Edelman has elevated Bhavna Jagtiani to CEO of its India operations and Kunal Arora to Head of Digital for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, reinforcing its leadership team and digital capabilities.
Jagtiani, previously Chief Operating Officer for India, has been with Edelman for 22 years. She began her career as an Account Executive and has since led integrated teams across India and Hong Kong. As CEO, she will focus on business strategy, growth, client relationships, and enhancing the firm’s capabilities.
Arora, formerly Managing Director for India Digital and APAC Studio Lead, brings over 16 years of experience in digital advertising. His expertise spans digital crisis management, social media, and digital reputation, including a tenure at Hungama Digital Services. In his new role, he will oversee Edelman’s digital operations across APAC, ensuring seamless integration of digital solutions across client offerings.
Both Jagtiani and Arora will report to Rakesh Thukral, Edelman’s APAC CEO. Thukral praised their leadership, highlighting Jagtiani’s role in fostering a strong workplace culture and Arora’s contributions to integrating cutting-edge digital capabilities.
These appointments, effective immediately, reflect Edelman’s commitment to driving innovation and strategic growth in the region.
