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  • Will handle North and West of 20:20 MSL

    MSL appoints Shashanka Nanda as VP

    By Our Staff

     

    Shashanka Nanda
    Shashanka Nanda

    MSL, Publicis Groupe’s strategic communications and PR firm, has announced the appointment of Shashanka Nanda as Vice President, North and West. Nanda was until recently Vice President and Technology Lead at Edelman India.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Amit Misra, CEO, MSL South Asia said: “Shashanka is an accomplished professional. His depth of experience will add strategic value across our diverse client portfolio. As a strategic thinker and team player, his knowledge of the communication environment will be complementary to our operations. I am confident that he will be a great asset to our teams and I look forward to working closely with him.”

     

    Added Viju George, Managing Director, 20:20 MSL: “We are delighted to have Shashanka join our team. With his deep expertise in the technology sector, he will be a terrific addition to our leadership team as we continue to focus on expanding our bouquet of services and upscaling our offerings.”

     

     

  • Prior to this appointment, Mathew held the position of Vice President, responsible for southern operations at Ketchum Sampark

    MSL appoints Cijo Mathew as GM of 20:20 MSL in Bengaluru

    By A Correspondent

     

    Cijo Mathew

    MSL India has announced the appointment of Cijo Mathew as General Manager at 20:20 MSL in Bengaluru.

     

    Commenting on the appointment, Viju George, Managing Director, 20:20 MSL said: “Cijo’s depth of experience will complement the team’s abilities to serve our client needs in Bengaluru, where several leading technology clients are based. Cijo is also a passionate team builder who will continue to inspire and develop our talent in Bengaluru. I am confident that he will be a great fit and I wish him the best.”

     

     

  • MSL India comes on-board post a multi-consultancy pitch

    20:20 MSL wins communications mandate for Adobe India

     

     

    MSL has won the communications mandate for Adobe India. The mandate includes end-to-end communications including public relations, digital, social and analyst relations, starting the April 12018. MSL India comes on-board post a multi-consultancy pitch.

     

    Said Amit Misra, CEO, MSL India: “We take pride in being the communications partner for Adobe, a company known for its cutting-edge technology and work culture. With a clear understanding of Adobe’s ambitions and priorities, we are conscious of our role as strategic advisers, and look forward to supporting Adobe’s growth in India.”

     

    Added Viju George, Managing Director, 20:20 MSL: “We are very proud to be associated with Adobe. A company that has a legacy built on creativity of its people and we feel that is where MSL aligns with them. Together, we believe we will be able to create an important success story.”

     

     

  • George will assume charge effective January 1, 2018, while

    MSL appoints Viju George as MD of 20:20 MSL

     

     

    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.

     

     

  • While Ahuja will be MD, 20:20 MSL, George will be MD of Publicis Consultants Asia

    Amrit Ahuja & Viju George elevated as Chetan Mahajan quits MSL

     

     

    MSLGroup India, the Publicis Group’ strategic communications and engagement firm, has announced the elevation of Amrit Ahuja & Viju George as Managing Directors of 20:20 MSL and Publicis Consultants Asia respectively. Meanwhile, Chetan Mahajan has left the group Amit Misra has also been elevated as CEO of MSLGroup’s India operations. It may be recalled that both Misra and Mahajan were appointed co-MDs in November 2014.

     

    Ahuja who heads the Technology Practice for MSL in Asia, has been promoted to lead 20:20 MSL as Managing Director, effective December 1. Also, Publicis Consultants Asia will now operationally work as an individual brand. George has been elevated to head Publicis Consultants Asia as Managing Director, also effective December 1. Ahuja and Viju fill the roles vacated by Mahajan, who is leaving the firm after 18 years to pursue opportunities outside of Publicis Groupe.

     

    Making the announcement, MSLGroup India CEO, Amit Misra said: “Amrit and Viju are fantastic colleagues with whom I have had the privilege of working over the past three-odd years. Their knowledge of the industry, market and understanding of our strategic regional and global vision are key assets that our clients value immensely. Under their leadership I see our brands growing from strength-to-strength,” adding: “Chetan has been a great partner and colleague. His hard work and passion to grow the firm’s business in India has been unfaltering. We thank him for his valuable contribution and wish him the very best for his future.”

     

    Added Glenn Osaki, MSLGroup Asia President, said, “2016 has been a banner year for MSLGroup in Asia, and India has led the way as one of our top performers globally. Amit Misra’srecent appointment as India CEO has galvanised the firm nationally and fulfilled the Publicis Groupe’s vision for the “Power of One.” Now the promotions of Amrit Ahuja and Viju George as MDs reporting directly to Amit are not only tributes to their immense talent, but also signify our commitment to a multi-brand strategy to serve the diverse needs of our clients and staff in the market.”