Edelman APAC goes for new leadership
Rakesh Thukral is named COO and Adrian Warr moves into a regional role, as Warren Fernandez reshapes leadership team
Rakesh Thukral has been appointed as chief operating officer for Asia-Pacific, following Warren Fernandez's restructuring of his leadership team after his arrival at Edelman as regional CEO.
Thukral's new role is part of a broader restructuring of Edelman's leadership team in Asia-Pacific. He will continue to hold the position of managing director for India, while reporting to Fernandez for a remit COO that includes overseeing day-to-day operations across the region.
In addition, Adrian Warr has stepped down from his role as CEO for Southeast Asia, as these markets now report directly to Fernandez. Warr is regional vice-chairman for practises and sectors, overseeing the company's brand, corporate, impact and ESG teams, as well as leading the health and technology sectors. His new role comes after John Kerr, vice-chairman of technology at Edelman, recently left the company after 17 years with Edelman and Zeno in Asia.
