Bishwarup Chakrabarti joins Dentsu as general counsel – South Asia

MUMBAI: Dentsu has reinforced its South Asia leadership by appointing Bishwarup Chakrabarti as general counsel for the region, strengthening its legal and governance muscle as the media and advertising landscape grows more complex.

Chakrabarti moves on from Eros Media World PLC, where he served as general counsel, marking a notable leadership shift within the media and entertainment ecosystem. An alumnus of the National Law School of India University, he brings over two decades of experience spanning media, entertainment and digital businesses, with senior legal roles at Sony and Viacom18.

Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Chakrabarti said his career over the past two decades had been shaped by “the privilege of working with exceptional teams” while navigating “complex regulatory landscapes and supporting high-growth businesses”. He added that he was “excited to begin this new chapter with dentsu’s talented leadership and teams”.

The appointment underscores Dentsu’s focus on tighter risk management, regulatory readiness and strategic oversight as it sharpens its South Asia play.