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Dentsu India Names Ajay Gupte as Chief Operating Officer
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Dentsu India has appointed Ajay Gupte as Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing its executive leadership as the company continues to strengthen operational excellence, client partnerships, and business growth across its agency network.
In his new role, Ajay will oversee business operations, client solutions, and strategic execution, while driving greater collaboration across Dentsu India's integrated capabilities.
Driving Operational Excellence and Client Growth
As Chief Operating Officer, Ajay will play a central role in aligning business operations with the company's strategic priorities, helping accelerate growth while enhancing client delivery across Dentsu India's portfolio of agencies and services.
His appointment reflects Dentsu India's continued focus on delivering integrated marketing, media, and customer experience solutions for clients in an increasingly evolving marketplace.
Bringing More Than Two Decades of Industry Leadership
Ajay joins Dentsu India with more than 20 years of leadership experience across media, advertising, and business strategy.
Prior to this appointment, he served as President – Client Solutions, South Asia at WPP Media, where he led strategic client partnerships across the region.
Earlier, he was CEO, South Asia at Wavemaker, overseeing business growth and client engagement across one of the region's leading media agencies.
Throughout his career, Ajay has also held senior leadership positions at MEC, mediaReach OMD, and OnMobile Global, building extensive experience across India, Southeast Asia, and West Africa.
Looking Ahead
Ajay's appointment strengthens Dentsu India's leadership team as the company continues investing in integrated client solutions, operational efficiency, and long-term business transformation.
His regional leadership experience and proven track record in managing complex client relationships position him to support the company's next phase of growth across the Indian market.
About Dentsu India
Dentsu India is part of the global Dentsu network, providing integrated services across media, creative, customer experience, technology, and data. The company partners with brands to deliver marketing transformation through innovation, strategic consulting, and end-to-end business solutions.