Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS), Omnicom’s integrated solutions engine, has appointed Acquelia Colaco as Chief People Officer (CPO) for India and the Philippines. Based in Bengaluru, Colaco will lead the People & Culture function across both markets, working closely with business leaders to strengthen talent strategy, organisational effectiveness, workforce transformation and leadership development. The appointment reinforces OGS’ focus on building a high-performance culture and strengthening its people capabilities as the organisation enters its next phase of growth.
In her new role, Colaco will focus on developing the people and talent ecosystem, enhancing employee experience and building leadership capabilities across the organisation. Her mandate will also include strengthening workforce structures and creating an environment that enables individuals and teams to perform, grow and contribute to business objectives. She will partner with leadership teams to align people initiatives with OGS’ evolving business requirements.
Colaco brings more than two decades of experience in people and culture leadership across global organisations in sectors including technology, analytics, retail, shared services and business operations. Most recently, she served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer at XBP Global, where she led people strategy across the Americas, EMEA, India and the Philippines. Her experience includes managing people functions across diverse geographies and supporting organisational growth through workforce and cultural transformation.
Earlier in her career, Colaco held leadership positions at Tesco Business Solutions, Infosys and IBM Global Process Services. Across these organisations, she worked on workforce transformation, organisational design, capability building, leadership development and employee experience initiatives. She has also been involved in establishing HR operating models from the ground up, developing talent strategies and creating organisational frameworks to support business expansion and long-term growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Vishal Srivastava, CEO, OGS India & Philippines, said the organisation’s ability to innovate, grow and deliver for agencies and clients begins with its people. He highlighted Colaco’s experience in building capabilities, shaping organisational culture and leading transformation across complex global businesses. Srivastava added that her leadership approach and understanding of people development align with OGS’ priorities as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Speaking about her appointment, Acquelia Colaco, Chief People Officer, OGS India & Philippines, said she was excited to join the organisation at an important stage of its growth journey. She outlined her priorities around strengthening leadership capability, creating meaningful employee experiences, developing future-ready talent and fostering a culture that empowers teams to perform and succeed. She also emphasised the importance of working closely with colleagues across OGS to build the organisation’s next chapter.
Colaco holds an MBA in Human Resources, a Master Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics. With her experience across global organisations and multiple business functions, she will lead OGS’ people and culture agenda across India and the Philippines, supporting its focus on talent development, organisational effectiveness and sustainable growth.