He has worked on the planning and implementation of brand strategies for clients such as HSBC, Cadbury, Asian Paints, Shopper's Stop and Philips. Also an MBA from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, he has been a part of the Bombay Adclub man-com and EFFIE's judging committees over the last two years. Presently he is a member of the Consumer Complaints Council of ASCI (Advertising Standards Council of India).
Michael Maedel, President, JWT said: "Umesh is respected for his unrelenting focus on creating a humane and value based organizational culture at Contract, and it is clear that his effort has contributed significantly to the recent successes of the agency."