Lowe Lintas has appointed Shantanu Sapre as Chief Business Officer, with the appointment taking effect immediately.
Sapre returns to Lowe Lintas after previously spending over 15 years at the agency. During that time, he contributed to the expansion of the agency’s West operations and managed strategic mandates for brands in FMCG, retail, and technology.
With close to 30 years of experience in advertising, brand management, and business strategy, Sapre has worked across both agency and entrepreneurial environments. Since leaving Lintas, he co-founded a start-up in the play-tech sector and advised a growth-stage MSME on business expansion and operational design.
Sapre has worked across disciplines including creativity, technology, and business. He has experience in fostering cross-functional collaboration and building brand strategies.
Commenting on the appointment, Subramanyeswar S. (Subbu), Group CEO - India & CSO - APAC, MullenLowe Global said: “For us, every client partnership is a shared journey of ambition and possibility. In welcoming Shantanu back, we are investing in leadership that understands not just brands, but the dreams and challenges behind them. His rare blend of depth and entrepreneurial agility will help us stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients - advancing their businesses and shaping stories that truly matter.”
Sharing his thoughts on rejoining the agency, Shantanu Sapre said: “Coming back to Lowe Lintas feels like coming home - it’s familiar, but there’s so much new energy in the air. It’s exciting to be part of a fresh chapter as we all navigate the big changes happening in the industry. I’m glad to be back, and I am looking forward to being part of the journey of writing a new story.”
