Manav Parekh

Manav Parekh has a diverse work experience in the creative communications and advertising industry. Manav started their career as a Copywriter at Hungama in 2007. Later, they co-founded and served as the A&R Lead for a record label called Un.Herd Records. Manav then worked at Jack in the Box Worldwide, initially as a Creative Strategist and later as a Creative Supervisor, where they were responsible for handling various brands. After that, they worked at Indigo Consulting as an Associate Creative Director, leading a team of writers and working with clients such as Satyamev Jayate, Asian Paints, and Axis Bank. Manav then joined Edelman India Pvt. Ltd. as a Copy Director, heading the copy team and working on pitches and existing client accounts. Manav then worked at Hotstar as a Senior Creative Partner, where they led the digital creative communications team and collaborated with digital AORs. After that, they joined VICE Media as a Creative Head, leading VICE Brand Comms and Partner Content in India. Manav played a crucial role in the launch of VICE India and worked with brands like Mountain Dew and Budweiser. Manav also worked as a Creative Communications Consultant, where they partnered with brands and agencies to build digital-first multi-layered brands. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President & Executive Creative Director at Only Much Louder.

Manav Parekh attended Palm Beach from 1994 to 2001, where they pursued their high school education with a focus on Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. After that, from 2002 to 2006, they studied Advertising at KC College, earning a degree in BMM.