Indonesia – M&C Saatchi Performance, a global performance marketing agency, has announced the promotion of Nachiket Desai to the position of country director for Indonesia. Desai will continue to report to Roshat Adnani in his new role as country director Indonesia.
As the country director for Indonesia, He will focus on driving company expansion and improving profitability. Among his duties are the creation of services tailored to the Indonesian market, with a focus on direct-to-consumer (D2C) businesses, digital transformations, and retail commerce.
After more than six years with the firm, Desai started his career in Mumbai and afterwards moved to Indonesia. He is credited for leading the charge to open the Jakarta office in 2019.
The Indonesia team at M&C Saatchi Performance has grown under Desai’s direction, growing to include more than 70 marketers and contributing to the agency’s overall success. His strategic insight and dedication to quality have not only increased income but also expanded the customer base, allowing to create a firm presence in the Indonesian market.
Speaking about the appointment, Roshat Adnani, managing partner APAC at M&C Saatchi Performance, expressed, “I am delighted to announce Nachiket’s promotion to Country Director Indonesia, a journey that began when he joined as our first hire in 2019 for the Jakarta office. From Sr. Account Manager to a key leader in our 70+ member team, Nachiket has played a pivotal role in not only growing our business but has also been instrumental in shaping a collaborative and innovative work culture.
He added, “As we expand in the market, we trust Nachiket to take our business to newer heights while making Jakarta a centre of excellence in the region.”
Meanwhile, talking about his appointment, Desai said, “I’ve witnessed in first-person the huge growth that our business has experienced in Indonesia since we first launched. When we opened in 2019, there was only a few of us and today we’re over 70 in the team. The country’s growing economy and fast talent development in the digital industry present us with a dynamic landscape to make a meaningful impact for brands investing in digital media.”
“Stepping into this role, I’m enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead. Driving our clients’ growth will remain our priority while we leverage the latest performance marketing technologies to innovate. In the long-term, we hope to make our business in Jakarta a centre of excellence for the whole APAC region,” Desai added.