PMG India, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Hakuhodo, has appointed Dhruv Jugran as its new Managing Director.
With over two decades of experience spanning strategic marketing, experiential innovation, and brand transformation, Jugran brings a wealth of expertise to the role. His career includes leadership positions at Ogilvy, Hansa Vision (RK Swamy BBDO), Candid Marketing, and PR Works, where he has delivered award-winning solutions across FMCG, automotive, telecom, mobile technology, fashion, and lifestyle sectors.
Having joined PMG India more than ten years ago, Jugran has been instrumental in transforming the agency from a traditional activation player into a tech-enabled, culturally attuned marketing powerhouse.
Prashant Kaul, Managing Director – South Asia, said, “Dhruv’s appointment as Managing Director, India, is a recognition of his exceptional leadership skills. His ability to balance creative excellence with commercial impact, while championing sustainability and inclusivity, makes him the ideal leader to guide PMG India through its next phase of growth.”
Dhruv Jugran said, “At PMG India, we’ve always stood for purpose-driven creativity. As we begin this new chapter, we are committed to delivering unparalleled excellence and quality, creating significant impact for clients across multiple industries. By leveraging the full power of our PMG & Hakuhodo network, we build marketing ecosystems that are insight-led, technology-enabled, and deeply human in their impact. I am proud to lead a team that is redefining integrated marketing and setting a new benchmark for what’s possible for both Indian and global brands.”
