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Mangesh Rane

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Founder and Creative Director at OPEN Strategy & Design
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mangesh Rane is the Founder and Creative Director at OPEN Strategy & Design, with a distinguished career at agencies like Trikaya Grey and Contract Advertising. An alumnus of the Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Arts, he has shaped iconic brands including Taj Hotels, ICICI Bank, and Cadbury, winning numerous awards.

He is a passionate advocate for the role of design in transforming society, believing it is crucial for evolving Indias cityscape, education, and lifestyle. This commitment is highlighted by his co-founding of "International Gallerie, " a highly reputed art and culture magazine, reflecting his deep interest in the arts.

He was named designer of the year for three consecutive years and has served on the jury for numerous national and international awards.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Founder and Creative Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Strategic Design
His work and philosophy center on using design to solve complex problems for businesses and society, particularly in the context of a modernizing India.
Brand Building
He has an extensive track record of building and shaping major national brands like Louis Phillipe, Shoppers Stop, and the UB Group throughout his career.
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Career

Work history

5-2011
Founder and Creative Director
OPEN Strategy & Design
6-2005 - 5-2011
Senior Vice President & Executive Creative Director
Contract Advertising India Pvt. Ltd. (A WPP Company)
3-2002 - 5-2005
Sr Creative Director
Lemon
1-2000 - 2-2002
Sr Creative Director
Metaphor Communications
8-1997 - 12-1999
Sr Creative Director
Rediffusion DY&R
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Education
1985 - 1990
BFA
Sir J J Institute Of Applied Arts
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