Siddhesh Khatavkar
- himanshu105
- Oct 30
- 1 min read
Based in Mumbai
Siddhesh Khatavkar is the Executive Creative Director at DDB Mudra Group (West region), where he leads creative vision and storytelling for some of the most influential brands in India.
A graduate of Sir J.J. School of Art in 2002, Siddhesh was initially drawn to gaming before embarking on an advertising career spanning over 17 years—with pivotal tenures at Rediffusion Y&R and Publicis leading up to his current leadership at DDB Mudra.
Siddhesh is best known for his emotionally charged “EatQual” campaign for McDonald’s India—a platform for inclusivity that features specialized, accessible packaging enabling all individuals, to enjoy their meals with dignity. This campaign has become a benchmark for inclusive design in advertising.
The “EatQual” campaign earned Siddhesh numerous recognitions:
Spikes Asia: Grand Prix, Gold, 3 Silver, Bronze
Asia Pacific Adfest: Gold, Silver, 3 Bronze
The One Show: Bronze
WARC: Silver
Cannes Lions: 3 Shortlists
London International Awards: Silver + Bronze
Effies (India): Gold, Silver, 2 Bronze
Beyond McDonald’s, Siddhesh has led creative work for a roster of high-profile clients including Signature Whisky, Walls (India & Global), Sunsilk (India & global), Sony ESPN, Sony Max IPL, KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders), Premier Futsal, Johnson’s Baby, Clean & Clear, Maharashtra Tourism, and more.
His creative excellence and industry stature have also earned him jury roles at prestigious platforms such as D&AD, One Show Young Ones, and D&AD New Blood, underscoring his influence and thought leadership within the global creative community. Outside of campaigning, Siddhesh is a passionate self-taught terrarium designer, channeling his visual sensibility into nurturing and designing with living art.
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