Nihar Pachpande

Nihar Pachpande is an experienced professional in brand strategy and planning, currently serving as the Senior Planning Director at Ogilvy since October 2024. Previously, Nihar held positions such as Brand Planning Director at FCB Ulka, focusing on Amul Co-operative corporate strategies and optimization of retail brand outlets, and Brand Strategy Director at Leo Burnett, managing brand strategies for notable clients including Bajaj and Bandhan Bank. Nihar's earlier experience includes roles at zunpulse, Contract India, OYO LIFE, Famous Innovations, Hindustan Times, and PepsiCo, showcasing a diverse background in brand marketing, social media strategy, and client engagement. Nihar holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology.