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Navin Khemka
Chief Executive Officer at EssenceMediacom
Navin Khemka is the Chief Executive Officer for EssenceMediacom South Asia, a position he was appointed to in December 2022.1 He is a seasoned media and advertising professional with extensive experience in the industry.
Career Highlights
Khemka has been with GroupM, the parent company of EssenceMediacom, for over 10 years.5 Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions within the GroupM network, including roles at MediaCom India.
In his current position, Khemka is responsible for driving the integration of Essence's digital and data-driven approach with MediaCom's multichannel, audience planning, and strategic media expertise.1 This merger aims to facilitate client growth globally by providing an agile response to the evolving media landscape.
Leadership and Recognition
Under Khemka's leadership, EssenceMediacom has achieved significant success:
- The agency is currently ranked as the No.1 agency globally.4
- Khemka was awarded the 'Media Agency Head of the Year' at the e4m Media Ace Awards.6
Industry Insights
Khemka is known for sharing valuable insights on industry trends and developments. He has spoken about the agency's growth, performance, and strategies for navigating the festive season in India.3 His expertise extends to areas such as media investment, digital transformation, and client relationship management.
Navin Khemka is based in Gurgaon, India, and reports to both Prasanth Kumar (GroupM South Asia CEO) and Rupert McPetrie (EssenceMediacom APAC CEO).1 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username navin-khemka-71a52b8.2
