PMG India, a subsidiary of the Hakuhodo Inc, has elevated Dhruv Jugran to managing director.

He was vice president and has been with the organisation since 2014. 

The move also coincides with PMG India completing 18 years of operations in the country.

Prashant Kaul, managing director – South Asia, said, “Dhruv’s appointment as Managing Director, India, is a recognition of his exceptional leadership skills. His ability to remain calm under pressure, his aptitude to balance creative excellence with commercial impact, while championing sustainability and inclusivity, makes him the ideal leader to guide PMG India through its next phase of growth.”

Jugran said, "At PMG India, we've always stood for purpose-driven creativity. As we begin this new chapter, we are committed to delivering unparalleled excellence and quality, creating significant impact for clients across multiple industries. By leveraging the full power of our PMG and Hakuhodo network, we build marketing ecosystems that are insight-led, technology-enabled, and deeply human in their impact. I am proud to lead a team that is redefining Integrated marketing and setting a new benchmark for what's possible for both Indian and global brands.”