Rahul Roy joins Rediffusion Y&R as Planning Head, South
Rediffusion Y&R has appointed Rahul Roy as Planning Head, South. His last assignment was with Lowe Malaysia as Head and Director – Strategy Planning.
Rediffusion Y&R has appointed Rahul Roy as Planning Head, South. His last assignment was with Lowe Malaysia as Head and Director – Strategy Planning.
On Roy’s appointment, Arvind Mohan, Chief Strategy Officer, Rediffusion Y&R, said, “It is our pleasure to welcome Rahul on board. He brings with him the experience of working in Indian and international markets. His varied knowledge and understanding in marketing and communications will be an asset to our company.”
On his new role, Roy said, “It is a great opportunity for me to work with Rediffusion Y&R. I believe it is essential to design distinct, effective, efficient communication and business growth strategies for the success of clients’ brands. This is where Rediffusion Y&R’s ideology and my personal aspirations fit hand-in-hand. I am excited to take on the challenges of my new role and work with some of the best people in the industry.”
Roy has earlier worked with regional and global teams, on brands ranging from fashion and lifestyle to FMCG and healthcare. He has gained immense knowledge in strategy planning, client relations, brand building, and research, to mention a few.
Roy was awarded the Effie Gold and Silver in 2008 for his hard work and dedication.
Prior to Lowe Malaysia, he had worked with Bates Asia, Ogilvy and BBDO. He has worked on brands like J&J, IBM, ICI Paints, IKEA, Mahindra and Mahindra, Titan, Taj, Sara Lee, Britannia and Kissan in the course of his career.
Roy has also been a speaker and panelist at the Asia Business Forum on ‘Consumer Insights and Building Brand Equity’.
