Rajit Gupta has been appointed as VP and Creative Head for Cheil X, Mumbai, an independent full-service agency under Cheil SWA group, to manage its expanding client base in India. With over 17 years of advertising experience and a history of creating impactful campaigns, Rajit will play a crucial role in shaping the agency’s creative direction and driving client success. He will report to Vikash Chemjong, CCO of Cheil India.
Rajit joins Cheil X from McCann Worldgroup, where he was Executive Creative Director and led the creative execution of the G20 summit in India. His career includes stints at renowned agencies such as J. Walter Thompson, Publicis, DDB Mudra, and Contract Advertising, working with top brands like Air India, Coke, Pepsi, Volkswagen, Domino’s, Nestle Maggi, and Nescafe. His work has earned recognition at national and international award shows.
Vikash Chemjong praised Rajit’s extensive brand knowledge, design sense, and creative edge, calling him a perfect fit for Cheil X. Rajit expressed excitement about the new role, describing it as an opportunity to embrace transformation and create impactful work with the support of a well-established company.