Gahlaut is slated to replace Bobby Pawar, who is joining Havas Group
Ajay Gahlaut, former chief creative officer of Ogilvy North in India, will be joining Publicis Worldwide India, Campaign India has learned.
Gahlaut is slated to replace Bobby Pawar, MD and CCO, Publicis Worldwide South Asia. Pawar is joining Havas Group as chairman and chief creative officer in January.
The move has been confirmed by sources with knowledge of the matter.
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