Karan Bhandari is the Managing Director of Integrated Media Strategy at Weber Shandwick India, where he leads with a blend of visionary leadership, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, technology, and storytelling. From navigating the high seas as a Merchant Navy professional to charting transformative strategies in marketing and communications, Karan’s career has been defined by his ability to connect ideas with impact.

A passionate advocate for technology-driven transformation, Karan is at the forefront of AI adoption at Weber Shandwick India, driving innovation and ensuring the agency remains a leader in media and communications.

Karan’s contributions to the industry have been widely recognized. He was named among the 100 Smartest Digital Marketing Leaders by the World Marketing Congress and was nominated for PR Professional of the Year by PRWeek Asia. His work has garnered accolades at prestigious platforms such as the PR Awards Asia, SABRE Global Awards, IPRA Golden Awards, Spikes Asia, SABRE Asia-Pacific Awards, PRCA Asia-Pacific Awards, SABRE South Asia Awards, and more.