Omnicom Group has announced the elevation of Chiranjit Chowdhury to the role of Country IT Director – India, a notable milestone in his professional trajectory within the global marketing and communications conglomerate. Assuming charge in April 2025, Chowdhury now leads IT strategy and infrastructure across Omnicom’s extensive agency network in India, supporting over 10,000 professionals across creative, media, analytics and production domains.
With close to twenty years of expertise in enterprise IT and digital transformation, Chowdhury has earned distinction for his ability to guide high-performing, cross-functional teams across diverse geographies. In his new capacity, he is tasked with spearheading technology modernisation, cloud integration, cybersecurity enhancement and service delivery excellence, all attuned to the rapidly evolving demands of India’s digital landscape.
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Previously, Chowdhury held the position of Regional Director – IT Service Delivery (APAC) at Omnicom. In that role, he played a pivotal part in harmonising regional IT services with global benchmarks, significantly enhancing end-user experiences and operational efficiency. His career also includes senior IT leadership positions at TA Digital, Columbus A/S and Aditya Birla Minacs, where he managed global infrastructure initiatives and led critical cloud and security programmes.
This promotion underscores Omnicom’s confidence in Chowdhury’s strategic foresight and ability to architect secure, scalable and business-aligned IT ecosystems. His unwavering commitment to structured execution, stakeholder collaboration and technological innovation is set to drive Omnicom’s India operations toward a more agile and digitally resilient future.
“His continued focus on structured execution, stakeholder engagement, and innovation is expected to propel Omnicom’s India operations toward a more future-ready and resilient digital landscape.”
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