MUMBAI: WATConsult, the globally awarded hybrid digital agency from the house of Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN), has appointed Mahesh Nazare as its new Director - HR, Learning and Development (L&D).

In his new role, Nazare will oversee the HR vertical at WATConsult with a strong focus on L&D. He will also mentor the team to build and ensure a robust and great organisational culture within the agency.     

Armed with more than 18 years of experience across the Indian and Asian diaspora, Mahesh specialises in leadership and management development, creative thinking, communication and effective team building.

A certified Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, Nazare has built strong customer and delegate relationships with all his clients ranging from major multi-national companies to local SMEs. He has closely worked and trained mid-to-senior management teams across different industries and verticals.

Speaking on his appointment, Heeru Dingra, CEO, WATConsult said, "Our people are single-handedly the most critical assets and the key differentiator of the company. Their growth and wellbeing are of paramount importance to us, making human resources a vital strategic partner. We are glad to welcome Mahesh to our leadership team. He brings a unique combination of deep L&D experience along with well-honed strategic and business capabilities. I am certain that he will be the right custodian of our company culture and will develop robust strategies to ensure a healthy and engaging workplace.”

Talking about his new role, Nazare said, “I am elated about my new journey with WATConsult. My role is to introduce an agile and an innovative design approach to support the organisation in people development and engagement. Employee efficiency and personal growth is imperative. I am looking forward to interacting with the young and enthusiastic WATizens and create a knowledge sharing platform for them.”