Cheil X has announced the appointment of Ankit Singh as national strategy director.  

Singh will report to Jitender Dabas, CEO, Cheil X, with a mandate to lead the agency’s strategic vision across all Cheil X companies in India.

Singh joins from Hilton, where he served as director – brand marketing, South Asia.

The appointment comes as Cheil X continues to build a new leadership team and evolve into a future-ready, full-funnel agency.

Dabas said, “I’ve always believed that a strong strategic core doesn’t just solve business problems for brands - it shapes the agency’s ability to stay ahead of change. Ankit brings his expertise of partnering with big global and Indian brands and an astute understanding of what marketing and brands need today. We are building a winning team — and Ankit will be a key player in that formation.”

Singh said, “Data and technology are reshaping how brands connect with people, and Cheil has long been at the forefront of this shift — creating connected experiences across the consumer journey. I’ve always been drawn to building new things, so when Jeetu shared his bold vision for Cheil X, it felt like the perfect moment and the right place to build a future‑ready agency that delivers impact at scale.”

In the past, Singh has worked with Leo Burnett, BBH Group, and Grey Worldwide, among others.