New Delhi: The sudden demise of Anurag Gupta, the CEO of SVG Media (a Dentsu Aegis Network company) landed as a Sunday morning shocker to the Indian Digital Media Industry. It has terribly shaken and extremely saddened the industry with people mourning his untimely demise with grief and disbelief.
Conversation in one of the WhatsApp group ‘Indian Digital Forum” that comprises digital media professionals across various agencies revealed that he passed away today morning at Delhi following a Massive Heart Attack.
Condolences pour in from various platforms with people recollecting the moments of recent past interactions with Anurag Gupta.
Anurag has over 20 years of experience across diverse industries – FMCG, Office Automation, Stock Broking, Media and Internet. He has been in the Internet space for over 10 years.
He became part of Dentsu Aegis Network in April 2017 after the Dentsu’s acquisition of SVG Media that has leading brands like Tyroo, DGM, nNext and Precision Match.
Ashish Bhasin, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network said “It’s an absolute shock and a deep loss. Not only was he the ceo of svg but was also a Digital Council Member. It is a loss for SVG, for DAN and for the entire Digital fraternity at large. A wonderful colleague. At this hour, my heart, sympathies and condolences go out to his family and loved ones.”
He is an Alumni of IIM-A and Christ Church College – Kanpur.
Prayer meeting for Mr. Anurag Gupta , will be held between 11.00am and 12:00noon at Chinmaya mission , Lodhi Road, New Delhi on Tuesday 30th July 2019.
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