Mumbai: VML India, WPP’s leading marketing transformation company, has announced the appointment of Dhruv Warrior as Executive Creative Director. Bringing over 17 years of experience in advertising and brand communication, Warrior joins the agency from Foxymoron, adding a strong blend of strategic insight, creativity, and cultural storytelling to the team.
An internationally awarded creative professional, Warrior has held key positions at JWT, VMLY&R Dubai, and Foxymoron. He is known for creating impactful, culturally relevant campaigns that fuse technology, trend analysis, and finely tuned craft to deliver powerful brand narratives.
Babita Baruah, CEO – VML India, said, “We are excited to have Dhruv join our team. Dhruv’s commitment to infusing creativity with culture will continue to elevate VML’s ethos. Dhruv will work closely with Kalpesh Patankar and Sachin Dhir to continue driving our best work for our clients.”
Kalpesh Patankar, Chief Creative Officer – VML India, added, “Dhruv brings in the creativity that understands both global ambitions and local nuances. He has a keen cultural sensibility and a strong command of modern storytelling. VML is constantly evolving to be creatively bold, strategically relevant, and deeply connected to the audiences we serve. We are excited to have Dhruv join us and we look forward to doing some great work.”
Sharing his excitement, Dhruv Warrior, Executive Creative Director – VML India, said, “I am thrilled to join VML India. I firmly believe that creative thinking is the engine of transformation, driving strategy, media, engagement, and innovation. VML has set a benchmark in merging insights, strategy, technology, and innovation in their work, and I look forward to continuing to build the strategic acumen to further strengthen the agency’s creative vision. I would like to thank the leadership for this opportunity, and I am certain we are going to continue to bring out great work for our brands.”
Based out of VML’s Bangalore office, Warrior will report to Kalpesh Patankar and play a key role in driving the agency’s next wave of culturally resonant and strategically grounded creative work.
