Manesh Swamy has joined First AI as Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, effective June 2025. In this role, he will lead creative services, brand building, and strategy for the venture.
He announced this move via a linkedin post.
Prior to this, Swamy was Managing Director & Chief Creative Officer at LS Digital Group from April 2024 to March 2025, where he oversaw digital marketing, creative direction, and strategic brand initiatives. He also held the position of Chief Creative Officer & Senior Vice President at LS Digital Group between November 2022 and August 2024, driving influencer marketing and creative campaigns, and served as Senior Vice President – Creative, Social Media, PR & Marcom from April 2021 to November 2022.
Earlier in his career, Swamy spent nearly eight years at Hungama Digital Services as Creative Director from September 2011 to September 2019. He began at Hungama Digital Media Entertainment as a Senior Visualiser in May 2004, progressing to Group Head and later Associate Creative Director by September 2011. During his tenure, he led teams of illustrators, animators, 3D artists, and video compositors to deliver branded experiences, including websites, casual games, videos, 3D animations, experiential marketing, and movie promotions for top brands and film titles.














