Founder & CEO. Plant Geek. Travel Nerd.

Aditi’s fabulous intuition plays a key role in her gravitating towards the finer details. She believes in working and achieving anything she sets her mind on and it’s the same mentality that she brings to the table as the founder. Having marketed and built 30+ iconic global and local brands including Swiggy, Indeed, HealthifyMe, TI Cycles, Flipkart and Creoate, Aditi is a firm believer in the importance of a work-life balance to help drive change and transformation within individuals.

Superpowers: Scouting niche resorts and interpreting personality traits & dreams

Founder & CCO. Death Metal Guitarist.

Arjun has spent the last decade building and working with brands such as Puma, Infosys, Hero MotoSports, Swiggy, Levi’s and Oppo. His ability to seamlessly apply himself across various industries over the years has resulted in an extremely diverse skillset. Constantly pushing boundaries and always expanding his skillset, Arjun’s vision is to build The Leaf into one of the most sought after creative agencies in the subcontinent.

Superpowers: Photographic memory and automobile guru

Creative Director - Art. Professional Downstairs Neighbor.

With almost a decade of experience, Manas is an idea-led creative with a sharp eye for visuals and a deep love for craft. At the heart of his work lies an obsession with getting the visual just right—regardless of medium. From building brand worlds to directing production with intent, he believes great storytelling lies in the details. He draws inspiration from cinema, culture, and the quiet poetry of everyday moments.

Superpowers: Find a playlist for just about anything.  Turn a reference folder into a religion.

Creative Director - Copy. Father of Cats. Gatekeeper of Bands. Admirer of Tennis.

Utkarsha started working at an early age of 17 to achieve the ultimate goal of being a fresher with about 300 years of experience. He tripped a lot and then gradually steadied himself along the way to work with brands like Airtel, ExxonMobil, TTK Prestige, Hero MotoSports, Flipkart, Peter England, Duolingo, BharatBenz and more. As a firm believer in all-or-something, he never turns his back on a brief, and believes his calling in the industry is to stop any writer that dares to write without an insight.

Superpowers: Starting conversations, because that's what gives ideas

Senior Account Manager. Campaign Specialist. People Person.

For Niket, great campaigns aren’t built in silos — they’re crafted through conversations. With 5 years of experience managing brands across TV, print, digital, and social, he thrives on bringing big ideas to life. Known for translating client goals into strong, clear narratives, he’s led integrated campaigns to shape brand voices and scale digital presence. Outside work, you’ll find him reading, behind a camera, or debating football scores.

Superpowers: Can turn the messiest brief into a winning campaign.

Senior Account Manager. Swim Enthusiast. Pop-Culture Aficionado.

Artha is someone who naturally understands people: what they like, what they scroll past, and what truly grabs their attention. She enjoys observing behaviour and turning everyday insights into things that feel current, relatable, and cool without trying too hard.When she’s not working, she’s most likely swimming laps to reset or watching Rick and Morty for its sharp humour and chaotic energy.

Superpowers: Instantly reading the room and making things sound effortlessly cool.

Senior Designer. Foodie. Shutterbug.

It is rumoured that Soumya was born with a paintbrush in his hands. Ever since childhood, our Senior Graphic Designer has dabbled in art, craft, colours and on-stage events that revolved around artistic prowess. Now, Soumya's traded in the paintbrush for a stylus. And in his hand, it's basically a magic wand.

The passion that Soumya has for art, he also brings to other aspects of his life, like food blogging and photography. He also earns brownie points with everyone with his reputation as a dog lover.

Superpowers: Expert observer, superhuman thirst for travel

Senior Copywriter. Movie Buff. Narrative Addict.

Sometimes the director, sometimes the actor - but always the guy behind the words. Hari has written, directed, acted, and still somehow thinks cricket is more dramatic than cinema. He’s the kind of writer who’s figured out that words carry an uncanny amount of power. And with great power comes great...copywriting.Loves digging into psychological rabbit holes, cracking what makes people tick, and occasionally pretending he understands agency chaos better than anyone else.

Superpowers: Can sit through a 5-day Test match without sleeping. So yeah, long briefs don’t scare him.

Senior Designer. Illustrator. Football Enthusiast.

Dennes is a graphic designer whose journey began with doodles in childhood sketchbooks. Now, with over 3 years of experience in advertising, he’s still passionate about creating designs that don’t just look good, but resonate. His skills span graphic design, illustration and packaging, with a talent for building brand identities that last.

Off the clock, you’ll find him on the football field, at a ping-pong table, inside the swimming pool or deep in a rabbit hole of space documentaries. Tell him there’s a UFO sighting, and he’ll have his bag packed before you finish the sentence.

Superpowers: Can watch Interstellar back-to-back and feel the same thrill every single time.

Copywriter. Cat Mom. Crocheter.

Daphi has a bunch of experiences under her belt, none of which is in advertising, which is why she brings fresh perspectives and ideas that are only conjured up in dreams. Despite being relatively new to the industry, she comes prepped with experience across Hospitality and various FMCG brands. She is living the cross-functional, multidisciplinary lifestyle she has always yearned for.

She's a weaver through and through, because when she isn't writing scroll-stopping copy, she's crocheting up summer tops; for winter, she has knitting, so you know she’s always well-prepared.

Superpowers: Doomsday prepper, surface-level swimmer, and holder of sporadic knowledge.

Senior Designer. Gaming Enthusiast. Non-Boomer.

Gopika believes great design goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about making a lasting impact and crafting visuals that truly resonate. A natural at decoding a brand’s design language, she brings fresh perspectives and a sharp eye for detail. When she’s not bringing beautiful visuals to life, she’s levelling up in the gaming world, sharpening her creativity and precision skills. What she lacks in experience, she makes up for with curiosity, adaptability, and an eagerness to learn.

Superpowers: A built-in GPS—no maps needed! If she’s been somewhere once, she can always find her way back.

HR. People Champion. Creative Explorer.

Muskaan brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to everything she does. With a natural eye for detail and a deep appreciation for creativity, she finds balance between structure and imagination. Whether she’s shaping meaningful workplace experiences or expressing herself through painting and drawing. An avid lover of the sea, travel, and outdoor adventures, Muskaan believes that curiosity beyond the workplace fuels empathy and stronger human connections within it. As part of HR, she’s driven by creating environments where people feel inspired, supported, and free to grow.

Superpowers: Turning conversations into connections, discovering new places, and finding calm by the sea

Writer. Singer. Eternal Sunshine of an Awkward Mind.

Devika is a copywriter who enjoys finding charm in everyday things. She started freelancing in college to earn some pocket money, fell for the craft, and later trained at Miami Ad School, Bengaluru. Now she works across brands, ideas and moods, writing everything from campaign films to tiny lines.She finds joy in old music, long walks, hardbound books and any excuse to rewatch Harry Potter. Also firmly believes that life is better when you romanticise the small stuff.

Superpowers: Ability to go for a long walk even after a long, tiring day!

Client Relations Specialist. Visual Storyteller. Football & F1 Enthusiast.

With a natural flair for client servicing, Hari bridges the gap between creative ambition and successful execution, ensuring every project runs seamlessly from brief to delivery. Fresh energy and a youthful mindset spark new ideas for teams, boost results, and help build lasting client relationships through adaptable, proactive engagement.

Hari is passionate about the art of photography, a love born in 11th grade and refined through immersive wildlife tours alongside National Geographic photographers. Off the clock, he channels his competitive spirit and teamwork into football pitches and F1 circuits, embracing the excitement and strategy of the world’s greatest sports.

Superpowers: Playing with passion - whether behind the lens or on the field

Junior Designer. Cinephile. Digital Artist.

Sai’s creative journey began with a fine arts background, which shaped his expressive, detail-driven approach to design. He blends illustration and digital painting to create visuals that are not only aesthetically engaging but purposeful in communication. Sai is passionate about crafting work that goes beyond simply looking good. He strongly believes that creativity often sparks when you think or do something different from the usual, even if it feels like it makes no sense at first.

When he’s not designing, you’ll find him unwinding with movies or out on the road, enjoying car drives or the unmatched thrill of riding his bike. For Sai, creativity is a constant - whether on canvas, screen, or the open road.

Superpowers: Can spend hours watching movies and still have the energy for a long bike ride.

Social Media Manager. YouTube Binger. Jack of all interests.

Lutsuhlu brings fresh energy and a keen eye for storytelling to The Leaf’s online presence. With a background in Media and Communications, she’s passionate about building authentic connections and experimenting with creative ways to make people stop scrolling and start engaging. Her interests are anything but niche, and she’s always on the lookout for new trends, learning what clicks (literally), and turning ideas into content that feels meaningful.

Off the clock, you’ll find her painting tiny landscapes, soaking in slow-living inspiration, or rewatching her favorite films for the hundredth time.

Superpowers: Extensive (and slightly obsessive) K-pop knowledge

Copywriter. Geek. Icon.

Icon brings curiosity, wit and a love for storytelling to everything he writes. Starting as a video game journalist, he still dives deep into game theories, essays and hidden lore. A fan of European football, movies, clever advertising, 12-episode slice-of-life animes and all things pop culture, he’s always exploring what sparks engagement and why stories stick. Icon is constantly experimenting with ideas, striving to live up to his name.Off duty, he’s either catching some Zs or vibing to ultra-niche NRI musicians.

Superpowers: Summoning the perfect meme for any situation.

Copywriter. Moodboard Curator. Part-Time Diva.

Avanthika is a copywriter and a believer in the magic of simple words. With a degree in Fashion Communication from NIFT, she brings a sense of empathy to the copy she writes while focusing on the audience’s emotions. Though experienced in the brand side of marketing, she is on her game to explore and learn more in the creative agency setting. She treats every challenge as a chance to learn something new. Her me-time includes brain-rot memes, planning potential outfits, watching Modern Family, or petting a duck.

Superpowers: Can doomscroll through websites and social media for hours without a break.

Junior Designer. Man Who Loves Music.

Fayiz has spent the last 1.5 years honing a sharp eye for design, specializing in the visceral power of typography-only poster creation. His dedication to visual communication is powered by an aesthetic built on deep dives into the latest trends and inspiration, fueled by endless scrolling through Pinterest's visual landscape. Complementing his graphic work, Fayiz possesses a rapidly developing skill for visual capture, understanding how light, composition, and texture translate from the lens to the digital canvas. His ability to strip design down to its essential textual elements, and his flair for photography, results in work that is both boldly minimalist and profoundly impactful. His vision is to become a design leader, translating the complex rhythm of culture into clean, unforgettable visual statements.

Superpowers: The ability to listen to Drake, Playboi Carti, A$AP Rocky and Kanye West on repeat all day.

Account Manager. Art & Craft Explorer. Visual Thinker.

Shruti blends structure with creativity, bringing an organised, detail-first approach to client servicing. With a background spanning event curation, marketing, and design, she understands how ideas travel from a rough brief to a polished final output. Her deep interest in art and hands-on craft forms, shapes the way she works, thoughtfully, precisely, and with respect for the process.

Naturally curious and always learning, she enjoys collaborating with creative teams, spotting details others might miss, and keeping projects running smoothly while the magic happens.

Superpowers: Eye for detail, organised chaos control, and an instinct for well-crafted ideas.

Motion Graphics Designer. Idea-to-Motion Storyteller.

With close to five years of experience, Prashanth SK is a motion graphics designer who believes motion isn’t just about movement - it’s about mood, timing, and that one transition that makes you smile. He loves turning ideas into visual stories that flow smoothly, feel intentional, and stay memorable.

Inspired by cinema, music, internet culture, and everyday moments, his work stays clean, thoughtful, and a little playful because good design should never feel boring.

Superpowers: Epic series rewatches, and an ever-growing love for travel.