India – Dentsu X has announced the appointment of Jose Leon as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Leon will leverage his expertise in digital transformation, combined with the network’s best-in-class media, analytics, technology, and content capabilities.
His primary focus will be empowering clients through media campaigns that create exceptional consumer experiences, drive transformative solutions through technology, and strengthen their businesses for increased top-line performance.
Moreover, he will mentor teams to strategize meaningful media campaigns in line with the agency’s unique promise, ‘Transforming by design,’ to enhance the brand-people connection.
Anita Kotwani, CEO of media, South Asia, Dentsu, expressed her excitement about Jose’s appointment; she believes Jose’s blend of technology and media acumen makes him a perfect fit for Dentsu X’s vision of creating valuable consumer experiences beyond mere media exposure.
In response to his appointment, Leon stated that Dentsu X’s purpose revolves around understanding people’s motivations beyond digital behavior, earning their attention, and driving action through integrated content creation, technology, data, and behavioral insights.
Meanwhile, Jose brings experience in accelerating growth and building revenues for brands across various industries. Before joining Dentsu X, he served as managing director at the Publicis Groupe for over five years and gained leadership experience in global technology giants like Adobe.