Narayan Devanathan to be National Planning Head of Dentsu Marcom

NEW DELHI: Advertising and communications services provider Dentsu India Group today announced appointment of Narayan Devanathan as the National Planning Head, Dentsu Marcom.

"He will be a key member of the new leadership team at Dentsu India Group. His primary responsibilities will involve leading strategic planning for current and prospective clients across Dentsu Marcom offices in India," Dentsu said in a statement.

"It's an exciting time for us at Dentsu India Group. We have triggered a transformation, a new beginning and a reinvigoration of our India presence," Dentsu India Group Executive Chairman Rohit Ohri said.

Prior to the latest appointment, Devanathan was the Chief Strategy Officer at Euro RSCG.

"Over his 19 years in the business, Narayan has worked across capacities in planning and copy with leading advertising agencies in India and the United States," the statement said.

Prior to Euro, Narayan was Senior Planning Director at Ogilvy and Mather India.

The Dentsu India Group comprises three independent, full-service advertising agencies -- Dentsu Communications, Dentsu Marcom and Dentsu Creative Impact.