In 2024, half of the global population was expected to vote in 70 elections across 40 countries, with many nations seeing significant leadership changes. Former U.S. President Donald Trump won a second term, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, while India re-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term in May. Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif also retained power, but Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan witnessed new leaders. The UK saw Labour return to power after nearly 14 years, and Japan elected a new prime minister. PM Modi’s decade-long tenure has included significant global leadership shifts across major economies and regions.
Dentsu International's Asia-Pacific CEO and India chairman Ashish Bhasin says he has put in his papers to pursue personal interests, starting with an Advanced Management Program at Harvard.
Globally, the Japanese ad holding company Dentsu is gearing up to compete with the likes of Accenture Interactive, say industry insiders.