Storytellers 101 Communications has announced the appointment of Akshat Jain as managing director.

At the agency, Jain will focus on strengthening its communications capabilities, scaling integrated mandates, mentoring teams and driving growth across emerging and high-impact sectors.

Jain moves from Weber Shandwick India after a stint of nine years. He was most recently serving as the vice president.

 Leon De Souza, founder and CEO, Storytellers 101 Communications, said, "Storytellers 101 has grown steadily over the past 12 years, and bringing Akshat on board is an important step in strengthening our senior leadership team. His experience will further add depth to the agency as we continue to grow. We are excited to have him with us, and this is also part of a larger plan to bring in more senior industry talent in the near future. "

Devendra Singh, COO, Storytellers 101 Communications, added, "Akshat has built strong knowledge of the communications ecosystem across sectors over the years, and we are happy to have him on board. As we look at expanding into new verticals, his experience will be key in further strengthening our communications capabilities and ensuring we continue to build on the strong foundation we have created."

Jain said, "What excited me most about Storytellers 101 is its entrepreneurial energy, creative mindset and strong focus on impactful storytelling. The communications landscape today demands authenticity, agility and culturally relevant narratives, and that is something the agency strongly believes in. I look forward to working closely with Leon and the team to build meaningful communication strategies, nurture talent and create impactful stories that drive both brand reputation and business growth."

In the past, he has worked with Allied Blenders & Distillers, and Perfect relations, to name a few.