Prasanth Kumar Celebrates Another Milestone Year

Today marks the birthday of one of the leading marketers in the country, GroupM South Asia's CEO, Prasanth Kumar. Currently leading GroupM's operations in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, Kumar is a visionary leader and seasoned expert in the media and advertising industry. With more than 20 years of experience, he has played a crucial role in influencing the media landscape, promoting innovation, and cultivating excellence.

For almost two decades, Kumar has been a part of the GroupM team.

In 2004, Prasanth Kumar started working with GroupM at Maxus Bangalore. Since joining Maxus Bangalore in 2004, he has served in several executive roles, most notably as Group South Asia's Chief Operating Officer. Under his leadership as CEO of Mindshare India, the company grew rapidly and became a market leader, winning numerous awards and global recognition, including the Cannes Glass Lion and the WARC Grand Prix.

Alongside his work at GroupM, Prasanth Kumar has held the positions of Vice President (2020–22) and President (2020–25) of the Association of Advertising Agencies of India (AAAI). In addition, he has a distinguished career with McCann Erickson, The Hindu, Pepsi, and The Media Edge.

Kumar, an MBA graduate from Madras University, has received praise for his creative thinking and dedication to excellence. He was the first Indian to win the APAC Media Planner of the Year award.

Prasanth Kumar, who goes by PK among his friends, is an inspiration to many people in addition to being a leader in the field. We hope he has an amazing birthday full of happiness and prosperity!