Former Bollywood actress Mayoori Kango, best known for her role in the 1996 film Papa Kehte Hain, has been appointed as the new CEO of Publicis Groupe’s India Delivery Center. This marks a return to the company for Kango, who had previously worked there.
Mayoori Kango’s Career Shift 🔄
From Film to Corporate: After a brief acting career that included films like Naseem and Papa Kehte Hain, Kango made a significant career change. She quit the film industry and pursued an MBA in the U.S.
Corporate Journey: Her corporate career began with a number of roles at various digital agencies. She previously held senior positions at Publicis Groupe’s agencies, including Zenith and Performics, before moving to Google in 2019.
Role at Google: At Google, she served as the Industry Head for AI, Martech, and Media Solutions.
New Role at Publicis: In her new position, she will lead the Publicis Global Delivery (PGD) operations in India and will also be part of the global executive leadership team. Her new responsibilities will focus on shaping the company’s solutions and services across media, tech, and digital, with a strong emphasis on their AI practice.
About Publicis Groupe 🏢
Publicis Groupe is a French multinational advertising and public relations company. It is one of the world’s largest communications and marketing groups, with a presence in over 100 countries. It is one of the “Big Four” advertising companies, alongside WPP, Interpublic, and Omnicom. The company is known for its “Power of One” model, which aims to provide clients with seamless, integrated services across all its agencies.
