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J Walter Thompson South Asia appoints Raji Ramaswamy as the CEO of Contract Advertising

by MN4U Bureau
May 12, 2017
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Mumbai:  J Walter Thompson South Asia appoints Raji Ramaswamy as the CEO of Contract Advertising with effect from July 3, 2017. She replaces Rana Barua as he moves out due to personal reasons.

Commenting on Rana Barua, Tarun Rai, CEO, JWT South Asia said; “Over the last four years Rana has built an excellent team of professionals, helped in developing new capabilities, built business and reputation. As a result of his efforts, Contract continues to be counted as one of the best agencies in the country. He will be missed and I am sure he will make a success of whatever he choses to do next. We wish him all the very best. “ 

Speaking about his movement, Rana Barua said; “It’s been an outstanding & fulfilling 4 and a half years for me at Contract & I have enjoyed every moment of this journey. Contract is now clearly among the top few agencies of the country & poised only to get bigger & better.”

With over 25 years in marketing and brand management at J Walter Thomson, Raji is a seasoned communications professional with depth and width of experience. She is driven by all the opportunities in today’s communications landscape including digital, activation, design and integrated marketing.  Over the years, she has worked with some of the most high profile companies and brands, in Mumbai and later in Kolkata, including Kellogg’s, DeBeers, ITC, Tata Steel, Berger Paints, Exide, to name a few.

As the head of JWT Kolkata, she has led a large team to significant business wins and expanded the operations. She has been instrumental in nurturing a workplace that has a diverse pool of creative talent and capability. Under her leadership, JWT Kolkata has consistently had the leadership position in the region and continues to grow.

Her key achievements are leading teams in Category Development, Strategic Planning, Brand Insights, Communication Development and Brand Management. Raji’s deep understanding of the business plays an important role in enabling her to orchestrate multidimensional brand solutions.

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Speaking of the appointment, Tarun Rai, CEO, JWT South Asia said; “I have known Raji for over a decade. She is a consummate advertising professional. Her passion and energy are infectious. She leads from the front and is totally committed to her work and to her clients. She understands the power of collaboration, is a team player and an excellent leader. I am very confident that she will do exceptionally well in her new role and help in meeting our clients’ business objectives and in taking Contract to greater heights.” 

On her new assignment, Raji Ramaswamy, CEO, Contract India said; “Contract Advertising has always been an iconic brand and respected for its commitment to building great brands. With this opportunity, I hope to leverage my vast experience in brand building across categories by creating meaningful communication that will deliver on brand objectives and create campaigns that will work for our clients and the agency” 

Raji is a member of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Council at J Walter Thompson and a recipient of The Telegraph She Leadership Awards 2016.

An avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction, Raji believes that life is all about learning. She loves nature, adventure sports and traveling too.

Tags: Brand InsightsBrand ManagementCategory DevelopmentCommunication DevelopmentContract IndiaJWT South AsiaRaji RamaswamyStrategic PlanningTarun RaiTelegraph She Leadership Awards 2016.

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