Azazul Haque has joined Creativeland Asia (CLA) as its new Group Chief Creative Officer. The development comes two months after exchange4media broke the news about him putting in his papers at Media.Monks where he served as the Chief Content Officer.
Confirming the development, Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder & Chairman, Creativeland Worldwide Limited, told exchange4media, "We are thrilled to welcome Azaz to our team. Over the last few years, at Creativeland Asia, we have been working on our next chapter that’s focused on building a robust global creative infrastructure for the future of brands and entertainment. Azaz has an impressive track record in brand building with an exceptional blend of strategic insight and creative vision. His career spans a formidable body of notable work that includes recent projects for mainstream brands in categories such as tea, e-commerce, and fast-food chains, integrating tech, data, cultural insights, and distinctive storytelling. His approach aligns perfectly with our ethos and culture. We eagerly look forward to this exciting and ambitious new chapter together.”
Talking about his new role at CLA, Azazul Haque said, "Creativeland Asia sits at a unique intersection of content, technology, media, and brands and is breaking boundaries, which is incredibly exciting. CLA is rapidly evolving from an agency into a global powerhouse. I am thrilled to join and contribute to this transformative journey. It is one of the few Indian creative brands that has not only endured but also aspired to achieve global ambitions. What we see is just the tip of the iceberg. I am amazed by the depth and scope of the quiet work CLA is doing to build an Indian network with global capabilities. Being part of this journey—transforming an Indian agency into a worldwide network—is truly enriching, and no other agency offers such an experience.”
Media.Monks under the leadership of Azazul Haque had witnessed an unprecedented boom, crossing the Rs 100cr. mark in revenue in less than four years of its inception in India. With a distinguished career spanning top advertising agencies and renowned brands, Haque brings a wealth of experience and creativity to his new role. A conceptual storyteller, Haque began his career with the Lintas Group in 2001 and has since then worked with agencies such as Bates, Publicis, Lowe, Mudra, McCann, and Contract and as a Chief Creative Officer, South with Ogilvy, CCO at Mullen India and most recently with Media Monks. His portfolio includes successful campaigns for brands like Titan, ITC Foods, Amazon, Tata Tea, Nescafe, Coke, Nestle Maggi, Domino’s Pizza, Dabur, Maruti Suzuki, Havells, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, Star Plus, Milton, MP Tourism, and Rajasthan Tourism. Notably, his work has received accolades at prestigious industry awards including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Spikes, Clio, LIA, and Effies.