Gaurang Menon has stepped down as managing partner and creative head – west at Hashtag Orange after nearly three years with the agency.

Menon re-joined Hashtag Orange in 2024 as regional and creative head - west, with a mandate to establish its Mumbai operations from the ground up and went on to lead the office’s creative strategy and output.

Menon will now evaluate his options before deciding on his next move.

This was his second stint with the company. He served as creative chief from 2019 to 2022. 

He said, “Building the Mumbai business from zero has been one of the most challenging and fulfilling chapters of my career. It pushed me beyond pure creative leadership and taught me what it takes to build a sustainable business, from winning the first pitch to nurturing talent and delivering work that stands out. I’ve spent most of my career moving continuously from one brief to the next. I want to take a brief moment to reflect on the next step. Whatever comes next, my focus will remain on doing something that truly excites me.” 

In a career spanning over 24 years, he has also worked with BC Web Wise and Madison World, among others.