Bobby Pawar confirmed to be joining JWT India as Chief Creative Office and Managing Partner

As reported Monday JWT India has confirmed they have hired creative heavyweight Bobby Pawar as its Chief Creative Office and Managing Partner for India, adding fresh momentum to the advertising agency’s bid to strengthen and grow its Indian operations.

“I’m excited about the future, and look forward to ensuring our work and the solutions we deliver are the best in the market. We will set the pace in India, as we transform to being an effective creative powerhous” said Pawar.

He joins JWT from Mudra Group, where he served as Chief Creative Officer. Pawar’s career in the advertising industry spans the globe: he has worked for Ogilvy Mumbai, Tara Sinha Associates and Rediffusion in India, and Ogilvy & Mather New York and BBDO Chicago. He returned to India, and joined Mudra, in 2007 and has worked with many tier-one brands, including Volkswagen, Emirates, Philips, Lifesavers and AT&T.

“I’m delighted that Bobby is joining our team – and I have all the confidence that under his leadership, JWT’s creative work will go from strength to strength,” said Michael Maedel, President, JWT Asia Pacific.

The appointment of Pawar will give JWT India the creative muscle and leadership it needs to deliver on the highest ambition of its clients and categories,” said Colvyn Harris, CEO of JWT India.