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  • Elevated roles in APAC and EMEA reflect agency's growth and business trajectory

    We Communications bolsters International Leadership Team

    By Our Staff

     

    WE Communications (WE), a global independent integrated communications agency, has announced new international leadership appointments that showcase the agency’s commitment to global expansion and future growth. Nitin Mantri has been promoted to Regional Executive Managing Director, APAC, along with maintaining his current responsibilities as Group CEO of Avian WE, and Ruth Allchurch to Regional Executive Managing Director, EMEA.

     

    Through these newly created roles, Mantri and Allchurch will be responsible for strengthening WE’s APAC and EMEA operations, including oversight of client retention and business development, nurturing the teams of talent, and playing cross-agency roles in driving strategic growth initiatives like the development of new client services and capabilities. Mantri and Allchurch will continue to report to President of International and Global Chief Operating Officer Kass Sells, who will maintain oversight of WE’s eight international markets and its affiliate network.

     

    Said Melissa Waggener Zorkin, Global CEO of WE Communications: “Our sector and services growth, expanded client partnerships, and acquisitions in these international markets have created an exciting inflection point for our business. We are well positioned to make strategic changes to our broader international leadership team that will enable us to build our blueprint for future growth.”

     

  • Mantri is the first ICCO President from Asia

    Avian WE CEO Nitin Mantri inducted into ICCO Hall of Fame

    By Our Staff

     

    Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE, a leading integrated communications firm in India, was inducted into the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) Hall of Fame. Mantri was given the honour, along with international communications expert and civic activist Nataliya Popovych

     

    Said Nitin Mantri, who was also the first ICCO President from Asia: “I am deeply humbled and honoured to have joined this venerable group of achievers. I would like to thank ICCO for their support and generosity from the very beginning. This recognition gives me new impetus to promote purposeful, ethical, and inclusive communications around the world and foster hope, compassion and understanding in an increasingly polarised and complex world.”

     

    Added Grzegorz Szczepański, ICCO President and CEO, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Poland, said: “The ICCO Hall of Fame is reserved for the most outstanding ambassadors of our profession, those who lead, who inspire and who make an impact. Our two new inductees for 2022 do all of those things and more. I thank Nitin Mantri for his tenure as ICCO President, his work on countless new projects and initiatives drives our organisation and industry forward. And I thank Nataliya for her unbelievable work bringing communicators together in the efforts to save lives in the war in Ukraine. Both of these professionals deserve to be recognised alongside the best of our industry”

     

    Said Melissa Waggener Zorkin, Global CEO and Founder, WE Communications: “Avian WE and Chase India are an integral part of WE Communications and Nitin, as their leader, has always believed in the power of communications to bring about positive community impact, equity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability. We are incredibly proud of his achievements and this well-deserved recognition.”

     

  • Avian WE will support the collaborative with media advocacy

    Avian WE pledges support in battle against coronavirus

    By A Correspondent

     

    Communications agency Avian WE has extended its support to the Covid Action Collaborative , a platform dedicated to combining capabilities and resources to respond effectively to the Covid-19 outbreak. Avian WE will support the collaborative with media advocacy, establishing partnerships and information dissemination among stakeholders including central and state government.has

     

    Said Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE: “In this difficult period, the need of the hour is to come together and show solidarity. Individuals and organisations from all sections of society must work together to address the public health crisis. Avian WE is humbled to join hands with over 150 strong individuals and organisations, with a reach of over 2 million people in 11 states and 100 districts to do our part in the Covid-19 pandemic. We are confident that through this collaborative we will make a positive impact in our community.”

     

    Added Shamal Karkal, CEO, Swasti: “I am pleased that Avian WE have joined The Collaborative. Like others who have joined, they bring their strengths towards deepening the collective impact and their expertise in integrated communications can be leveraged by the members of the collaborative.”

     

     

  • The work will be led out of the agency’s New Delhi headquarters and executed across the country

    Avian WE appointed communications partner for Honda Cars

    By A Correspondent

     

    Avian WE has been appointed as the communications partner of Honda Cars India Limited (Honda). The agency will be responsible for growing awareness of Honda cars across the region through multi-channel integrated communications campaigns.

     

    Said Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE: “Honda is one of the most respected premium automakers in India, offering consumers quality, and technologically-advanced products. It is a pleasure to apply our automotive expertise to a revered brand like Honda.”

     

    On the appointment, Rajesh Goel, Senior Vice President and Director, Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India Limited, said: “Avian WE’s proposed strategy aligns with our communications objectives and we look forward to working with them.”

     

  • The agency to bring the foodco’s ‘One Planet, One Health’ credo to life in India

    Danone awards PR mandate to Avian WE

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading global food brand Danone has appointed Avian WE as its new PR consultancy on record following a competitive pitch. As part of the new partnership, Avian WE will drive Danone’s health and nutrition agenda across India. Avian WE’s remit, notes a communique, covers both corporate and brand communications.

     

    Said Shefali Sapra, Director, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, Danone India: “At Danone, we are committed to building a healthier world with purposeful brands. Avian WE’s expertise in public health and issues-based advocacy makes them an excellent partner to help build meaningful partnerships, educational platforms and communication that will drive adoption and real change.

     

    Added Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE: ““Purpose is no longer an option but an imperative. Today’s consumers expect brands to demonstrate purpose led leadership and play an active role in driving societal change,”. “Danone is the epitome of a global brand committed to acting on its own vision of making the world a better place.” The account will be led from Avian WE’s office in New Delhi.