GroupM appoints Ashwin Padmanabhan South Asia Chief Operating Officer

Chandigarh, July 5

GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, on Tuesday announced the elevation of Ashwin Padmanabhan as Chief Operating Officer for South Asia.

Ashwin, will now oversee a streamlined structure that brings together GroupM’s extensive and diversified key practices including influencer marketing, content, OOH offering and Nexus. Investments, trading, partnerships, motion and entertainment will continue to be part of his portfolio. Ashwin’s strategic vision will play a pivotal role in seamlessly integrating GroupM’s diversified services, to develop and deliver a best in-class solution that unlocks value for clients and GroupM.

As the current president of GroupM investments, trading, partnerships, motion and entertainment; Ashwin’s commitment to innovation and process-driven excellence has solidified GroupM’s position as a leader in client-centric and technically advanced media solutions.

Chief Executive Officer Prasanth Kumar of GroupM South Asia said, “Ashwin’s deep understanding of client requirements and industry ecosystems and his proven track record ensures a seamless alliance across respective domains. He will continue to drive synergies across multiple practices emphasising simplicity and consolidation to consistently deliver outstanding client work.”