Hanmer MS&L India continues expansion into specialty communications consulting and services with 4 senior hires

Hanmer MS&L India, part of the MS&LGroup, has announced the expansion of its management team in India with the addition of four key hires – Sanjay Sharma as COO, Dhanshekhar Iyer as Finance Director, Hemant Kenkre as Senior Strategist, and Parveez Modak as Senior Vice President. Each will work closely with the Hanmer MS&L management team, staff and clients to support existing and new campaigns.

Jaideep Shergill, CEO, Hanmer MS&L, said, “As Hanmer MS&L continues on its growth path, we as an agency are focused on enhancing our capabilities and providing clients with a broader range of knowledge and expertise. As part of this commitment, we are thrilled to bring aboard some of the industry’s most respected and seasoned professionals, whose combined expertise will provide the level of strategic counsel needed in today’s changing business environment.”

Sanjay Sharma will play a strategic role at a pan-India level and his immediate focus will be to expand the presence of Hanmer MS&L in Delhi. He brings with him over 20 years of rich and diverse experience in the communication industry through his exposure to numerous clients with the likes of Western Union, Nerolac, Westside, ICICI, HDFC, Godrej, Sansui, and Hyundai, among others. Prior to joining Hanmer MS&L, Sharma had held senior positions with Ambience Publicis and Mudra, handling large national clients, including Volkswagen, Wrigley’s and Philips.

Hemant Kenkre, a corporate and brand communications veteran of over 20 years, brings in deep expertise in the areas of media relations, trade communications, crisis and issues management, employee communications and corporate social responsibility. He will play a critical role in advising corporate clients on their communications strategies and campaigns. Prior to joining Hanmer MS&L, Kenkre had held senior positions with MTV Networks Asia (based in Singapore), Cricketnext.com and Clea Public Relations, as well as serving as a columnist with several leading publications in India.

Parveez Modak brings 16 years of rich experience in brand marketing across multiple communications disciplines. He will play a strategic role, advising clients on integrated communications, including campaigns spanning multiple brands, audiences and specialty communications service areas. Prior to joining Hanmer MS&L, Modak had held senior positions at Bates 141 and Ambience Publicis, where he led initiatives with clients and brands, including TVS Motors, Fiat India Automobiles, IDBI Bank, ICICI Bank, Philips, L’Oreal, Sundrop, Sunflower and Playwin.

Dhanshekhar Iyer, who has over 14 years’ experience in finance and accounting, will work on a national level, managing the financial operations of Hanmer MS&L and working closely with the management team and clients. Prior to joining Hanmer MS&L, Iyer had gained experience working at Ogilvy & Mather, Tata Finance and Telco Dealers Leasing & Finance Company.

“In a market where the competition for talent is so fierce, I am thrilled to welcome this foursome of outstanding professionals,” said Glenn Osaki, President, Asia, MS&LGroup. “Our business revolves around the quality and expertise of our people. I am certain that Sanjay, Hemant, Parveez and Dhanshekhar will make immediate and lasting contributions to our current and future clients,” he added.