Executive Producer, Producer

Shekar is an experienced business professional with extensive experience across Asia-Pacific. Having completed his management degree, Shekar joined the Taj Group of Hotels in India and was involved in the launch of world-class luxury hotels. He later left for Australia to work for KFC. In the mid-nineties, he was hand-picked to head the re-launch of Coca-Cola in South Asia.

Besides his corporate achievements, Shekar has been involved in several high-profile film projects both in India and Australia. Shekar’s involvement in both stage and cinema began while he was in University. A popular actor in one act plays on stage and National Television led him to set up Great Southern Ark Productions with James Lingwood almost a decade ago. He has acted in a biopic “ Main Aur Charles” and is currently involved in the production of several major Film Projects. Shekar’s content writing skills enabled him to host one of the all-time favourite Radio programmes for several years.

During the relaunch of Coca-Cola, Shekar and his crack team of world class creative professionals earned their marketing stripes by winning the Clio award in the outstanding beverage commercial category. Shekar was elected as the Chairman of the Advertising Council of India as well as being appointed as a Director of the Advertising Filmmakers Federation in London, UK the following year. Shekar also has written Op-eds for leading national dailies and is sought after for his expertise in the corporate world. As a consummate professional, he brings invaluable management expertise to GSAP.