MUMBAI: Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG) India chief operating officer Sandeep Lakhina is leaving the organisation after a three-year stint.

Lakhina is serving his notice period until June.

Starcom MediaVest Group India chairman CVL Srinivas said, "Sandeep has been a part of the India network for over three years. As COO, he played an important role in managing the operation."

Lakhina added, "I have enjoyed working with a bunch of bright enthusiastic people, a set of great clients and brands, and an industry which has seen colossal highs and lows since I joined in end 2007. It is now time for me to pursue other interesting opportunities outside the organisation, and I am looking forward to the next phase of my career with excitement and vigour."