Dentsu Group Inc. announced the appointment of Ashish Khanna as Global CEO, Dentsu Global Services (DGS). In this role, Khanna will lead DGS's 8,500+ strong networked team across the globe. Reporting into Michael Komasinski, CEO, CXM, international markets, he will also work closely with the global leadership and brand teams to drive growth and operational excellence for dentsu clients around the world.

Khanna will be responsible for operationalizing a globally networked talent capability that enables clients to access high-quality, consistent, cost-competitive services, combining the right expertise with the right technology from the right locations. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, Khanna is committed to modernizing the operations of this global capability to drive sustainable impact for dentsu's global clients, employees, and society. Khanna is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years' experience in driving transformation, innovation, and operational excellence for companies such as Genpact, Accenture, and PwC.

He successfully oversaw delivery and transformative programs for Fortune 500 companies and managed large global teams. Some of the transformative programs involved driving operational effectiveness, digital platforms, and strategic technology deployment for global clients.