Leo Burnett Elevates Abhimanyu Khedkar as Managing Director, Head of Mumbai Office

Leo Burnett has announced the appointment of Abhimanyu Khedkar as managing director and head of office, Mumbai. In his new role, Khedkar will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s operations, client business and overall growth strategy in the Mumbai market.

The appointment marks a leadership transition that draws on Khedkar’s long-standing association with the agency and his experience across brand building and account management.

Announcement Shared on LinkedIn

Khedkar confirmed the development through a LinkedIn update, where he wrote:

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as managing director & head of office, Mumbai at Leo Burnett!”

Nearly a Decade at Leo Burnett

Khedkar has been with Leo Burnett for close to a decade, during which he has worked across leadership roles and managed key client relationships. His elevation reflects continuity within the agency’s leadership and a reliance on internal talent familiar with its culture and strategic priorities.

Two-Decade Career Across Agencies

Before joining Leo Burnett, Khedkar served as brand partner at BBH India. Earlier in his career, he held senior account leadership roles at agencies including Ogilvy & Mather (O&M), Publicis Ambience and Percept H.

With over two decades of experience in advertising and communications, Khedkar’s career spans multiple sectors and client portfolios, positioning him to lead Leo Burnett’s Mumbai operations at a time of evolving client and market demands.