We love our differences. It breeds
disagreements, divergent opinions
and conflicts but the result is
always brilliance.
Our People
Our People
We love our differences. It breeds
disagreements, divergent opinions
and conflicts but the result is
always brilliance.
Managing Director
Vinod got into advertising
35 years ago inspired by Bill Bernbach. However, it was his association with the late
Mr. Deepak Gera, that helped him gain so much more. Vinod has travelled an interesting journey from being an employee to owning the agency that he so admired. He is the cultural custodian of Network, encouraging and motivating people to punch way above their weight. A very passionate human being he dives in whole-heartedly into everything he does
Executive Director
A Media Moghul in his own right, Harish has been in advertising for over 3 decades now. After leading quite a few of the global group agencies to dizzying heights, Harish has chosen Network as his new home. Praising its agile, flexible and collaborative culture, he considers Network, an agency of the future. A keen sports enthusiast, he believes he is an eternal optimist, and is hugely inspired by Uday Kotak.
Chief Operating Officer
Murli stumbled into advertising 30 years ago, but found it a perfect fit as he went along. He believes it is the only industry that keeps people young and well-rounded. He is a big fan of Mohd. Rafi, and indulges in Cooking and Photography in his free time. He has spent over 25 years at Network guiding it to become the powerhouse that it is.
Chief Creative Officer
Shayon is a roadie and a big-time movie buff.
But at the top of his list comes a passion for advertising. Hailing from the national capital, he is constantly inspired by the past work of some of India’s greatest ad folk.
He claims his advertising career is a thought-through accident, but his work reflects his immense love for brands, having created path-breaking communication across the country.
Vice President - Brand and Digital
Rohan’s dream was to be a Movie Marketer. 11 years later he is one of the leading digital specialists and a key member of Team Network. Rohan calls his foray into Digital an accident, but he has stayed on, because he loves the everyday challenges it poses. In his second stint at Network he is working towards raising the bar and meeting its vision of being a truly integrated agency. Rohan is an avid sports buff and says his mother has been his biggest inspiration.
Executive Creative Director
Pervin believes she is a dreamer by choice, and hence a writer by default. She is so passionate about her writing, that it lists as her top 3 interests, followed by cooking. What she loves about Network is that even in a cut-throat industry, there are lovely people with whom she can learn about respect, loyalty, freedom and discipline.
Sr. Vice President -
Client Servicing
Shilpa is a passionate Baker. She’s also one of the most passionate brand specialists in the business. With a rich experience spanning 21 years, this is her second stint at Network. She feels it is one of the few agencies she can call home. She adores some of the brightest creative minds, and is a strong believer that the creative process can help deliver powerful business solutions.
Sr. Vice President -
Client Services
Samson has spent 20 of his 25 years in advertising at Network. Attracted to the business after watching ‘Dream Merchants’ on TV, he shifted to Mumbai after his higher studies. He believes Network doesn’t have a ‘Prima Donna’ culture which is what makes it so special. Samson loves basketball and says he would have been a professional player had he not joined advertising.
President - Media
Priya may look unassuming, but she is one of the major reasons why Network is a media powerhouse. She says she was ‘born’ in Network and has spent more than 2 decades here. Priya’s philosophy to work is a reflection of her humble personality – to simplify, de-jargonise, be rooted and be practical. She feels Network enables a culture of respect, which is why she has stayed with it for so long.
Executive Creative Director
Krishna Padhye aka KP, as he is popularly known, believes in being ‘to the point’ and ‘keeping life simple’. Inspired by the legendary JRD Tata, he sees his life in Advertising as one that poses refreshing challenges and makes him try new things each day. He likes Network’s ability to accurately gauge client requirements and address them accordingly. But what he really loves here, is that there are no fake smiles around.
Executive Creative Director
Vedashree a.k.a. Veda is a seasoned advertising professional. And that’s just one of her accomplishments. Apart from being an award-winning copywriter, she is also a poet, and a published Author of several books. Veda doesn’t just admire Network’s culture of warmth, but also the fact that people always look out for each other. Her approach to Advertising is summed up with a simple yet powerful mantra – Never. Ever. Bore. Your. Audience.
Chief Financial Officer
Robert calls his advent into advertising a happy accident. His work though, is anything but that. Handling the very complex world of finance balancing the agency’s interests while ensuring tax friendly structures for its employees, means Robert is by far one of the busiest people in the organization. In between, he does steal time for his favourite interests – cricket and travelling.
General Manager-
Studio
Jayesh has travelled a wonderful journey, from being a photo type-setter in the heydays of advertising to who he is today. Over the last 20 years, which were also spent at Network, he has evolved his skill-set to keep up with the times. Jayesh believes that Network can find solutions to practically every problem, and thinks its biggest strength is the freedom it offers to work and express oneself.
Vinod got into advertising
35 years ago inspired by Bill Bernbach. However, it was his association with the late
Mr. Deepak Gera, that helped him gain so much more. Vinod has travelled an interesting journey from being an employee to owning the agency that he so admired. He is the cultural custodian of Network, encouraging and motivating people to punch way above their weight. A very passionate human being he dives in whole-heartedly into everything he does
A Media Moghul in his own right, Harish has been in advertising for over 3 decades now. After leading quite a few of the global group agencies to dizzying heights, Harish has chosen Network as his new home. Praising its agile, flexible and collaborative culture, he considers Network, an agency of the future. A keen sports enthusiast, he believes he is an eternal optimist, and is hugely inspired by Uday Kotak.
Murli stumbled into advertising 30 years ago, but found it a perfect fit as he went along. He believes it is the only industry that keeps people young and well-rounded. He is a big fan of Mohd. Rafi, and indulges in Cooking and Photography in his free time. He has spent over 25 years at Network guiding it to become the powerhouse that it is.
Shayon is a roadie and a big-time movie buff.
But at the top of his list comes a passion for advertising. Hailing from the national capital, he is constantly inspired by the past work of some of India’s greatest ad folk.
He claims his advertising career is a thought-through accident, but his work reflects his immense love for brands, having created path-breaking communication across the country.
Rohan’s dream was to be a Movie Marketer. 11 years later he is one of the leading digital specialists and a key member of Team Network. Rohan calls his foray into Digital an accident, but he has stayed on, because he loves the everyday challenges it poses. In his second stint at Network he is working towards raising the bar and meeting its vision of being a truly integrated agency. Rohan is an avid sports buff and says his mother has been his biggest inspiration.
Pervin believes she is a dreamer by choice, and hence a writer by default. She is so passionate about her writing, that it lists as her top 3 interests, followed by cooking. What she loves about Network is that even in a cut-throat industry, there are lovely people with whom she can learn about respect, loyalty, freedom and discipline.
Shilpa is a passionate Baker. She’s also one of the most passionate brand specialists in the business. With a rich experience spanning 21 years, this is her second stint at Network. She feels it is one of the few agencies she can call home. She adores some of the brightest creative minds, and is a strong believer that the creative process can help deliver powerful business solutions.
Samson has spent 20 of his 25 years in advertising at Network. Attracted to the business after watching ‘Dream Merchants’ on TV, he shifted to Mumbai after his higher studies. He believes Network doesn’t have a ‘Prima Donna’ culture which is what makes it so special. Samson loves basketball and says he would have been a professional player had he not joined advertising.
Priya may look unassuming, but she is one of the major reasons why Network is a media powerhouse. She says she was ‘born’ in Network and has spent more than 2 decades here. Priya’s philosophy to work is a reflection of her humble personality – to simplify, de-jargonise, be rooted and be practical. She feels Network enables a culture of respect, which is why she has stayed with it for so long.
Krishna Padhye aka KP, as he is popularly known, believes in being ‘to the point’ and ‘keeping life simple’. Inspired by the legendary JRD Tata, he sees his life in Advertising as one that poses refreshing challenges and makes him try new things each day. He likes Network’s ability to accurately gauge client requirements and address them accordingly. But what he really loves here, is that there are no fake smiles around.
Vedashree a.k.a. Veda is a seasoned advertising professional. And that’s just one of her accomplishments. Apart from being an award-winning copywriter, she is also a poet, and a published Author of several books. Veda doesn’t just admire Network’s culture of warmth, but also the fact that people always look out for each other. Her approach to Advertising is summed up with a simple yet powerful mantra – Never. Ever. Bore. Your. Audience.
Robert calls his advent into advertising a happy accident. His work though, is anything but that. Handling the very complex world of finance balancing the agency’s interests while ensuring tax friendly structures for its employees, means Robert is by far one of the busiest people in the organization. In between, he does steal time for his favourite interests – cricket and travelling.
Jayesh has travelled a wonderful journey, from being a photo type-setter in the heydays of advertising to who he is today. Over the last 20 years, which were also spent at Network, he has evolved his skill-set to keep up with the times. Jayesh believes that Network can find solutions to practically every problem, and thinks its biggest strength is the freedom it offers to work and express oneself.