Mumbai | April 10, 2026 — Global communications firm Burson has announced the appointment of Munavar Attaari as its Chief Client Officer, a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its senior leadership and enhancing integrated client engagement across the region.
Attaari joins Burson from Edelman, where he served as Senior Vice President. With a career spanning over 20 years, he is widely recognized for his expertise in advising CXOs on reputation management and driving P&L growth for global multinational accounts.
A Legacy of Strategic Leadership
Attaari’s professional background includes a series of high-profile leadership roles across the PR and communications spectrum:
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FleishmanHillard: Served as Managing Director for India (2020–2024), overseeing operations across three offices and managing financial governance as a whole-time director for Omnicom India.
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Global Agency Experience: Held pivotal positions at Weber Shandwick, Adfactors PR, and Blue Star Infotech.
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Sector Expertise: Proven track record in B2B and B2C strategies across diverse sectors, including IT, healthcare, hospitality, philanthropy, and heavy industry.
Mandate at Burson
In his new capacity as Chief Client Officer, Attaari will lead the firm’s client engagement initiatives and provide senior counsel on integrated communications strategies. His focus will be on driving growth across mandates and navigating complex business challenges for Burson’s diverse portfolio of partners.
The appointment underscores Burson’s commitment to delivering high-level strategic advisory services and strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive global communications landscape.
