VML has appointed Shikhar Khanna as its new Chief Strategy Officer. A seasoned integrated strategist with over 18 years of experience across the APAC region, Khanna shared the news of his appointment on LinkedIn.
Reflecting on his return to the WPP ecosystem, Khanna posted:
“Back at WPP. Third time. This time — Mumbai. From Geometry Global (Malaysia) to Mindshare & Mediacom (China), and now VML India as Chief Strategy Officer. Grateful. Charged. Ready.”
Khanna’s expertise lies in brand transformation across diverse communication disciplines. Previously, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer – Media at Dentsu India. His extensive career also includes leadership tenures at prominent agencies such as MediaCom and Mindshare.

























