Leo Burnett India has announced the promotion of Vikram Pandey and Sachin Kamble to the role of Chief Creative Officers for Leo Burnett, South Asia. This elevation comes as a recognition of their pivotal roles as National Creative Directors and their significant contributions to the agency’s success.
In their new positions, Pandey and Kamble will report directly to Rajdeepak Das, Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Publicis Groupe – South Asia and Chairman of Leo Burnett – South Asia. They will be tasked with leading the creative growth of the agency across its offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, aiming to elevate its creative output and drive strategic initiatives.
Rajdeepak Das expressed his excitement about this development, highlighting Pandey and Kamble’s integral roles in Leo Burnett’s journey to success. He emphasized their embodiment of the agency’s values, centered around people, purpose, and creativity, and expressed confidence in their ability to further enhance Leo Burnett’s creative prowess.
Amitesh Rao, CEO of Leo Burnett – South Asia, commended Pandey and Kamble for their exceptional talents and commitment to creative excellence. He reiterated the agency’s belief in nurturing and recognizing talent, emphasizing their promotion as a testament to their leadership qualities and contributions.
Speaking about their new roles, Sachin Kamble shared his vision of prioritizing new-age work and championing young talent, aligning with Leo Burnett’s Humankind work ethos aimed at impacting a billion lives. Vikram Pandey expressed his excitement about leading Leo Burnett’s creative endeavors, highlighting their successful track record and the promising future ahead.
Vikram Pandey brings with him 16 years of experience at Leo Burnett, during which he has been instrumental in creating market-moving campaigns for brands like Spotify, Acko, and Airtel. Sachin Kamble, with nearly a decade at Leo Burnett, has played a key role in developing impactful campaigns such as the Bajaj V campaign, which earned Leo Burnett India its first effectiveness award at Cannes Lions.
The elevation of Vikram Pandey and Sachin Kamble to Chief Creative Officers signifies Leo Burnett India’s commitment to nurturing talent and driving creative excellence, setting the stage for continued success and innovation in the advertising industry.