Arpan Saxena

Arpan Saxena is an accomplished Strategy Director and Head of Strategy at Ogilvy, leading strategic planning for Bahrain and serving as the regional planning lead for American Express MENA since March 2016. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Strategic Planner at MRM//McCann, managing key accounts such as UNICEF and General Motors, and as Integrated Strategic Planner at Jagran Solutions, working with major clients like Dabur Toothpaste and Red Bull. Earlier positions include Associate Strategic Planner at Lintas Media Group and Marketing Strategist at Afaqs, where Arpan Saxena explored new business opportunities in the marketing sector. A notable start in the industry was marked by a role as Brand & Communication Executive at Development Alternatives, where recognition was received as the most promising new employee. Academic credentials include a PGDCM&E in Communications Management & Entrepreneurship from MICA and a PGD in Mass Communication/Media Studies from AJK Mass Communication Research Centre.