Tag: Jose Leon

  • Sujata Dwibedy & Jose Leon assigned leadership roles at dentsu

    Sujata Dwibedy & Jose Leon assigned leadership roles at dentsu

    MUMBAI: Two arrows have left the quiver of dentsu india. The goal is that the duo will enhance the business at the leading Indian agency and drive it into its next phase of growth. Sujata Dwibedy has been named CEO, dentsu x, while Jose Leon has taken on the role of CEO, retail media business. Both executives will report to dentsu, CEO-media for south Asia, Anita Kotwani.

    Sujata, who brings 26 years’ experience in strategy, planning, research, buying and innovation, will steer dentsu x towards integrated excellence across media, technology and creative services. her appointment is seen as a key move to forge transformative partnerships and deliver outstanding client outcomes.

    Jose, with a strong background in deep tech, commerce and digital consulting – including previous leadership roles at global digital platform companies – will lead the retail media business. his role is expected to enhance dentsu’s retail media offerings by delivering tech-driven, personalised campaigns that combine consultation, implementation and activation at scale.

    dentsu, CEO for south Asia, Harsha Razdan said the new appointments reflect dentsu india’s relentless pursuit of excellence and its commitment to staying ahead of industry trends, positioning the network for further innovation and market leadership.

  • dentsu X India bags digital media mandate for LG Electronics

    dentsu X India bags digital media mandate for LG Electronics

    Mumbai: dentsu X India has been awarded the digital media mandate for LG Electronics, a consumer electronics brand. The account was won following a competitive multi-agency pitch and will be serviced from the agency’s New Delhi office.

    As per the mandate, dentsu X – the data & tech-driven agency from dentsu India, will cater to digital media solutions for the brand. It will offer a comprehensive suite of solutions overseeing online marketing plans across social media platforms, content creation, influencer marketing, media planning and buying, analytics, and full-funnel management for LG Electronics’ B2B segment and B2C website.

    This partnership underscores dentsu X’s commitment to upholding the brand’s philosophy of transparency and integrity. The agency will play an instrumental role in amplifying and expanding the brand’s digital footprint with innovative and engaging brand strategies. Leveraging its Media, Tech, Data, and Content expertise, dentsu X aims to deliver transformative digital-first experiences, driving business growth and solidifying LG Electronics’ leadership in the consumer electronic industry.

    Commenting on the partnership, dentsu X India CEO Jose Leon said, “We are thrilled to welcome LG Electronics onboard. This strategic win aligns perfectly with dentsu X’s digital-first and data-driven approach. We aim to enhance LG’s digital presence through cutting-edge strategies, driving growth and reinforcing its leadership in the consumer electronics industry.”

    dentsu CEO Media South Asia Anita Kotwani added, “We are excited to join forces with LG Electronics, a leader in the Consumer Electronics industry. LG’s blend of contemporary innovation and authentic approach, along with its evolving core philosophies, aligns seamlessly with dentsu X’s goal of creating transformative brand experiences. Our commitment to driving revenue growth through distinctive data-driven and consumer-centric strategies will add significant value to LG Electronics. We are confident that our digital solutions will support them in achieving its business objectives and further strengthen its industry leadership.”

    LG Electronics India head of corporate marketing Jae Hyung Jun commented, “We are thrilled to partner with dentsu X as we elevate our digital presence. With dentsu X’s innovative approach and deep understanding of the digital landscape, we are confident this collaboration will further strengthen LG’s connect with our customers across digital platforms. We look forward to leveraging their expertise to enhance brand engagement and drive impactful results for LG India.”

  • Welspun appoints dentsu X as its partner for integrated media solutions

    Welspun appoints dentsu X as its partner for integrated media solutions

    Mumbai: Welspun – a global leader in home textiles, has awarded its media duties to dentsu X – the data & tech-driven agency from dentsu India. The account was won following a multi-agency pitch and will be serviced from the agency’s Mumbai office.

    As per the mandate, dentsu X’s robust talent pool will intrinsically focus on offering pioneering solutions to enhance the brand’s business outcomes. It will cater to the entire gamut of integrated media services in the Bed & Bath and flooring categories, overseeing media strategy, planning, and buying for Digital and traditional media. The agency’s purpose-driven media expertise combined with the network’s strategic foray into practices like Martech (big data, analytics, CRM, CDP) gaming, Omni Channel commerce, and content is certain to empower the brand to further build upon revenues.

    It is pertinent to note here that Welspun’s brands have been highly active on digital and traditional media platforms, engaging with consumers across multiple touchpoints. ‘SPACES,’ known for its premium home textile offerings, has gained recognition for its exceptional quality and innovations, while Welspun, the mass Home textile brand, has consistently provided value-driven solutions that address real consumer pain points through innovative products.

    Welspun Global Brands, domestic business CEO Manjari Upadhye added, “The competition among the agencies was fierce, and each one presented fantastic ideas, strategies, and data, which made our decision quite challenging. However, dentsu X stood out with its innovative approach, comprehensive understanding of our brand, and compelling vision for our consumer-centric marketing strategy. Bed and bath categories are traditionally considered commodity-driven. Our challenge lies in differentiating ourselves and elevating the brand value within this segment. As the largest spender in the Bed & Bath category over the past 2-3 years, we understand the importance of a robust media strategy to drive our growth. We have chosen to partner with dentsu X due to their exceptional track record in handling similar categories, which will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping our strategies moving forward.”

    Speaking on the win, dentsu media CEO, South Asia Anita Kotwani said, “Adding Welspun India to our clientele is a remarkable win. The network believes in going from pillar to post, fostering our strengths, and redefining practices for brands to supersede their targeted outcomes in the India market. I am proud of the team that has relentlessly worked on the pitch. Their innovative approach to catering to Welspun’s business objectives has led to this victory.  This is much in line with dentsu X’s proposition of ‘experience beyond exposure’ and I am certain of them achieving many new milestones with this partnership.”

    dentsu X India CEO Jose Leon added, “Relationships don’t just come from precise media exposures or stalking people programmatically. Relationships come from valuable experiences that all connect to tell amazing stories and this is what we would bring to foray at Welspun too. We aim to be laser-focused towards ensuring long-term & sustainable growth for the brand. Super excited to be part of this next phase of transformation with the team at Welspun.”

  • Jose Leon elevated as MD of Indigo Consulting

    Jose Leon elevated as MD of Indigo Consulting

    Mumbai: Publicis Groupe on Monday announced the elevation of Jose Leon as managing director of Indigo Consulting – the digital business transformation (DBT) arm of the company in the country.

    Leon is a digital strategy and tech expert with over 25 years of corporate experience across global brands like Adobe and Xerox. He joined Publicis Groupe as DBT business president. 

    He was promoted as the COO of the company in 2020.

    Leon earlier worked closely with the Indigo Consulting CEO Rajesh Ghatge, who has recently been in transition to a wider role in Publicis Groupe. “There could be no better succession plan than Jose at the helm of Indigo Consulting,” said Ghatge on Leon’s appointment. “He has considerably accelerated investments by bringing in best-in-class talent across delivery & technology functions and plans to ramp-up these endeavours through 2022-23, for bespoke software engineering, core application modernisation and CX & EX re-imagination projects.”

    Moving forward, Leon will work closely with the newly appointed Publicis Groupe India digital technology business CEO Amaresh Godbole. “Indigo Consulting has deep domain knowledge across financial services and retail, which will be key growth drivers for Publicis Groupe’s digital technology business, especially D2C commerce,” stated Godbole. “I’m grateful to inherit a strong leader in Jose who runs the Indigo Consulting business with passion and ownership. I’m excited to partner with him as he leads the brand into its next phase of growth across software engineering, content platform build, e-commerce, and data offerings.”

    “My main focus has been to change and challenge the way Indigo Consulting works with its customers and create a world-class agile organisation. Our foundation is solid,” commented Jose Leon. “With massive acceleration in digital demand, our line-of-sight to demand is strong and my goal is to ensure that our endeavors will meet the velocity we see in the market for DBT business leading to exponential rather than incremental growth.