Deepak Singh appointed ECD at Dentsu Creative Impact

Singh, who returns to Dentsu after nearly two years, has previously worked with Leo Burnett, Grey, McCann and Mudra.

Deepak Singh has been appointed as executive creative director (ECD), Dentsu Creative Impact (DCIPL). This is Singh's second stint at Dentsu.

Singh brings a wealth of experience, spanning 13 years, having worked with the country's most respected advertising firms, among them Leo Burnett, Grey Worldwide, McCann Erickson and Mudra. Joining from TBWA, Singh has handled a gamut of brands like ITC, Philips, Nissan, Datsun, Peter England, Adidas, Electrolux, Bajaj Electricals, Parle-G, Appy Fizz, Bailey, Air India, Tata Indicom, Priyagold Biscuits, ABN Amro Bank, Kia Diamonds, Vimal, Suzlon, UTV, Pantene, Ambuja Cement and Union Bank, in his stints at various agencies.

Welcoming him into the Dentsu family, Rohit Ohri, executive chairman, Dentsu India and CEO, Dentsu APAC, says, "I'm delighted to have Deepak on board as executive creative director at Dentsu Creative Impact. He is an extremely talented individual with a great work ethic. I'm sure that he will be a catalyst in the creative transformation journey that Dentsu embarked on a few years back."

"I am really happy to have Deepak back in my team. These are exciting times for Dentsu India, and we have a clearly defined roadmap as we go ahead. The industry should expect high quality ideas from us, and Deepak will play an integral role in helping Dentsu deliver to that vision," says Soumitra Karnik, national creative director, Dentsu.

"Deepak Singh is a much awarded creative person and one of the finest art talents we have in our country. He has been tasked with partnering me in building a solid creative environment within and a great creative reputation for Dentsu outside," he adds.

On his appointment, Singh says, "As I step into the role of executive creative director at DCIPL, an organisation that I've already shared a very meaningful association with in the past, it feels great to be back. I'm excited to take on new responsibilities and be a part of the agency, a complete integrated agency, with strong plans for the future. I'm really looking forward to working with Soumitra- an inspiring leader and a great mentor. I'm also happy to be a part of his vision, which I feel is quite challenging."

Singh has won over 400 national and international awards at various forums like such as Cannes, One Show, LIA, Goafest, New York Festival, Adfest, Spikes and Young Guns.