Dentsu Communications appoints Vipul Thakkar as NCD

Thakkar moves from DDB Mudra Group, where he was Creative Head - South & East

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | February 23, 2015

Vipul Thakkar

Dentsu India Group has announced the appointment of Vipul Thakkar as the National Creative Director of Dentsu Communications. Thakkar moves from DDB Mudra Group, where he was Creative Head - South & East.

An advertising professional with over 19 years of experience, Thakkar has created work for a wide variety of brands in categories ranging from lifestyle, finance, beverages to fashion and FMCG. At DDB Mudra he was responsible for some iconic work on Royal Challenge, McDowell's No.1, TTK Prestige, Peter England and Jos Alukkas. Prior to DDB Mudra, he was at Ogilvy Bangalore, where he created some brilliant work for ITC Bingo, Sunfeast Yippee, Allen Solly, MTR and Titan watches.

At Dentsu Communications he will work towards strengthening the agency's southern network and expanding the Mumbai operation. His appointment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the group's creative caliber.

Rohit Ohri

Rohit Ohri, Executive Chairman, Dentsu India Group, said, “I am delighted to have Vipul as part of the Dentsu Communications leadership team. 'Work that works' has been Vipul's mantra. His work has worked not only for the brands that he's worked on but also for the agencies he has worked in. He has built motivated integrated teams, seamless agency networks and a solid creative reputation for the organizations he has worked for. I'm confident that Vipul's creative leadership will take Dentsu Communications to greater heights.”

Simi Sabhaney

Simi Sabhaney, CEO, Dentsu Communications, said, “Vipul's deep knowledge of both the south and west markets and his ability to creatively connect the dots in the integrated communication landscape is a perfect combination for a company like ours. I am delighted to welcome Vipul into the DCPL family.”

Thakkar said of his new role, “I am thrilled at this moment when I don the hat of National Creative Director at Dentsu Communications. It will be my pursuit to produce effective communication, eked out from both newer insights and everyday rituals. This is a great opportunity to tap the potential of the south and west markets and to work with the wonderful and energetic team, where I will aim to channelize all energies leveraging our strengths and in validating the proof of the pie by building brands- effectively and consistently.”

Thakkar has won over 40 metals at Abbys, in both print and TV categories, besides the coveted AsiaPacific Adfest, a Spikes and a Kancil. He has also won the Olive Crown Award, The Agency of the Year at The Cochin Advertising Club's Pepper Awards and over two dozen metals at The Bangalore Advertising Club's Big Bang Awards.

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