Cheil India has taped Kaushik Datta as its new Executive Creative Director reporting to Cheil India’s CCO-Vikash Chemjong.
He joins Cheil from Leo Burnett where he helmed their New Delhi office while also managing duties of Art and Design across India.
Datta’s career spans more than 23 years having worked across industries with clients includdin Hutch, Seagram, LG, Bacardi, Apple, Airtel, Kohler, Thumps Up, Maaza, Limca, Minute Maid, Tinder, Fortis, Mc Donald’s, Popeyes, GM, SBI Card, GSK, Hindustan Times, Cargill and many more.
“I believe creativity becomes more powerful and effective when technology comes along with it and Cheil is a great place to do that,” said Datta.
“It’s a great honour and opportunity for me. I am very excited and looking forward to doing some great work.”
Vikash Chemjong, CCO, Cheil India said, “It’s exciting times for us at Cheil. Not only in terms of the type of work we are trying to do but also in terms of the type of talent we are attracting. And now with Kaushik coming in with his talent and experience and rigour and enthusiasm, it’s another shot in the arm for us!”
