Omnicom Media Group India has named Rita Verma as its new Chief Talent Officer. With over 22 years of experience in Talent Development, Leadership Development, Culture Building, and DEI, Rita brings a wealth of expertise to lead OMG India’s people and culture practice.
She succeeds Anju Kurien, who retired after 13 years of distinguished service, during which she played a pivotal role in advancing OMG’s strategic presence in the market.
In her new role, Rita is entrusted with solidifying OMG India’s people-centric ethos, championing the group’s vision, and nurturing teams prepared for the future to drive growth.
No stranger to the Omnicom community, Rita has spent the past 19 years within the network, leading the HR function at DDB Mudra Group, a part of Omnicom Advertising Services in India. Her remarkable tenure saw her drive the organization’s workplace culture, foster growth for its people, and envision the company as the employer of choice. Her transition within Omnicom underscores the company’s culture of collaboration and commitment to promoting top talent across its diverse portfolio of agencies.
During her previous tenure, Rita passionately drove diversity and inclusion initiatives like Omniwomen and OPEN Pride, enhanced talent management processes, and earned notable awards for the agency’s talent capabilities.
Kartik Sharma, Group CEO of Omnicom Media Group India, remarked on the appointment, stating, “Talent is our defining edge in propelling our collective success and that of our clients. With Rita at the helm of our talent practice, we are poised to strengthen our commitment to a people-centric approach and drive transformations to advance our future-fit agenda.”
Expressing her enthusiasm, Rita Verma commented, “In an era marked by significant industry changes and agility, I am excited to embark on this journey with an organization that values talent and creativity as essential drivers of success. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the team and shaping the future, aligning talent strategies with the overarching vision to deliver best-in-class solutions across the board.”
