Divya Karani, CEO, Dentsu X India has been named the ‘Agency Leader of the Year’ at The Mumbrella Asia Awards 2019. The ceremony was held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on November 6.
Commenting on the win, Karani said: “I feel extremely honoured. To be recognized by the astute Mumbrella Asia Jury is absolutely gratifying. The accolade attests our differential design thinking that is rooted in understanding consumer motivations and in delivering experiences beyond exposures on our clients’ business.”
Dentsu X India has been recognised in the Top 100 Fastest Growing Agencies’ global rankings by Adweek. The agency, notes a communique, has recorded good business growth over the past few years. Dentsu X India is the only agency from India to appear in the list of Top 100 global agencies.
Speaking on the occasion Divya Karani, Chief Executive Officer, Dentsu X India said, “We are simply delighted! This growth, these accolades bear testimony to our differential design thinking and the good work delivered to our clients. They also reflect our culture of partnering our clients every step of the way. This recognition is both gratifying and motivating for us to stay the course.”
According to the communique received, Dentsu X India has also been recognised as the ‘No.1 agency on the New Business Barometer 2018’ by COMvergence, an independent international report and RECMA.
Food product company Apis India has awarded its media mandate to Dentsu X India. Speaking on the association, Pankaj Mishra, CEO, APIS India said: “The Dentsu X team has impressed us with their consumer and market insights, their appreciation of consumer connect and driving experiences. We are very happy to announce our association with Dentsu X.”
Divya Karani
Commenting on the appointment, Divya Karani, CEO, Dentsu X said: “This is a testimony to the value Dentsu X brings to the business. When clients who have experienced our work, reach out to award us new business, it is very gratifying. In a year when we have clinched large new business wins, awards and accolades from the industry, this is the cherry on the cake.”
dentsu X, has roped in Roopam Garg as Chief Client Officer (CCO). Garg brings with him experience of 22 years across multiple markets; India, MENA, China, Vietnam, London.
Commenting on the appointment, Divya Karani, CEO, dentsu X India said: “We are elated to welcome Roopam in the team. He brings immense value to the company with his extensive experience and holistic world-view on best practices. We want to increasingly bring on board senior talent who can carry forward the learnings of seamless integrated Consumer and Brand interaction to bear on our clients’ business.â€
Divya Karani
Speaking about the new role, Garg said: “In my experience across markets, I have come to realise that it’s critical to keep it simple, actionable and measurable for the client. Media is growing in complexity and the agency of the future needs to harness deep learning to innovate relentlessly. I am thrilled to be starting a new chapter with my role at dentsu X India.â€
Garg will report to Karani and will be based out of Delhi.
