Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, August 2025 – Saatchi Propagate India, the full-funnel digital agency under Publicis Groupe India, has appointed Saurabh Mankhand as Executive Vice President & Head of Consumer Experience. Returning to the Groupe with over 20 years of expertise in integrated marketing, digital transformation, and innovation, Saurabh will spearhead the agency’s consumer experience practice—blending strategy, data, content, platform innovation, and emerging technologies to deliver measurable brand impact. His appointment underscores the agency’s focus on driving predictive, personalised, and omni-channel brand experiences that meet evolving consumer expectations and fuel long-term client growth.
Before joining Saatchi Propagate, Saurabh was Business Head – eCommerce, Technology Services at OLIVER+, where he led eCommerce and technology solutions for global clients, including Unilever, across multiple geographies. He managed a 100+ member cross-functional team delivering high-scale content operations, quality governance processes, and operational efficiencies.
Previously, he was Senior Vice President & Head of Delivery and later Sr. Vice President – West at Indigo Consulting (part of Publicis Groupe), managing P&L, new service offerings, and integrated campaigns for major brands such as Reliance Jio, Disney FoxStar, RSVP, and Dharma Productions. His work included launching new service verticals, achieving double-digit growth, and delivering high-impact campaigns like the digital rollout of Dreamery Greek Yogurt.
Saurabh also spent over eight years at Ogilvy India, where he held leadership roles including Vice President and Client Services Director, working on accounts like Vodafone, IBM, and CEAT. He conceptualized award-winning campaigns, delivered business growth strategies, and fostered strong client relationships. Earlier in his career, he held key account and client partnership roles at TheoryM Interactive and DIREM Marketing Services, gaining valuable experience in brand activation, loyalty programs, and relationship marketing.
About Saatchi Propagate India
A full-funnel digital agency under Publicis Groupe India, Saatchi Propagate specializes in building brands online by integrating creative, data, and technology-driven solutions. Headquartered in Mumbai, the agency offers a comprehensive suite of services across digital strategy, consumer experience, content creation, and performance marketing.
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