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Melt Update | 24 Nov | Nike Appoints Chris Madsen as Sports Marketing Director, SEA & India & MORE

Ritwika Gupta, November 24, 2021

Meanwhile, Volkswagen is reviewing its global media planning and buying account, which is currently held by Omnicom-owned PHD.

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1. Nike Appoints Chris Madsen as Sports Marketing Director, SEA & India
Nike has appointed Chris Madsen as its sports marketing director for Southeast Asia and India, reports marketing interactive. Prior to this, Madsen was head of partnership management at the Asian office of Chelsea Football Club. He also helmed the commercial partnerships manager role at the London Irish Rugby Club for close to two years.

2. Volkswagen Reviews Global Media Account
Volkswagen is reviewing its global media planning and buying account, which is currently held by Omnicom-owned PHD. According to campaign UK, the account spans brands including VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat. PHD was appointed in 2016, taking over the account in 2017, clinching Volkswagen Group’s then-estimated $3bn business.

3. Tata Digital Appoints Dirk Lewis as Corporate Communications Lead
Tata Digital has named Dirk Lewis as its Corporate Communications Lead. In his new role, he will be leading the corporate communications team and ORM. Prior to this, Lewis was associated with MSL Group and contributed as Group Head for 3 years.

4. L’Oreal India Names Krishna Vilasini Bharadwaj as Director – Corporate Affairs & Engagement
L’Oreal India has appointed Krishna Vilasini Bharadwaj as its Director – Corporate Affairs & Engagement. Bharadwaj was formerly associated with Abbott Healthcare where she worked for 5 years. She has also worked with agencies like Genesis Burson – Marsteller, Waggener, Bates 141, CyberMedia, and more.