MUMBAI: Leo Burnett has appointed Kapil Sawant as executive creative director.

Sawant‘s last stint was with Contract Advertising where he was designated as senior vice-president and senior creative director.
Based out of Mumbai, Sawant will handle the McDonald‘s account along with Zee TV, Bajaj Electricals and Mahindra & Mahindra.

He will work closely with Leo Burnett India subcontinent chief creative officer K V Sridhar and Leo Burnett India chief creative officer Nitesh Tiwari.

Sridhar said, "Kapil is young and committed to partnering with clients. He is a genuine integrated thinker and a fantastic writer and I welcome him at Leo Burnett."

Prior to joining Contract Advertising, Sawant had also worked with O&M, RSCG.