Weber Shandwick has named Shashikant Someshwar as the Chief Executive Officer of its India operations, a significant milestone in the firm’s leadership journey across the Asia Pacific region. With more than 20 years of experience in communications and brand strategy, Someshwar is set to lead the firm’s India business into its next chapter of growth, focusing on innovation, client impact, and talent development.
Someshwar’s career reflects a blend of strategic leadership, business-building expertise, and a sharp focus on consumer-driven communications. Prior to this appointment, he served as Managing Director at Current Global for nearly a decade, where he championed a consumer-first approach to brand-building. His leadership emphasized digital transformation, content-driven storytelling, and integrated communications strategies that elevated brand engagement and strengthened client relationships.
Earlier in his career, Someshwar spent 14 years at Perfect Relations, where he rose from Account Executive to Vice President and Director. In these roles, he contributed to building a communications business that was both commercially robust and operationally strong. His extensive experience in structuring teams, managing large-scale operations, and delivering measurable outcomes has established him as a seasoned leader within the communications industry.
In his new role at Weber Shandwick India, Someshwar will be responsible for spearheading the firm’s strategic vision and driving the next phase of growth. He will place a strong emphasis on innovation, strategic partnerships, and talent empowerment, ensuring that the firm continues to deliver impact-driven communications in India’s dynamic business environment. His deep understanding of both corporate and consumer communications provides him with a unique vantage point to craft solutions tailored to the needs of clients navigating an increasingly complex communications landscape.
“Shashikant Someshwar has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Weber Shandwick India, marking a key milestone in the firm’s leadership evolution across Asia Pacific.”
His appointment reflects Weber Shandwick’s renewed commitment to creativity, agility, and transformation at scale as the firm accelerates its regional ambitions. Under his leadership, the India practice is expected to strengthen its market position, unlock new growth opportunities, and continue building future-ready communications strategies for clients across sectors.
