Anand Badami serves as Growth Lead, Emerging Markets & Innovation and SVP of Publicis West Africa, spearheading the future of integrated communications across Central and West Africa.

With a career spanning global markets and a reputation for driving strategic clarity, innovation, and creativity in all aspects of our business, Anand combines business acumen and cultural intelligence to lead transformation – not just of brands, but of teams, processes, and outcomes.

Under his leadership, Publicis West Africa has delivered award-winning work across Africa and beyond, earning accolades such as Creative Agency of the Year and becoming Ghana’s most awarded agency at the 2023/2024 Gong Gong Awards.

Anand is recognized for his collaborative leadership style, empowering talent and championing bold, client-focused innovation that drives measurable impact.