ABOUT

Killer of the Night King. The mega cleaner of all turnaround challenges, nothing too insignificant or too grand to be made better. Behind billions of brand value, Sophie is the unknown designer of many notable brand and business outcomes. Has an unquenchable thirst for nurturing and mobilizing both raw and tested talents. Can only be tamed with Krav Maga and Korean ginger tea.
samt@26five.com

The universal weapon. There is not a market, a country or a project that Stephanie has yet to tackle. From TBWA in Singapore, to Twins for Peace in Paris, to 26FIVE in New York, Stephanie brings in-depth insights to her international projects and impeccable execution on all experiences she orchestrates. Stephanie must eat rice once a day to keep her mojo flowing.
sl@26five.com

The digital guru. While storm deadlines may rage, Trevor always keeps the ship calmly centered – designing, developing, and guiding projects to perfection. He is an avid traveler, and his two cats have more Insta followers than you do.
tl@26five.com

The magical mind. A razor-sharp analyst with the plume of a Pulitzer prize, Claire has crafted some of the most intricate and transformative stories of our clients. From Nebraska to Sydney, she brings boundless intelligence in translating complexity into clear outcomes.
cbr@26five.com

The Mother of art. The ultimate director of everything creative, Keila brings 15 years of design experimentation, studio management and art direction to 26FIVE. Across all mediums, Keila gracefully guides her projects across the globe. Unable to resist living on the edge of permanent munching, she is mostly the proud Mother of Adrián and Damián.
ktr@26five.com

Sees things larger than life. Austin is the not-so-quiet giant of making ideas speak louder than words. A master of corporate identity and a black belt in taming the digital maze into a flawless experience, Austin draws, shapes and makes anything that can amaze one's mind. Austin’s passion extends to everything down to his coffee or tea choice.
al@26five.com

The proud author. If it’s new media, video editing, brand identity, iconography, doodling or tattoos, Marco is the gentle fighter with a clear-cut punch in his design and precision in production. Marco knows how to transform and power a world of ideas, relentlessly training and perfecting each stroke and each strike.
mv@26five.com

The Master Planner. Melissa is the engine, driving all projects along with supreme efficiency. With names such as US Airways, Travel Channel, and USA Today under her belt, you can bet that nothing gets past her experienced eye. Melissa speaks four (!) languages fluently, and while she doesn’t do her crossword puzzle in pen, she’s close. She is married with two children, whom she adores most of the time - when they’re not driving her crazy.
mc@26five.com

The campaign virtuoso. Ed is the multi-platform master credited for whipping numbers into shape. Innovative but results driven, Ed's accomplished career spans Microsoft, Adidas and the UAE Government, but his greatest achievement is his daughter who he speaks to in three languages.
er@26five.com

To be or not to be - by the book. Adrienne serves as senior advisor for global HR, managing recruitment, immigration, legal compliance and employee relations, across all 26FIVE’s worldwide offices. HR leader for Pokémon and Chuo Mitsui, she navigates the larger picture and the day-to-day small pains with a practical and unexpected sense of humor.
ab@26five.com

The pilot in command! An entrepreneur, advisor and Yoda! The former senior general manager international projects of Jet Airways, Head Aero Business Development, BIAL and CCO of GoAir; the only thing more impressive than Girish’s bio, is his personal best time in the Ironman triathlon. Besides managing his own travel analytics start-up, TravelSpends, he has shifted his focus to nurturing new talent. In his free time, he can be seen outrunning runners half his age.
girish@26five.com

The wizard of all trades. Account management, copywriting, social media planning to business development, Ninad is the epicenter of all energy going into the work. Coming from Text 100, there is nothing Ninad cannot devise and resolve in either a full discussion or 140 characters.
ninad@26five.com

Having received a Diploma in Commercial Arts from Nirmala Niketon Polytechnic College, as well as hands-on training from Krazy Electrons, Ritam Banarjee and Hive Masons, Sayali has brought a wealth of alternative creative solutions when tackling identity change and brand growth. In her role as a Graphic Designer, she is a strong conceptual thinker who loves to sit and sketch to bring her visions and client’s objectives to life.
sp@26five.com

The man behind the books. Jitendra, or “Jitu”, is the mastermind behind the Mumbai engine. Finance, legal compliance, administration and keeping everyone sane are his specialties. His real power is in his unwavering curiosity to improve processes and efficiencies. He can also teach you how to drink Bailey's cocktails.
jitendra@26five.com

Head Honcho of Miscellaneous Stuff. Hana does her best work behind the scenes where she creates spreadsheets, organizes data, schedules meetings, edits documents, and books travel while listening to her favorite 90's playlist. Her background is in biotech so she loves conducting research and can find the answer to almost anything. When she isn't being a Master Juggler, she loves reading and writing online reviews to everything, jet-setting with family and friends, and staying up to date on trends. Delicious food is her Kryptonite.
hp@26five.com

Aashna, at your service. She received her bachelor’s in Mass Media from Malini Kishor Sanghvi College, and advertising is her specialty. When she’s not managing accounts for 26FIVE, you can find her practicing any known form of dance. Aashna is a voracious reader who is ready to pounce on whatever falls on her plate.
aashna@26five.com

A multifaceted multimedia specialist, Kirtee is a passionate designer who loves to both draw and paint. 26FIVE’s resident Michelangelo, if you will, she’s experienced in everything digital design, with caricatures and illustrations being her specialty.
kirtee@26five.com

A fine artist, cartoonist, illustrator, graphic designer, percussionist, trekker and a hobby cook; Nagesh aspires to live life as a complete artist but 24 hours in a day aren't enough to pursue all of them! If he wasn't an artist today, we could have found him in a 5 Star hotel kitchen, preparing delicious south Indian dishes. In the span of the last 15 years he has worked with leading advertising, branding and media industries including Lowe, Turner International, Rediffusion, Dentsu, and M&C Saatchi to name a few.
nagesh@26five.com

The Cat Whisperer! Sneha has yet to come across a brief she can’t conquer. After having worked with major telecom brands for years, she took the next obvious step of teaching people how to talk sports on digital. An integral part of the day-to-day India operations, she looks over everything under God’s glorious clouds of Andheri. She claims to have made solid progress in having taught her two cats how to speak human.
sneha@26five.com

Likes his art like his superheroes - darker, edgier, cooler and preferably from the DC universe. In-house illustrator extraordinaire, Rohit believes that his brush talks louder than words. If you can think it, he has probably already created it for a client (and got it approved without changes). On the weekends, he works as an emissary to DC Comics.
rohit@26five.com

The Mountain Child! No matter how tight the deadline, Vatsal remains as cool as the place he comes from. He can also transition from making spread sheets to picturesque decks without missing a beat. Currently, he is hatching a business plan to sell ‘Fresh Mountain Mist’ to unsuspecting city-folk.
vatsal@26five.com

It takes a lot for this Thanos fan to ‘snap’. Apart from helping brands stand-out on social media and helping young advertising prodigies realize their potential, Mithil manages to squeeze in some time for his bike trips. With the end of the Avengers franchise approaching - he is currently in search of a new muse.
mithil@26five.com

Been there, done that, got a passport full of stamps to prove that. Disha likes her art like she likes her cars - easy on the eyes and with some serious horsepower under the bonnet. An artisan by the day, and artist by night - she’s often spotted working during the after hours with her trusted charcoal pencil. Disha claims to have taken some time off traveling (no one buys it).
disha@26five.com

The silent spider. Ashwini doesn’t talk much and likes her type the way she likes her coffee – black and strong. On days loaded with work, you can find our in-house Web Designer cropping like it’s hot while munching on ‘kern’ flakes.
ashwini@26five.com

Give this vibrant visualizer a pair of headphones with blaring Eminem rap and he will give you masterstrokes. Having spent 2 years with the Sheikhs of Dubai and gaining a good hold on design and branding, Chiranjeev has an affinity for gradients in his illustrations.
chiranjeev@26five.com

Even with a mix of sugar, spice, and everything nice, Sonali is not someone to be trifled with. Being a district level Kabaddi player, she can pummel challenges away at a snap of her finger. She can stretch her anchor point to a vast wavelength to get the job done with finesse. ‘Comic Sans walks into a bar…’ would be the way to get to her heart.
sonali@26five.com

The design churner. Harsh is known to be overly fond of two things – brands and biryani. With a motive in life to never stay idle, Harsh keeps hustling, be it building brands, visualizing design concepts, tapping his feet to rap, reading random stuff over the internet, or simply eating.
harsh@26five.com

Messy hair, baggy jeans, and a word wiz. Saransh is a bike enthusiast who believes that he holds the power to unleash creativity the moment he sits on a beanbag. Give him a gripping book and a cup of coffee, and you won’t see him for hours, well, at least till the coffee runs out. You’ll know it’s Saransh when you hear a random voice saying “I find dark humour repulsive” in a very sarcastic tone.
saransh@26five.com

A voracious reader, a dancer, and a four-legged furball aficionado. Ashna likes her copy like her puppers – short and full of energy. She is always ready to take on any challenge with a skip in her step and a smile on her face. One can occasionally hear her hum to Mumford and Sons, curse Ramsay Bolton on a Monday morning, or simply squeal when she sees a picture of a dog.
ashna@26five.com

A talented designer with a pinch of sass. Shamreen loves any form of art ranging from sketching, dancing, and interface design. Her biggest motivation is food and like-minded co-workers who discuss the lunch menu at 9 a.m.
shamreen@26five.com

The cool cat from South Bombay. Varun is a fireball when it comes to selling an idea. Having spent 4 years in the land of koalas and kangaroos, he certainly has picked up a lot more than just the slick Aussie accent. In his free time, you could find him whipping up a cocktail or organizing the most rhapsodized parties ever.
varun@26five.com

The term ‘fernweh’ doesn’t even begin to cover this trailblazer. Starting from Jammu, Sushant explored his way to Chandigarh, Fiji, and has now settled in the city that never sleeps. Having an extensive background in marketing and adequate experience with sports brands, he packs an urge to learn new skills and Grow Great.
sushant@26five.com

The sports wiz! With an electronic and telecommunications engineering background, Kunal relentlessly chases deadlines like he chases the football across the field. Having worked with giants like Hotstar, Mumbai Rockets and Bengaluru Bulls, Kunal strives to explore a 360-degree approach in giving brand solutions.
kunal@26five.com

Apart from listening to and exploring music (A LOT), she has an inexplicable love for bad puns, terrible jokes, and horror movies. She hasn't seen Breaking Bad yet and only watched Shawshank Redemption for the first time this week! Snigdha enjoys delving into the deep dark corners of the internet to look for odd things (and it gets extremely weird in there).
snigdha@26five.com

Don’t be fooled by her calm demeanor, Lovely is an all-fire go-getter. Her career is a staple of her long-term commitments, work ethics, organizational excellence, analytical and interpersonal skills. When not working, Lovely loves a little movie binging, loud singing, traveling and exploring Mother Nature. She also loves to decompress by cooking “occasionally.”
lovely@26five.com

Football, cricket, lawn tennis, table tennis... Here are some of Rohan’s very cool sports accolades: he was in the school Athletics team and lead the under-17 cricket team for the England tour (Club level) and was a part of the under-19 Goa cricket team. Rohan joins us from Omnikon and he also worked with Wolfzhowl, a strategy firm as Lead Strategist. Rohan has an MBA from Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai.
rohan@26five.com