L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, part of Publicis Groupe India, has appointed Samir Shanbhag as its Business Head and Executive Vice President. Based at the agency’s Mumbai office, he will report to Paritosh Srivastava, CEO, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi and Publicis Worldwide.
He was part of the founding team of independent Rain Creative in Dubai prior to joining L&K Saatchi & Saatchi.
In a career spanning close to three decades, he has also worked with Ogilvy and Contract in Mumbai, and DDB in Dubai.
On the appointment, Srivastava said, “This year has been marked with great business wins and campaigns, making it remarkable for us. Samir’s rich experience in building and growing brands makes him a valuable addition to the leadership. Having been an entrepreneur, he understands the value of client partnerships and how critical is growth and its impact on people and business stability. With Samir now on board, I believe that the leadership at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi is stronger than ever, ready to provide powerful and effective solutions to our clients.”
Shanbhag added, “I am excited to embark on this journey with L&K Saatchi & Saatchi which is driven by the ‘Nothing is Impossible’ philosophy. The growth demonstrated in both business and quality of work over the past few years serves is a testament to this belief. I am confident that we will continue to build upon these success stories, leveraging the ‘Power Of One’ for our clients. I look forward to contributing to the agency’s growth and reputation.”
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