FCB Kinnect has elevated Elstan Rebello to the position of Executive Vice President- South (Branch Head).
In his new role at the FCB Group India run digital-first integrated creative agency, he will be responsible for overseeing the creative, strategy, media, and account management departments and managing P&L for the agency’s high-growth region.
Prior to the elevation, Rebello, who had joined FCB Kinnect as AVP- Client Servicing in June 2020, had been serving the role of VP- Client Servicing for the past three years and has contributed to building the culture of the agency’s Bengaluru Office as well as grown the team to almost a 100 Kinnectors.
Before joining Kinnect in June 2020, he was associated with Network18 Media & Investments as Head- Content Strategy from September 2018 to June 2020 and with Conde Nast India as Associate Director- Digital Solutions (Vogue and GQ) from September 2017 to September 2018.
From August 2010 to July 2017, he served across a slew of roles at BC Web Wise including that of GM- Business Development, Director- Business Development and VP- Business Development and Client Servicing.
In the past, he also worked with OOH Media and DHL.
Sharing his views on the elevation, Elstan Rebello, EVP- South (Branch Head), FCB Kinnect, said, “At Kinnect, the past 4 years have been defined by relentless pursuit of excellence in communication integration. Leading initiatives across auto, luxury, FMCG, and technology sectors has been both challenging and immensely rewarding. As I step into this new role, my commitment remains steadfast: to propel us towards greater heights and amplify our impact through innovative and creative solutions.”
To this, Chandni Mehta, COO, FCB Kinnect, added, “As a truly integrated full-funnel agency, it is imperative for us to have an ambitious team leader to drive our momentum forward. Elstan’s ability to lead brands, deeply understand client requirements, and keep creativity at the core, aligns perfectly with our commitment to #OwnTheBrand. With his well-deserved elevation, we are excited to spearhead our market expansion and strengthen our relationships with existing clients in the South.”
