Mumbai: Lowe Lintas has announced the appointment of Shantanu Sapre as Chief Business Officer, effective immediately.
In a full-circle moment, Shantanu returns to Lowe Lintas after more than 15 years with the agency in his earlier stint, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the agency’s West operations. During that period, he spearheaded strategic mandates for marquee brands in FMCG, retail, and technology, helping the agency deliver consistent business growth.
With nearly three decades of rich experience in advertising, brand stewardship, and business innovation, Shantanu brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial drive and agency expertise. Since his earlier tenure at Lintas, he has ventured into diverse roles—co-founding a start-up in the play-tech space and advising a growth-stage MSME on strategic expansion, operational design, and business transformation. These experiences have equipped him with entrepreneurial agility and sharp business acumen, complementing his deep expertise in brand-building and leadership.
Known for thriving at the intersection of creativity, technology, and business, Shantanu has consistently championed cross-functional collaboration and a team-first approach to create future-ready strategies for brands.
Commenting on the appointment, Subramanyeswar S. (Subbu), Group CEO – India & CSO – APAC, MullenLowe Global, said, “For us, every client partnership is a shared journey of ambition and possibility. In welcoming Shantanu back, we are investing in leadership that understands not just brands, but the dreams and challenges behind them. His rare blend of depth and entrepreneurial agility will help us stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients – advancing their businesses and shaping stories that truly matter.”
Sharing his excitement on rejoining the agency, Shantanu Sapre said, “Coming back to Lowe Lintas feels like coming home – it’s familiar, but there’s so much new energy in the air. It’s exciting to be part of a fresh chapter as we all navigate the big changes happening in the industry. I’m glad to be back, and I am looking forward to being part of the journey of writing a new story.”
