Weber Shandwick appoints Rafi Qadar Khan as Executive Vice President

Weber Shandwick India today announced the appointment of Rafi Qadar Khan to the role of executive vice president. Based in Delhi, Khan will report to Valerie Pinto, chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick India.

Khan will oversee client delivery and focus on the implementation of the firm’s strategy to deliver robust and engaging client work. He will play an integral role in strengthening the current business, while providing strategic counsel on business development within the market.

Khan brings over 20 years of  experience to Weber Shandwick. He joins from Cohn and Wolfe in India where he led the agency’s strategic growth and drove diversification of the firm’s client portfolio. He has extensive experience in brand creation and positioning, entry strategy and integrated marketing.

“In this era of engagement, we need to keep abreast of emerging trends and evolving client needs. With Rafi’s appointment, I believe that we have acquired a great asset who can further mentor our teams to embrace the transformation afoot in media and help Weber Shandwick stay ahead of the curve,” said Valerie Pinto, chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick India.