MSL, Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and engagement firm, announced the appointment of Viju George as Managing Director of 20:20 MSL. George will assume charge effective January 1, 2018, while continuing his current responsibility as India Managing Director of Publicis Consultants Asia.
Viju George succeeds Amrit Ahuja, who is leaving the organisation following a successful 21-year career with the firm, to pursue interests on the corporate side. As Managing Director, George will oversee the operations of 20:20 MSL, Publicis Consultants Asia, and Creative+, the firm’s creative wing, He will continue to report to the India CEO of MSLGroup, Amit Misra.
“Viju’s people-first leadership style and his PR industry expertise make him the right choice. His passion and drive will contribute immensely in building on the success of the firm in the years ahead,†said Misraon the appointment. “On behalf of MSL, I thank Amrit Ahuja for her years of vision, dedication and leadership. Under her leadership 20:20 MSL emerged as India’s leading technology/B2B PR firm, with a strong foundation that we will build on. We wish her the best in her future endeavors,†he added.
With over two decades of communications experience in both advertising and public relations, George has been with the organization for 20 years. He took over as Managing Director of Publicis Consultants Asia in December 2016. George will continue to focus on building the firm’s business while creating more efficiency and value for clients. In addition to the India roles, George will also take on the role as Technology Practice Leader for Asia.