Hyderabad :

After a long and successful career, Santha John Managing Director of JWT Mindset, Hyderabad will be passing the leadership position to Ram Gedela.

From January 1, she will be assuming an advisory role as Chairman Emeritus, said Colvyn Harris, CEO South Asia of JWT.

In a statement he said, “In recognition of her contribution in bringing JWT Mindset to the forefront and making it a leading advertising agency in the South of India, Santha will continue her association with JWT in an advisory role.”

An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Santha John established Mindset Advertising Private Ltd along with Ram Gedela in 1998. It grew into one of the most awarded agencies with a roster of blue-chip clients, across Hyderabad’s key sectors. In 2011, JWT acquired a majority stake in Mindset Advertising and the agency was rechristened as JWT Mindset.

JWT Mindset consists of a team of 47 people and offers a full-service range of creative services, strategic planning and execution in digital, print and television. Its major clients include Airtel (AP& Kerala), ADP, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Coromandel International Ltd, Dr. Reddy’s Labs, Food Fats & Fertilizers Ltd, Gati Ltd, HIL Ltd, HSBC, Oakridge Group, PHI Seeds, Videocon and LOT Mobiles amongst others.

source: htttp://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Business / The Hindu Bureau  somasekhar.m@thehindu.co.in / Hyderabad – November 13th, 2013