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  • Kurup will drive the growth and diversification plans hands-on

    Rana Barua departs from CLA; Sajan Raj Kurup assumes charge again

    By A Correspondent

     

    Leading independent agency Creativeland Asia and Rana Barua have decided to part ways. On Tuesday, the company issued the following official statement post the annual board review: “Following the board review last month, we arrived at a decision to part ways. It was great to have him here and we thank him for the time he has invested at Creativeland. Rana remains a lovely friend and we wish him the best in his future endeavours,” said Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder and Creative Chairman.

     

    Noted a statement: Kurup will drive the growth and diversification plans hands-on along with CLA’s long-term financial consultant turned full time CFO, Venkat Balasubramanian, Ventureland CEO, Srijib Mallik and a team of business

     

    Commenting on the move, Barua said: “After strong stints in advertising and communications, I have decided to take some time out to pursue newer interests. It’s been a short yet wonderful experience working with the talented and audacious bunch at CLA. I wish Raj and the CLA team the very best for a fabulous future.”

     

     

  • He has already worked as Chief Investment Officer of Ventureland Asia, the group’s venture capital fund

    Creativeland Asia brings on board Venkat Balasubramanian as CFO

    By A Correspondent

     

    Venkat Balasubramanian

    Creativeland Asia Group has brought on board Venkat Balasubramanian as the group’s Chief Financial Officer. Bala has also served as Chief Investment Officer of Ventureland Asia, the group’s venture capital fund.

     

    He has worked in the past with the Smithsonian Institution (US), Agenda 21 (UN), Universal Forum of Cultures (Barcelona), The Earth Centre (UK) and Wieden+Kennedy, as CFO.

     

    On Balasubramanian’s appointment, Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder & Creative Chairman, Creativeland Asia Group, said, “When a prudent investment advisor and a finance expert comes on board, it is early signs of the times to come. Through last two years of his consultancy with Ventureland, I have found in Bala, a great partner who understands the ambition Creativeland has for itself. Now, as a key member of my team, I am certain his finance and legal acumen along with his keen sensitivity for the creative culture and his experience of working across various sectors across the globe will play a significant role in chartering a stronger growth trajectory for Creativeland.”