Shaun Nanjappa Chendira steps down as Senior Director, Warner Bros Discovery

Shaun Nanjappa Chendira, Senior Director - Warner Bros Discovery, has put down his papers.

According to sources, Chendira’s last working day at the organisation is June 10, 2022.

He joined Discovery Communications in July 2017 as Revenue Head for Kids & Vernacular and was elevated to Head of Advertising Sales – South Asia in 2020.

Chendira is a media industry veteran having two decades of experience, the majority of which has been in leadership roles. 

Prior to Discovery, he was General Manager, India at Da Vinci Media India.

Chendira’s prior engagements include working with Warner Media as Senior Director, English Entertainment Vertical (HBO, HBO HD & Warner Brothers) & Director, Kids vertical (Cartoon Network & cartoonentworkindia.com) for the India region. 

Wavemaker appoints Radhika Radhakrishnan as new global CFO

Wavemaker appoints Radhika Radhakrishnan as the new global CFO. Radhakrishnan will take up the role from mid-June 2022

Wavemaker has announced Radhika Radhakrishnan in the role of global Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to global CEO, Toby Jenner, Radhakrishnan will be part of the Global Leadership Team based in London. She will be responsible for finance, commercial, compliance and legal. Radhakrishnan will be tasked with creating and managing best in class sustainable commercial relationships for Wavemaker and their clients.

Radhakrishnan’s career spans Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) where she held the dual roles of Global Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer BBH London. Prior to her six years at BBH, Radhakrishnan was Finance Director at 20th Century Fox UK and Chief Financial Officer Hachette Filipacchi UK now Hearst Magazines. As a true business partner to the CEO, her strengths include commercial finance planning, global market intelligence, team transformation, and building strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders.

Toby Jenner, Gloabl CEO, said, I’m pleased to welcome Radhika who I know will bring her energy, straight talking approach and extensive commercial know-how to the role. Her drive, energy, and passion will help fuel the continued transformation of Wavemaker and how we evolve and futureproof our business. Radhika can expertly lead, manage, and develop the global financial and commercial product for our business while creating strong and lasting client connections for mutual success.”

Radhika Radhakrishnan said, “I’m truly excited for this opportunity and look forward to helping deliver a collaborative business partnership and culture that fosters innovation. I look forward to leading the talented teams globally and working to cultivate client relationships which transcend transaction and drive meaningful growth.”

RepIndia elevates three senior executives

Digital agency RepIndia has strengthened its leadership core with fresh promotions for three senior officials. In an internal announcement, the agency has confirmed the elevation of designation and roles for three senior team members who have been central figures in RepIndia’s prolific growth over the last 5-6 years.                   

Nazneen Joshi has been promoted to Senior Vice President - Business & Strategy (West). Over the past 6 years, she has developed and cultivated relationships with multiple high-value clients and has also actively contributed to setting up RepIndia’s Bombay office and culture. In her new role, she will be the branch head for the Mumbai office. Nazneen will dedicate her expertise to accelerating revenue growth, settling new markets and developing business strategy.

Following suit, Nikhil Kashyap has been promoted to Vice President - Business & Strategy (North). Over the last few years, Nikhil has enabled RepIndia to accelerate operational excellence and foster a positive work environment. In his new position, Nikhil will be responsible for bringing his deep knowledge and experience to expand the client base, drive profitability, set new markets, and develop sustainable growth strategies.  

Also, Neelanjan Dasgupta has been elevated to the title of Creative Head (West) – RepIndia. Neelanjan has over 15 years of experience in the industry and is in the middle of his second stint at RepIndia. He has constantly delivered award-winning campaigns, won pitches and brought some of the biggest brands across the country to RepIndia’s doorsteps. In his new role, he will be leading the creative strategy across brands for Rep India, covering Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata.

This current wave of senior promotions at RepIndia comes with a view toward sustaining the agency’s momentum and expanding its frontiers across strategy, creativity and technology.

Commenting on the new developments, Archit Chenoy – CEO, RepIndia, said: “When we think of the strides that we have made over the last few years, it is impossible to not mention the efforts and dedication of our senior leadership team led ably by Nazneen, Nikhil and Neel. For us, they exemplify everything that RepIndia stands for: the energy, the passion, the creative spark and, above all else, the humility and professionalism. I would like to extend my congratulations to them all! We have no doubt that all three will continue to brilliantly represent RepIndia and shine in their new roles.”