NEW YORK (TIP): Urvashi Shivdasani, an Indian American finance executive with over two decades of cross-industry expertise has joined creative agency R/GA as its new Global Chief Financial Officer.
“Exciting news: I’ve joined R/GA as Global Chief Financial Officer. After an unforgettable chapter at Huge, I’m energized to bring my experience and passion to a dynamic and innovative company,” she posted on LinkedIn.
“The timing couldn’t be better – R/GA is forging a bold path as an independent agency, and I’m thrilled to help shape what comes next in this new intelligence age. Let’s build something extraordinary!”
Shivdasani will partner closely with Global CEO Robin Forbes and the global leadership team to evolve the agency’s financial strategy and help drive the implementation and success of a more flexible and output-oriented commercial agency model, the agency announced.
Her appointment marks the first global C-suite hire since R/GA’s return to independence as a privately owned company following the new partnership between R/GA’s management and private equity firm Truelink Capital.
Shivdasani, the announcement stated, will play a crucial role in strategically implementing R/GA’s newly established $50 million Innovation Fund.
“Urvashi’s extensive experience and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we chart R/GA’s course as an independent agency and activate a new commercial model based on outcomes and not hours,” said Forbes. “Her track record of driving financial success and operational excellence will be critical as we continue to invest in innovation and new ways of working.”
“I’m thrilled to join R/GA at this pivotal moment in its history,” said Shivdasani. “The agency’s commitment to innovation and its bold vision for the future was an incredibly compelling opportunity, and one I can’t wait to be involved in. I look forward to partnering with Robin and the leadership team to continue to build a growth organization for the long term that drives creativity and innovation for our clients”
Shivdasani joins R/GA from Huge, where, as Global CFO, she led all aspects of finance and operations, including accounting, FP&A, real estate, commercial finance, resource management, and information technology, and played a critical role in the successful sale of the company to private equity. Prior to her time at Huge, she held senior finance roles at Ralph Lauren and Discovery Communications.