Leo Burnett India announces the appointment of Abhimanyu Khedkar as Managing Director and Head of Office, Mumbai, strengthening its leadership in creative strategy and brand transformation.
Leo Burnett India has announced the appointment of Abhimanyu Khedkar as Managing Director and Head of Office, Mumbai, marking a significant addition to its senior leadership team. In his new role, Khedkar will lead Leo Burnett’s Mumbai operations, overseeing business growth, talent development, and creative excellence across the agency’s diverse portfolio of clients.
With more than two decades of experience in advertising and brand building, Khedkar has worked with several leading agencies and multinational brands, blending strategic insight with creative leadership. Before this appointment, he played a pivotal role in steering large-scale brand transformations and integrated marketing initiatives across sectors such as FMCG, tech, and automotive.
This move underscores Leo Burnett’s commitment to nurturing leadership that drives modern creativity—powered by data, culture, and sharp human insights. As Managing Director & Head of Office, Mumbai, Khedkar will focus on accelerating the agency’s next phase of growth while strengthening its reputation as a creative powerhouse within the Publicis Groupe network.
The appointment reinforces Leo Burnett’s vision to continually evolve with the changing dynamics of India’s advertising landscape, aligning innovation with purposeful brand storytelling.

