Kinetic announces changes in key leadership roles

Raju Markandeya has been elevated as COO from his current role of Head –Trading & Buying, which will now be taken care of by Rachana Lokhande, a recent appointment. Adil Khan takes over as Head, North Region

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Mumbai | June 6, 2016

Raju Markandeya

Kinetic India, WPP owned out-of-home advertising agency, has announced changes in its senior management. Raju Markandeya has been elevated as COO, Kinetic India, from his current role of Head –Trading & Buying, which will now be taken care of by Rachana Lokhande, a recent appointment.

For the last seven years in Kinetic, Markandeya has handled the Finance and Trading function and brings with him a rare combination of deep understanding of finance and processes and a keen knowledge of the nitty-gritty of the OOH business. In this new role, all department heads will report to him.

Speaking of his new role, Markandeya said, “I am excited about the new role. I got full support during my tenure from the excellent team at Kinetic. It is like a big family and I have enjoyed working during the last six plus years.  Kinetic believes in a transparent way of managing the business and add value to client spends. We are aiming to set higher standards for the industry under the dynamic leadership of Suresh Balakrishna. I take this opportunity to thank all our media partners who extended full support to Kinetic.”

Adil Khan takes over as Head, North Region. Khan has been with Kinetic for nine years and has a wealth of knowledge and great client relationships in the Delhi market. He will be overseeing all the North markets except UP.

Khan said, “So far the journey with Kinetic has been commendable and with this new role I look forward to strengthen the team and region even more under the leadership and guidance of Suresh Balakrishna.”

Suresh Balakrishna

Suresh Balakrishna, CEO, Suth Asia and Middle East, Kinetic, commented, “Both Raju and Adil have been pillars of Kinetic over the last few years. These are extremely well deserved elevations for both of them, and I am sure that Kinetic will grow from strength to strength under their leadership.”

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