Fleishman-Hillard appoints new GM for Delhi office

Rahul Mehta moves from Corporate Voice | Weber Shandwick, where he was the Delhi Branch Head

by exchange4media Staff
Published: Jan 22, 2013 2:00 AM | 1 min read

Fleishman-Hillard appoints new GM for Delhi office

Fleishman-Hillard International Communications has appointed Rahul Mehta as Senior Vice President and General Manager in New Delhi. He has also joined Fleishman-Hillard’s India management team. He moves from Corporate Voice | Weber Shandwick, where he was the Delhi Branch Head.

Mehta brings more than 14 years of agency and corporate experience to the position. He also brings significant expertise in sectors such as automotive, consumer goods, B2B, healthcare, telecom, and fashion and lifestyle.

Commenting on Mehta’s appointment, Dave Senay, President and CEO, Fleishman-Hillard said, “Rahul is a highly respected communications practitioner. His ability to deliver senior counsel across a number of business sectors is a testament to his versatility, experience and skills. Add to this his successful track record with growing business and mentoring teams, and we know we have the right leader to move us forward in New Delhi and add to the momentum of our India operations.”

Mehta has previously worked at agencies such as Genesis Burson-Marsteller and Good Relations. He had also worked on the client side as Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications at Max New York Life Insurance.

On his new role, Mehta said, “Fleishman-Hillard’s focus on integrated communications, its investment in digital – plus the strength of its global network – gives me the scope I am looking for in my next career step.”