Mehta's move coincides with other major changes within the network, with Mark Ingrouille replacing Sorab Mistry as the Singapore-based Southeast Asia area director (Media 24 October).
"There's a new energy about McCann," said Mehta. "People have been moved into important positions who are very young, and the Singapore office has won Nestle and KFC in the last 25 days. We have a great opportunity to transform McCann into a genuine powerhouse."