Anirudh Venugopal

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I’m a creative director and copywriter with over a decade of experience building campaigns, shaping brand voices, and leading creative teams.

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I’m a creative director and copywriter with over a decade of experience building campaigns, shaping brand voices, and leading creative teams. I’ve worked across social media, integrated campaigns, proactive ideas, pitches, shoots, and day-to-day agency work for brands spanning gaming, finance, healthcare, retail, entertainment, automotive, and consumer goods. As a founding partner at TGTHR, I helped build teams and processes from the ground up and contributed to award-winning work, including a Silver Glass Lion within the agency’s first nine months.

I enjoy combining sharp writing with culturally relevant thinking and practical creative leadership. My work has earned recognition from Cannes Lions, Campaign Asia, Kyoorius, and IMPACT, and I’ve led teams of creative professionals while staying closely involved in the work. I’m happiest collaborating with ambitious clients and talented teams to turn strong insights into ideas people want to notice, share, and remember.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Creative Director, Head of Culture & Founding PartnerAug 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Leading the agency's creative direction and culture initiatives as a founding partner; guides brand storytelling and high-impact campaigns; manages a team of 12 across pitches, shoots, and everyday agency hustling.

Group Head - Copy · Dentsu CreativeNov 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

Led an award-winning team of 12 through brand campaigns, pitches, shoots, and everyday agency hustle. Focused on daily social excellence while pitching proactive ideas to clients. Won multiple national awards and represented India at AAAA awards.

Group Head - CopyNov 2020 – Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led a nimble team managing social media marketing and campaign creation. Won 5 Lions for Vice Asia’s The 8-Bit Journal. Represented India as AFAA’s Top 6 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Group Head - CopyOct 2017 – Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Senior Social Media ExecutiveSep 2016 – Jul 2017 · 11 mos
Social Media Executive · WAT ConsultSep 2015 – Dec 2015 · 4 mos
Social Media ExecutiveJun 2015 – Dec 2015 · 7 mos

Education

Bachelor of Mass Media, Advertising · University of Mumbai2012 – 2015
Bachelor of Mass Media, Advertising · University of Mumbai2012 – 2015

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Mass Media, Advertising2012 – 2015
Silver Lion2030 – 2026

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