MUMBAI: Panasonic India, a leading diversified technology company, today announced the appointment of Shirish Agarwal as the Head of Brand and Marketing Communications. Spearheading the vertical, he will be responsible for devising marketing strategy for products/services and driving sustainable growth for the company.

Shirish is a Marketing Communications professional with 15 years’ experience and has worked with several leading brands such as Samsung India, Hewlett-Packard India and Times Internet among others. He holds expertise in brand, media and communication strategy, digital advertisement optimization, consumer insights, B2B and channel marketing with a strong focus on business & ROI.

Manish Sharma, President and CEO, India and South Asia, Panasonic India, said, “Panasonic India continues to be a valued employer for providing opportunities and leadership experiences that attract the best talent in the industry. We are delighted to welcome Shirish Agarwal at an opportune time when we are moving towards being a technology company that offers complete solutions for consumers and businesses alike. Panasonic has been on a powerful transformation journey towards sustainable, responsible and profitable growth and I look forward to Shirish taking this story to consumers, partners and stakeholders at large.”

Shirish Agarwal, on his appointment as Head of Brand and Marketing Communications, Panasonic India said, “I am excited to join Panasonic, home to some of the most innovative solutions that have captured the consumer’s imagination. The company’s performance has truly been an inspiration that has seen some pioneering work creating a better life for consumers and a better world for businesses.