Menaka Menon joins Draftfcb Ulka Bangalore as Head, Strategic Planning

Menon started her career at the then FCB Ulka, as part of its Star One programme. She then moved to JWT where she spent over seven years, before moving on to assignments with Big FM, UTV New Media and MTV

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | August 6, 2013

Menaka Menon

Draftfcb Ulka has appointed Menaka Menon as Head – Strategic Planning in its Bangalore office. She has over 13 years' experience in advertising and media. Her professional interests include new media, understanding youth consumer and their buying behaviour.

An alumnus of MICA, Menon started her career at the then FCB Ulka, as part of its Star One programme. She then moved to JWT where she spent over seven years, before moving on to assignments with Big FM, UTV New Media and MTV. During the course of her career, she has worked on several big brands such as Amul, Knorr, Levi's, Kotak, Diageo and Star across Mumbai and Bangalore.

On her second stint at Draftfcb Ulka, Menon said, “DraftfcbUlka is known for the strategic contribution it provides to client businesses. I started my career here and I am really excited about the opportunity to come back. The Bangalore office has a very good portfolio of clients and brands, and I look forward to partnering them.”

Dennis Koshy, Vice-President, Draftfcb Ulka Bangalore, said, “Menaka brings valuable experience across categories to Draftfcb Ulka. Having started her career with us, she is familiar with the organisation and I am sure she will add significant value to our clients here.”

Nitin Karkare, COO, Draftfcb Ulka, commented, “Bangalore is a critical operation for us with prestigious brands like Sunfeast, Minto, Candyman, Santoor, Chandrika in our portfolio. Menaka is part of our Star One programme and we are delighted to have her back on board. I am sure she will add a lot of value to the business with her rich experience across categories.”

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