Agnello Dias, co-founder of TapRoot India, is a highly acclaimed Indian advertising professional, best known for his creative contributions to the industry. He started his career in 1989 and has worked with numerous local and international agencies, including Dart, Interpublicity, Lowe, and Leo Burnett.
In 2005, Dias joined JWT India and quickly rose to become the Chief Creative Officer. Under his leadership, JWT India was ranked as India's top creative agency in the Campaign Brief rankings for Asia in 2006.
Dias made history in 2008 by winning India's first-ever Grand Prix at Cannes and the first-ever Titanium-Integrated Lion, with JWT India. He partnered with Santosh Padhi in 2008 to set up Taproot India, where he serves as the founder and Chief Creative Officer.