Mahesh Motwani retires from Initiative Media India

Motwani was with the company for close to 25 years

e4m by e4m Staff
Published: Sep 7, 2026 8:13 AM  | 1 min read
Mahesh Motwani Departs Initiative Media India After 25 Years
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  • Mahesh Motwani has announced his retirement from Initiative Media India, effective September 1.
  • He served as the Executive Vice President and has been with the agency since December 2001.
  • In a LinkedIn post, Motwani reflected on his nearly 25-year career in the industry, expressing gratitude to his team, mentors, and clients.
  • Prior to his tenure at Initiative Media, he was associated with Lintas Media Group.

Mahesh Motwani has announced his retirement from Initiative Media India. The news has been shared by Motwani in a LinkedIn post. Motwani was the Executive Vice President of the agency.

“Hello Zindagi summarises a Life of almost 25 years lived (not spent) in Lintas/IPG and now Omnicom. I have worked, eaten, taken bath, done yoga and slept here - supported by a Family of thousands and more importantly my wife, children and parents who almost never got to see me but took it in their stride.
I am Thankful and Grateful to My Team has stood by me, Always Always Always every minute and in every circumstance ; My seniors in the company who have mentored and given me the freedom to grow professionally and as a person; my Clients who have put their confidence in me and been a huge source of support and strength.

As I enter a new phase from1st Sept with an open mind and an open sky too I reset my compass for new destinations and fresh challenges,” he wrote in the post.

Motwani was associated with Initiative Media India since December 2001. Before that, he was with Lintas Media Group.

Published On: Sep 7, 2026 8:13 AM