Vector Brand Solutions has announced the appointment of Nikhil Fernandes as its chief creative officer (CCO). With an extensive background in digital marketing, brand communications and design thinking, Nikhil brings relevant experience to this role.
Nikhil has a track record, having worked with agencies such as FCB, Creativeland Asia, MSLGROUP and OgilvyOne; and has won numerous creative and design awards. His experience spans diverse brands, including Airtel, Nestle, ICICI, Samsung, Domino’s, Visa, TATA Motors, Mahindra, Taj Hotels, and Mercedes-Benz India, to name a few.
“Vector has been the first to conceive a brand-first and full-funnel agency model; and I feel both thrilled and privileged to be a part of Vector’s leadership team in leading the fulfilment of this ambition,” Nikhil Fernandes, chief creative officer, said.
Nikhil also serves as visiting faculty at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. His notable accomplishments include being selected as one of the 60 digital professionals for the Google India and ISB Insider Program and winning the national title at the global Amazon Alexa Cup, a hackathon celebrating the fusion of creativity and technology.
“Nikhil’s appointment reaffirms our intent to build out Vector’s unique offering. Nikhil’s experience and interests fully complement our vision for our journey ahead. With him on board, our brand-first and full-funnel ambition gets bigger, better and stronger wings,” Shriram Iyer, co-founder and group chief creative officer, Quotient Ventures, said.