Adfactors PR Appoints Hemant Gaule as Senior Vice President – Growth & Development Initiatives

His key role will be to drive transformation and long-term organisational development at India’s largest PR firm

Adfactors PR has announced the appointment of Hemant Gaule as Senior Vice President – Growth & Development Initiatives. In this newly created strategic role, Hemant will focus on multiple streams including building an AI-first work culture, strengthening the firm’s value proposition, building new practices, and execute long-term plans for leadership development.

Hemant will work closely with the founders and the leadership team to curate and execute programs aimed at future-proofing the organisation. The creation of the Adfactors Academy – a one-of-its-kind leadership fast-track initiative designed to identify, nurture, and elevate emerging leaders within the firm will be an important part of his mandate. While the Academy will offer structured learning interventions, its broader mission is to make the agency future-ready, equip consultants to manage complex, ever-evolving client briefs and contribute to institutional-scale growth.

Madan Bahal, Co-founder and Managing Director of Adfactors PR, said, "I have known Hemant for more than a decade, and value his clarity of thought, professional integrity, and ability to design talent architectures for the future. I look forward to working closely with Hemant in enhancing Adfactors PR’s relevance to its clients and internal stakeholders, in an ever-changing environment."

Hemant Gaule stated, "Adfactors is a firm of deep purpose and vast potential, and it is an honour to be working with the founders and the CEO who have built a market-leading institution. This role is not just about leadership development - it is about unlocking a future where Adfactors PR stands as a global benchmark for consulting excellence. We will build the systems, structures, and spirit required to take the firm confidently into the next decade and beyond."

An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Hemant brings a rare blend of business & academic grounding. He started his career in the management cadre of the RPG Group while for the last 10 years he served as the Director and CEO of the School of Communications and Reputation (SCoRe). Hemant has been recognised by multiple industry forums including ASEAN PR Network, Reputation Today, PRovoke Media and serves on the board of IABC Asia Pacific.

This appointment reflects Adfactors PR’s commitment to institutional capability building for serving the evolving needs of India Inc., and its long-term vision to lead the profession in both business impact and human capital development.