Zeno Group Names Abhishek Gulyani MD, India & Head of Corporate Affairs, APAC

Zeno Group has appointed Abhishek Gulyani as Managing Director for Zeno India and Head of Corporate Affairs for Asia-Pacific. Gulyani will lead Zeno’s operations in India, including the New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore offices, while also overseeing corporate affairs for the firm in the region. He will report to Paul Mottram, Regional President, Asia Pacific, and will join Zeno’s regional and global leadership teams.

Gulyani joins Zeno after a successful four-year tenure as CEO at Hill & Knowlton India, where he grew the business and introduced new services. He has also held senior roles at Avian WE, Genesis Burson-Marsteller, and American Express, contributing to his extensive experience in communications and public affairs.

Paul Mottram, Regional President of Zeno Asia-Pacific, said, “Abhishek’s client-centric approach and innovative mindset will be integral to Zeno’s continued growth in India and the wider region. India’s evolving market creates opportunities for both local and global clients, and with Abhishek’s leadership, our teams are well-equipped to help businesses grow their market presence and reputation.”

Commenting on his new role, Gulyani said, “Zeno’s fearless and entrepreneurial culture is inspiring. Together with my talented colleagues across India and the Asia-Pacific, we will continue to innovate and deliver results that challenge the status quo. At Zeno, we focus on creating campaigns that capture cultural shifts, blending data and creativity.”

Rekha Rao, who led Zeno India from 2020, has left the agency to pursue new opportunities. Zeno Group expressed gratitude for her contributions during her leadership.