Motivator appoints Mausumi Kar as managing director India

The appointment is effective from October 1.

Motivator, part of GroupM, a media investment group, announced the appointment of Mausumi Kar as its India managing director. The appointment is effective from October 1. Kar will be Motivator's first woman Managing Director and will report into Sameer (Sam) Singh, CEO of GroupM, South Asia.

Mausumi Kar

She has been associated with GroupM for over 10 years and has handled multiple roles from heading Maxus-North and East, to leading the Google partnership for GroupM nationally. Before the move, she led the independent SBU that handled the Airtel mandate.

Regarding the announcement Singh says, "It's a welcoming change in the organisation. I have seen her work and feel her leadership skills and experience will play a vital role in the firm. I'm looking forward to working with her and wish her all the best for her new role."

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Talking about her new role, Mausumi Kar says, "It has been a rewarding journey at GroupM. I am excited and looking forward to the new assignment. My aim would be to become a trusted advisor to my clients and help them in delivering superior value while delivering the best to our partners. I would like to thank Sam and the leadership team for reposing their faith in me. I am grateful to my team which has made me shine."

Mausumi has over 25 years of experience in the field of media, entertainment and advertising and excels in Brand Management, Communication Planning, Consumer Insights, Ideation and Execution, and Digital Strategy. In her professional tenure, she has held prestigious roles at IPG Group, Havas Group and ESPN-Star Sports.