Weber Shandwick India has appointed Arpit Garg as President, bolstering its leadership bench in strategic communications and corporate reputation. With over six years at Adfactors PR and prior leadership roles at Genesis BCW, Garg brings deep CXO advisory experience across telecom, technology, infrastructure, e-commerce, and media strengthening the firm’s consulting-led growth ambitions.
Why This Matters
India’s communications landscape is evolving with:
- Rising demand for CXO-level strategic counsel
- Increased scrutiny on corporate reputation and trust
- Convergence of PR, public affairs, and consulting
- Clients seeking outcome-driven advisory models
Senior leadership depth is now a competitive advantage.
From Leadership to Impact
In his role, Garg is positioned to:
- Strengthen Weber Shandwick India’s advisory and consulting offerings
- Lead complex reputation and transformation mandates
- Deepen C-suite relationships across key sectors
- Drive integrated, insight-led communication strategies
His experience bridges narrative, strategy, and stakeholder management.
Strategic Takeaways
1. PR Is Moving Up the Value Chain
Advisory and consulting now define agency relevance.
2. CXO Trust Drives Long-Term Partnerships
Senior counsel matters more than scale.
3. Sectoral Breadth Enables Strategic Depth
Cross-industry experience strengthens decision-making.
As organisations navigate complexity, risk, and transformation, Weber Shandwick’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on high-value strategic counsel in India. Arpit Garg strengthens the firm’s ability to operate as a trusted partner at the leadership table.This isn’t just a leadership hire.It’s a consulting strategy signal.
