MUMBAI: Span Communications India has appointed Asad Jamal as its new chief operating officer for media. His job will be to primarily expand the business and operations and take care of all the clients the agency is handling.
 
Based in Delhi, Jamal will report to chief executive officer Naresh Kheterpal. Said Kheterpal, "Asad has a rich experience in media management and planning and across the several high budget brands and corporates of the country. We want him to use this brand and advertising experience to lead Span Communications. We at Span believe that the clients should get value for money and Asad ,with his experience, would be able to do so."
 
He has been in media planning throughout his career and has worked with brands such as LG India, Samsung and Sony Electronics. Apart from these he has also handled lifestyle and consumer brands like Mother Dairy, Tag Heuer Watches and Benetton.

Averred Jamal, "I am excited to take on this role. Span is a fast growing agency which handles creative and media under one roof. My current role will be expanding business and working in sync with the creative department which will add in enriching my career further. I look forward to a long term association with Span Communications."
 
Prior to this Jamal used to work with Group M MEC as business director. He started his career with Chaitra Leo Burnett and has been associated with Triton Communications, FCB Ulka Advertising, Starcom Worldwide and MPG.