Chief Executive Officer, J. Walter Thompson, South Asia / J. Walter Thompson Company, South Asia.

Tarun returned to J. Walter Thompson as Chief Executive Officer, South Asia in March 2015. He spent seven years before this in media, heading a BBC Worldwide – Times of India JV, Worldwide Media.
As the CEO of J. Walter Thompson Company, South Asia his responsibilities include, JWT, Contract, ADK Fortune, Hungama Digital, Mirum, Geometry Global-Encompass and the group’s operations in Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Rai’s career with J. Walter Thompson spans two decades, he has worked across many offices and has a very successful record of developing excellent client relationships and building strong, motivated teams to deliver aggressive business targets. Since his return there has been a complete turnaround at JWT. The focus has been on talent, revenue growth and enhancing JWT’s creative reputation.
As a leader, he believes his job is to create an environment that is empowering and collaborative. He expects people to be focussed on a clearly articulated, common agenda. He believes individuals are important but, ultimately, it is great teams that win.
Rai is an Advertising and Media professional with over 25 years’ experience. He holds a business degree and is an alumnus of the London School of Economics.
His passions include squash, golf and Indian contemporary art.