Jayanto Banerjee

Jayanto “Banjo” Banerjee is a seasoned strategic planning leader with nearly two decades of experience in guiding top-tier advertising and marketing agencies across India and the Middle East. As National Planning Director at Hakuhodo Percept in New Delhi, he leads consumer insights initiatives—particularly youth-focused research through the “I‑HPPL discovery” platform—and partners closely with agency leadership and major brand clients. His career includes senior roles at Euro RSCG (Regional Planning Director for Dubai, Muscat, Delhi) and Bates India (EVP), with wide-ranging industry expertise spanning FMCG, automotive, technology, banking, travel, and healthcare. An alumnus of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management and St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Banjo excels in strategic planning, client servicing, and integrating digital and PR setups across five cities