Director - Activations

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. 

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com 

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: 

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. 
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. 
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. 

Location: Bangalore
Experience: 10–12 years (Agency background mandatory)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced professional to drive Experiential Marketing & Creative Technology for WPP Media in South. This role is responsible for leading strategic client partnerships, driving business growth, mentoring teams, and delivering innovative, technology-led brand experiences at scale.

The ideal candidate will have a strong agency background with proven experience across events, activations, brand launches, experiential campaigns, and creative technology.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead strategic experiential mandates for key clients.
Drive business growth through new opportunities and pitches.
Build and nurture senior client relationships.
Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams.
Champion the integration of AR, VR, AI, gaming, immersive tech, and GenAI based solutions into brand experiences.
Oversee end-to-end delivery of large-scale experiential campaigns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Key Requirements:
10–12 years of experience in experiential marketing.
Strong experience leading large-scale events, activations, and brand launches.
Good understanding of creative technologies including AR, VR, gaming, immersive experiences, and GenAI.
Proven leadership experience managing teams, senior clients, and multiple projects.
Strong commercial, client servicing, and presentation skills.
What We're Looking For:
A strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Someone who can combine creativity, technology, and execution.
A professional who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment and is passionate about building exceptional brand experiences.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits 

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.