Jitender Dabas is set to bid farewell to McCann Worldgroup after an impressive tenure of over 14 years, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career. Currently serving as both Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Dabas has confirmed his departure, signaling a major leadership transition at the agency.
Dabas joined McCann India in 2015 as Executive Vice President & Head of Strategy and has since been instrumental in shaping the agency’s strategic vision and creative excellence. With nearly 25 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industry, he has played a key role in crafting brand narratives for some of the world’s most renowned companies, including Pepsi Foods, Nokia, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Hero Honda, General Motors, Mastercard, and Sony.
An alumnus of IIT Delhi, Dabas began his professional journey at Draft FCB Ulka (now FCB Ulka) and went on to work with J. Walter Thompson (JWT) and Grey Worldwide India Pvt Ltd. However, it was at McCann Worldgroup that he made the most profound impact, leading strategic initiatives across multiple divisions, including McCann, McCann Health, MRM/McCann, and Momentum Worldwide. His departure marks the end of an era for McCann India, leaving behind a legacy of transformative work and strategic leadership.
