Stashfin co-founder Shruti Aggarwal. “We found Havas Group India to be in sync with our vision and growth plans. Their integrated capabilities coupled with market expertise made them the right choice for us to drive the brand. We look forward to their contributions in this critical phase of our growth journey.”
“We’re building a unique brand, a brand that has a strong purpose of driving financial inclusion as well as financial freedom,” commented Stashfin VP – marketing Gaurav Nijhawan. “I also feel fintech needs to be seen as an easy and accessible place. Havas Group India can certainly help us deliver on that front.”
“It is indeed a delight for us to win the integrated mandate of Stashfin, as it not only showcases our prowess as an integrated village in India but also enables us to deliver on the client/customer-centric model seamlessly,” stated Havas Media Group India CEO Mohit Joshi. “Using Havas Media’s Meaningful Media Experience (Mx) approach and Converged tool, we will be able to connect the brand with the right audiences at the right time whilst securing a strong brand presence in the market for them.”
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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.
