WPP OpenDoor has appointed Deepa Jatkar as India Head, a move set to significantly bolster the collaboration between WPP and a leading global e-commerce company. With her vast experience in business strategy, media, and technology, Jatkar is primed to lead the venture, unlocking fresh growth opportunities and spearheading innovation in the Indian market.
With more than two decades of expertise, Deepa Jatkar is a seasoned professional renowned for crafting impactful, scalable, and innovative solutions across prominent industries. Before assuming her current role, she served as the Chief Growth Officer at Wavemaker, where she played an instrumental role in driving growth initiatives, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and executing strategies that led to organisational success. Her leadership approach, centred around collaboration and measurable outcomes, has been widely praised across her career.
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Deepa’s prior experience at Meta as the Manager of the Global Business Group for the Agency Vertical further underscores her ability to navigate the complexities of the media landscape. In this capacity, she worked closely with India’s leading media agencies, driving strategic growth programmes, improving operational efficiency, and fostering an environment of innovation within the partner ecosystem. Her achievements at Meta highlight her expertise in establishing and maintaining powerful partnerships.
Earlier in her career, Deepa held several leadership roles at MediaCom, including General Manager and Business Director. She was responsible for managing key accounts such as Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Pfizer, providing end-to-end communication solutions. In these roles, she oversaw P&L, managed client relationships, and led high-performance teams, ensuring excellence in media strategy and execution.
Beyond her professional commitments, Deepa has remained dedicated to community development. During a brief career break, she collaborated with the Hi5 Youth Foundation to design basketball excellence programmes for government schools across India, reinforcing her commitment to creating a lasting social impact.
Deepa holds a master’s degree in Communication Studies from Pune University and a postgraduate diploma in Business Management from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science. Her strong academic foundation complements her extensive professional experience, equipping her with both analytical and creative insights to excel in her leadership role.
As she steps into her new position at WPP OpenDoor, Deepa Jatkar is poised to leverage her industry knowledge, leadership acumen, and passion for innovation to drive the success of this promising collaboration. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the growth and transformation of India’s media and e-commerce sectors.
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