Joy Mohanty promoted to national creative director at Publicis Capital India based in Delhi

Publicis Capital India has promoted Joy Mohanty to National Creative Director. Mohanty will continue to be based in Delhi and will report to Bobby Pawar- Chief Creative Officer, Publicis South Asia.

Commenting on Mohanty’s elevation Pawar said, “In the time that I have worked with Joy, I’ve

found him to be not only focused on making great ads, but also finding brilliant solutions to

our clients’ problems. He is also a really good leader. His elevation is recognition of the role he

has played in improving our output in the past year and the role he will play in helping us raise

our game even more.”

Hemant Misra, Chief Executive Officer Publicis Capital stated, “Joy is an ideal partner – cool and

collected, ever smiling, assertive and brilliant. He has the ability to attract talent and harness

simple yet great ideas. His Kitna Deti Hai campaign for Maruti Suzuki is an appropriate example

of this.”

On his new role Mohanty (pictured) said, “I have been on a perpetual quest, trying to find ways to connect with a consumer who essentially does not want to engage with advertising. The width of brands and strength of relationships at Publicis make this new assignment a fabulous opportunity.”

Mohanty has been with Publicis Capital for over 9 years. In a career spanning 21 years he

has done time at FCB Ulka, Bates Clarion, Leo Burnett and Contract. Some of the prominent brands he has worked are: Maruti Suzuki Corporate, Maruti Swift, Maruti A-star, Suzuki Scooters & Motorcycles, LG Home Appliances, Dabur Chyawanprash, Personal Care, Homemade, Thums Up, Maaza, Apollo Tyres, Carrier Aircon, among others.He has won numerous local and international awards, including the One Show, D&AD, New York Festivals and Goafest.