Prasanth Kumar named ‘Network Head of the Year’ at e4m Media Ace Awards 2025

Prasanth Kumar, CEO - South Asia, WPP Media, has been honoured with the ‘Network Head of the Year’ award at e4m Media Ace Awards 2025. The exchange4media Group hosted the eighth edition of the awards on November 11 in Mumbai in the presence of industry luminaries, including top leaders and experts from the advertising and marketing world.

The ‘Network Head of the Year’ award is given to the Head (CEO or COO) of a parent network who has contributed towards delivering premium service, driving growth of the organization and enhancing the industry at large.

Expressing delight on receiving this honour, Prasanth Kumar said, "Many thanks to e4m for this honour. This evening has been a lot of gratitude for e4m for lots of winners and recognitions. So, thanks once again. I'm only good as my team, and this was told to me by CVL Srinivas himself. So, thanks to my team and thanks to the constant inspiration that your team gives you, even though, when you win an award or when you don't, because that's about going back and fighting to make sure that you deserve to be recognised. My heart is full as this is happening in front of a lot of my friends. Thank you, everyone!".

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Prasanth Kumar, popularly known in the industry as PK, has over 25 years of experience in the industry. Renowned for his vision, determination, and bold approach to taking risks, he is now the CEO - South Asia at WPP Media. Under his dynamic leadership and forward-thinking strategy, the company has achieved significant growth. A long-time leader, PK has held multiple key positions within the organisation. Since assuming the role of CEO for South Asia in 2019, he has steered the company to exceptional success, driving major business wins and earning numerous awards and recognitions along the way.

PK is one of the most respected names in the media domain and he dons several hats, serving the industry in various capacities. He was recently re-elected as the President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the year 2024-25.

e4m Media Ace Awards honours media agencies and their seasoned professionals who bring creativity and dedication to their craft. The awards underscore the value of each role within the advertising ecosystem, encouraging a more collaborative and innovative approach to media and advertising.