JWT Delhi gets new Managing Partner in Sanjeev Bhargava

He replaces Ex-Managing Partner Rohit Ohri who left the agency recently to head Dentsu India.

Neha Saraiya | Delhi | August 3, 2011

JWT Delhi has found its new Managing Partner in Sanjeev Bhargava who is replacing Rohit Ohri who recently resigned from the agency to head Dentsu India. Ohri had put in his papers a couple of months before and served his notice period with the agency till the end of July.

In this leadership role, Bhargava will be responsible for JWT Delhi and ensure future leadership. JWT Delhi is admired for the bluest-of-blue -chip brands, and a proven track record of winning the best accolades.

Sanjeev has vast experience of over 2 decades in advertising. Prior to joining JWT, Sanjeev was with DraftFCB for 18 years. He joined them in 1993 as Group Manager and was promoted as Chief Operating Officer in 2003.  In his career in advertising he has managed diverse clients like Unilever, Nestle, Pepsi, HP, Compaq, Whirlpool, SC Johnson, Hero Honda, Naukri.com, Godfrey Phillips, Boeing, HCL, Frito Lay, Tropicana to name a few. Before joining DraftFCB, Sanjeev was with JWT Delhi for 4 years, and with Lowe where he started his advertising career.

Sanjeev is an MBA from FMS Delhi and a BA in Mathematics (Honours) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi.

Commenting on the appointment, Colvyn Harris, CEO JWT said, “JWT Delhi is our fastest growing office and Sanjeev's proven track record and leadership qualities will ensure our continued leadership in the market. Our client roster comprises India's most admired and successful companies and helping them achieve their market ambitions and growth is our primary task. Sanjeev's role will be crucial for this.”

On his joining JWT, Sanjeev says “JWT has always been an institution that has led the way for advertising in India. The amazingly successful track record of the Delhi office is testimony to the vast resource pool of talent and leadership that exists in the organisation.  I am excited to be part of this team and look forward to taking the organisation to greater heights.”

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