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Hari Krishnan

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MD Publicis Content & MD Publicis Groupé Marketing Communications at Publicis Groupe
📍 Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Hari Krishnan is a seasoned advertising leader with over three decades of experience navigating the industrys evolution from print to Web3. As the Managing Director of Content at Publicis Groupe India, he guides brands through the modern media landscape. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hans Raj College, Delhi University.

Beyond his corporate role, Hari is passionate about the power of storytelling and fostering creative talent. This commitment is evident in his founding of CultureDrum, a strategic consultancy that has since evolved into a not-for-profit creative collaboration platform, reflecting his dedication to the industrys culture.

Unique fact: He founded CultureDrum, which he later transitioned into a not-for-profit platform to support creative collaboration and innovation.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
MD Publicis Content & MD Publicis Groupé Marketing Communications
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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Priorities

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Evolving Media Landscape
His career spans from print advertising to modern platforms like gaming and Web 3. 0, and he often speaks about how brands must adapt their communication forms.
Authentic Storytelling
He believes passion for storytelling is the unchanging core of advertising and has publicly criticized the rise of insincere, unimaginative content generated by AI.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
MD Publicis Content & MD Publicis Groupé Marketing Communications
Publicis Groupe
10-2016 - 9-2022
Founder/ Director
CultureDrum
9-2014 - 9-2016
Managing Director
ZenithOptimedia
1-2013 - 9-2014
Chief Operating Officer
Cheil Worldwide Inc.
1-2011 - 12-2012
Country Head- The Blue Hive
WPP
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Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Hans Raj College, Delhi University
1977 - 1989
SSE
DTEA Senior Secondary School
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