L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, part of Publicis Groupe in India, has appointed Balakrishna Gajelli as Executive Creative Director (ECD). He will be based in the agency’s Mumbai office and report to Kartik Smetacek, Chief Creative Officer at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi. He has worked with FCB Ulka, BBDO India and Leo Burnett India in the past.
Commenting on his appointment, Smetacek said: “This will be the second time I’m working with Bala. He’s a solid thinker, a talented designer and a trustworthy individual. In recent years, he’s also gained a lot of experience with non-traditional work, working on some on India’s most awarded campaigns. It’s fantastic to have him be part of our team.”