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Value 360 goes public with a plot twist
MUMBAI: Just before it hits the stock market, Value 360 Communications has dropped a blockbuster announcement. The 18-year-old PR and brand-building firm is joining forces with filmmaker and AI trailblazer Vivek Anchalia to launch a generative AI-powered creative studio — a bold move meant to future-proof its business as it eyes an IPO on the SME Exchange.
The upcoming studio blends the art of storytelling with the speed of generative tech, promising personalised, high-volume content for brands across platforms — and with a lot less fuss. It’s Value 360’s way of telling the market (and its future shareholders) that it’s not just keeping up with change, it’s helping write the next chapter.
Vivek Anchalia, the man behind India’s first AI-generated feature film Naisha and co-writer of Netflix’s Rajma Chawal, will lead the creative direction of the studio. Anchalia, who also helms the AI-first content company Amazing Indian Stories, called AI “a force multiplier for creativity” that can help brands scale content without killing the soul of storytelling.
“This new AI-powered creative studio reflects Value 360’s larger vision to not just participate, but actively lead the evolution of communications, marketing, and storytelling,” said Value 360 Communications Ltd group CEO & co-founder Kunal Kishore. “As we enter the public markets, we want to demonstrate to our investors, clients, and partners that our growth strategy is rooted in innovation, agility, and anticipating what modern brands will demand over the next decade.”
The studio will sit within Value 360’s growing ecosystem, complementing its PR, influencer, media, and digital services with on-demand, AI-generated creative muscle — perfect for brands racing against the content clock.
“AI is not a threat to creativity, it’s a force multiplier,” said Anchalia. “Together, we are building a model that enables brands to scale quality content like never before, while preserving creative integrity. This is the future of storytelling, and I’m excited to build this vision alongside Value 360.”
The announcement lands just weeks before Value 360 is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus, kicking off the countdown to its IPO. The company, now transitioning from a scrappy startup to a listed firm, is banking on innovation-led growth — and it’s betting big on AI to lead the charge.
Because if content is still king, AI might just be the new crown.
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Dentsu revamps global leadership, names Takeshi Sano global CEO
New structure aims to sharpen execution, accelerate transformation and drive client growth
Tokyo: Dentsu Group has unveiled a sweeping global management shake-up, appointing Takeshi Sano as president & global ceo, effective March 27, 2026. The move is aimed at supercharging execution, driving client growth and accelerating the group’s transformation across 120 countries.
Sano, who currently serves as ceo, dentsu Japan and deputy global coo, has transformed Dentsu Inc. into an integrated growth partner, delivering 11 straight quarters of revenue growth and strong profits for two consecutive years. Since 2023, he has steered dentsu’s business transformation globally as BX ceo, dentsu, and strengthened Japanese client expansion overseas.
“To support the pace of our transformation and strengthen execution, dentsu will sharpen the distinctive value that sets us apart, positioning ourselves as a true growth partner from strategy through execution,” Sano said. “By creating momentum for clients, partners, people and society, we will reinforce trust and steadily enhance corporate value.”
Under the new management, the global coo and global president roles are being removed. Regional CEOs and practice presidents will now report directly to Sano, enabling faster decisions and tighter client alignment. A new global chief transformation officer and global chief corporate affairs officer have been appointed to accelerate enterprise initiatives and reinforce governance.
Yoshimasa Watahiki, currently Coo, dentsu Japan, steps up as director, representative executive officer, executive vice president and global chief corporate affairs officer. Shigeki Endo remains global cfo, bringing over 30 years of global finance expertise to the fore. Both, along with Sano, are slated for approval as directors at the March 27 shareholders’ meeting.
Other key appointments include: Beth Ann Kaminkow as ceo, dentsu Americas & chief global client officer; Andre Andrade, ceo, dentsu EMEA; Yuichi Toyoda, ceo, dentsu APAC; Will Swayne, global practice president – media & integrated solution; Pete Stein, global practice president – CXM; Yasuharu Sasaki, global chief creative officer; Miho Tanimoto, global chief HR officer; Noritaka Omi, global chief transformation officer; Jean Lin, global chief brand officer; Yoshiki Ishihara, global new ventures officer; Manus Wheeler, chief of staff; Jeremy Miller, global chief communications officer; Shirli Zelcer, chief data & technology officer.
Additionally, Toby Benjamin has been appointed as chief media officer at dentsu UK.
The shake-up comes as dentsu looks to accelerate its transformation, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable growth for clients worldwide. “By eliminating redundant layers and empowering leaders closest to clients, we can act faster, execute better and generate sustainable value,” Sano added.
Hiroshi Igarashi, Arinobu Soga and Giulio Malegori will step down from the global management team and take on advisory roles, marking a clean slate for the new executive leadership.
With a sharpened management engine, Dentsu is betting on speed, unity and client-centric execution to drive its next chapter of global growth.
