Anita Kotwani

Media Professional

Indian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionMedia Professional
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/01/1971
Age55 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Anu
Reference(s)Bela Kotwani - Instagram

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB)
College/UniversityGovernment Law College, Mumbai
Year1988-1991
Reference(s)LinkedIn - Anita Kotwani
B.Com (Hons)
Reference(s)YourStory

Personal Life

Marital StatusNot Known

Relationships & More

Husband/SpouseN/A

Family

FatherJhamatmal Kotwani
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherRakesh Kotwani
SisterBela Kotwani

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • L’Oréal Paris Super Achiever – Wonder Woman Award 2023
  • South Asia Agency Head of the Year title at Campaign Asia 2022
  • Ranked #25 on the list of ‘Impact Top 50 Influential Women’ of 2022, in media, marketing, and advertising
  • Ranked #47 on the list of ‘Impact Top 50 Influential Women’ in 2019
  • Won an award in the category of ‘Women To Watch Out For'
Reference(s)YourStory
Positions
  • title: Senior Partner, Growth organization: Zoo Media start_date: 17/03/2026
  • title: Chief Client Officer, South Asia organization: Dentsu start_date: 2020 end_date: 27/11/2025
  • title: CEO – Media organization: Dentsu start_date: 2020
  • title: Senior Vice President New Business organization: Mindshare India start_date: 01/04/2018 end_date: 31/05/2020
  • title: Director organization: Lintas Media Group (Initiative Media) start_date: 01/10/2000 end_date: 31/10/2004
  • title: Senior Media Planner organization: Dainik Bhaskar Group start_date: 01/10/1999
  • organization: WPP Media duration: 16 years

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anita Kotwani is the CEO of Media South Asia at Dentsu India since March 2023. She has worked at Lintas Media Group, Mindshare India, and Carat India.
2. Anita played tennis in college.
3. Her career started at Stratagem Media in Mumbai.
4. In October 1999, Anita became a Senior Media Planner at Dainik Bhaskar Group, where she played a key role in product introductions and sales strategies.
5. From October 2000 to October 2004, she was a Director at Lintas Media Group, managing Levers business and new business development.
6. Joining Mindshare in June 2004, Anita led client relationships in the West zone until March 2018, garnering awards for her team.
7. She was Senior Vice President New Business at Mindshare India from April 2018 to May 2020, winning accolades for her work.
8. In June 2020, Anita became the CEO of Carat India, then appointed CEO of Media South Asia at Dentsu India in March 2023.
9. Anita is responsible for overseeing media businesses across South Asia in her new role at Dentsu, taking over from Divya Karani.
10. She has judged various new-age media awards like EMVIEs, Goafest, Kyoorius Awards, and Goa Fest’s Media ABBY Awards.
11. Anita enjoys foods like popcorn, vada pav, and poha.
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