VML, a global brand and customer experience agency and part of WPP, announced the appointment of Rakesh Chawla as CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions Hub (ES Hub), India.
In his new role, Rakesh will focus on ensuring clients benefit from the ES Hub’s world-class engineering, delivery excellence, and acceleration from emerging technologies, including agentic and generative AI.
The Enterprise Solutions Hub collaborates seamlessly with strategists, creatives, and technologists across VML’s worldwide network. This ensures every client, regardless of location or industry, can access scalable, innovative, and high-quality solutions tailored to their unique challenges and ambitions.
Rakesh Chawla brings deep expertise in building and leading high-performing technology teams for some of the world’s most recognized brands, including Microsoft, Amazon, Sears, and IBM.
YiChung Tay, CEO, VML APAC, said, “With Rakesh at the helm, our clients can expect even greater access to the latest technology and creative thinking—delivered with speed, scale, and precision. His leadership will ensure we continue to set new standards for client partnership and business impact across every market we serve.”
Rakesh Chawla, CEO, VML Enterprise Solutions Hub, said, “I am excited to partner with our clients to help them move faster, innovate boldly, and realize their most ambitious goals. By combining VML’s creative vision with the Hub’s engineering excellence, we will deliver solutions that truly make a difference for our clients’ businesses and their customers.”
Symon Hammacott, Chief Experience Officer, APAC, said, “Our clients are looking for partners who understand their challenges and can deliver meaningful, measurable results. By putting people and innovation at the center of everything we do, we help our clients turn bold ideas into business growth.”
