about us

Pranay Khatu, founder of Astute Brand Services, combines years of experience with a wealth of innovation. He has worked with top-tier outdoor media agencies, including Group M (Kinetic India) and Pioneer Publicity Corporations, managing brands such as Britannia, HSBC, Airtel, Tata Indicom, Volkswagen, Landmark Group, HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Lokhandwala Builders, ACC Cement, Mahindra and Mahindra, Nissan, Club Mahindra Resorts, Adani Wilmar, Union Pay, DCB Bank, Aeges Federal, Niyo Global etc.

Pranay Khatu stands out in the OOH industry, having managed ‘Vehicle Activation’ across major airports in India. His fervor for his work has been recognized by the Outdoor Advertising Convention through numerous accolades for his campaigns, including the OAC (Gold) for Brand Campaign of the year in 2009, and the OAC (Silver) for the Post-it Campaign in 2011.

While his expertise is rooted in advertising, he consistently aims to forge an exceptionally strong relationship with his clients, embodying his life’s motto: “Everything for our Clients.” 

Shailesh Gurav, Manager of Media Planning and Operations, boasts over 20 years of extensive experience gained from outdoor agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather Pvt. Ltd, Milestone Brandcom, and Media Circle Pvt. Ltd. Throughout his career, he has adeptly managed prestigious brands including Sony Entertainment television, Zee TV, Tata Indicom, Bajaj Almond Oil etc. His profound understanding of consumer behavior and industry trends has been instrumental in achieving campaign objectives and enhancing brand visibility on Pan India basis.