
Monks Appoints Sonali Khanna as India Head

Monks, the worldwide, entirely digital, data-oriented, unified operational brand of S4Capital plc, has named Sonali Khanna as India Head – Business & Integration, effective immediately.
As the India Head – Business & Integration, Khanna will oversee business solutions, innovative ideas, and integration strategy, working closely with Ketan Desai, Managing Director of Monks India, to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and enhance Monks’ integrated digital marketing solutions.
Her role is to unite Monks’ expertise in data, creativity, media, and technology, assisting brands in discovering new opportunities and achieving measurable business results in one of the globe’s most vibrant digital economies.
Khanna has more than 25 years of significant experience as a catalyst for transformation in various industry sectors. Most recently holding the position of President and Branch Head at Lowe Lintas South, she has consistently produced market-defining outcomes during her time in senior leadership positions at MullenLowe Lintas Group, India, and Grey Worldwide.
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Her knowledge encompasses vital growth areas such as FMCG, e-commerce, luxury retail, telecommunications, and digital-first brands. Khanna has executed successful transformations of brand metrics for prominent clients such as Britannia, Tanishq, Zoya, Fastrack, Unilever (Fair & Lovely, Clinic Plus, Tresemmé), Flipkart, Swiggy, Unacademy, CultFit, MRF, TVS, ITC Dairy, Paper Boat, Reliance Trends, GSK, Dabur, and Nestlé, showcasing her exceptional talent in achieving quantifiable business results in both traditional and digital-first companies.
"Sonali’s hiring signifies a key milestone in our mission to establish Monks India as a genuine partner in transformation," stated Ketan Desai, Managing Director of Monks India.
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"She offers a unique blend of strategic insight, compassionate leadership, and a profound grasp of the current needs of Indian brands. Her history of fostering growth in various categories will assist us in expanding our integrated services and enhancing our key partnerships with clients and employees alike," adds Ketan.
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Sonali Khanna says, “In today’s tech-enriched business environment, clients are looking for strategic unlocks, disruptive creative thinking, and accelerated growth. Powered with a suite of global tools that offer AI-powered creativity, digital content, and tech-driven production workflows, Monks is uniquely positioned to bring big ideas to life through an integrated digital marketing model.”