Weber Shandwick, the earned-first global communications agency, today announced the promotion of Shashikanth Someshwar to Chief Executive Officer of Weber Shandwick India, effective October 1.With a team of more than 150 people across Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru, India has become one of Weber Shandwick’s fastest-growing markets in Asia Pacific, fueled by demand from clients in technology, healthcare, consumer, and public affairs. Someshwar’s promotion reinforces the firm’s commitment to building on this momentum and expanding its leadership presence in the region. “India is not only one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia Pacific, but it is also one of the most influential. Shashi’s leadership will ensure that Weber Shandwick continues to be at the forefront of this growth, helping clients navigate change with creativity, innovation, and meaningful impact. His promotion is a critical step in strengthening our leadership bench as we accelerate our regional ambitions,” said Tyler Kim, CEO, APAC, Weber Shandwick. “The promotion is both a personal milestone and a reflection of the incredible journey we have taken as a team. India’s communications landscape is evolving rapidly, and Weber Shandwick is uniquely positioned to help clients seize the opportunities ahead. My focus will be on building the next chapter of growth by strengthening partnerships, embracing innovation, and empowering our team to deliver impact,” said Someshwar.Someshwar has held leadership roles across corporate and consumer practices before stepping in as interim Managing Director of India earlier this year. Working closely with the senior leadership team, he has been instrumental in driving growth, providing strategic counsel to clients, and building teams aligned with the evolving needs of the market.

Weber Shandwick, a leading global communications agency, has appointed Farah Nurili Zuber as Vice President, Head of Communications for Asia-Pacific (APAC). In this newly created role, Zuber will oversee the firm's integrated communications efforts across the region, focusing on a broad range of stakeholders.Zuber brings over 14 years of experience in marketing and communications, having worked with renowned agencies such as Ogilvy Public Relations, ARC Worldwide, Edelman, SPAG FINN Partners, and Redhill. She boasts a specialization in corporate communications and reputation management within the technology, finance, and governance sectors. ?Ç£Farah?ÇÖs extensive regional experience in reputation management and her deep understanding of the business landscape are instrumental in driving our next growth phase. Her appointment demonstrates our commitment to delivering greater value to our employees, clients, and partners in the region. We are thrilled to have her with us,?Ç¥ said Tyler Kim, APAC CEO at Weber Shandwick. Farah said: ?Ç£It is exciting and an honour to be part of Weber Shandwick, an agency renowned for delivering value-driven, earned-first work for decades. Additionally, the agency?ÇÖs culture, which deeply embraces diversity and well-being, is truly refreshing. I strongly believe these two elements - the commitment to the work and to people - are what makes a brand successful and meaningful. I look forward to contributing to the agency?ÇÖs growth moving forward.?Ç¥ Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group.