Rana Kapoor, MD & CEO, YES BANK, was recognized by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) as an Outstanding Contributor to the Media and Communication Industry and Indian Brand Builder at the 13th edition of Goafest 2018.

AAAI felicitated Kapoor with the award for pioneering banking and financing solutions to the Media and Communications Industry. Under his visionary leadership, YES BANK’s Media and Entertainment banking knowledge vertical, through its in-depth understanding of the industry and partnerships has helped to further corporatise the Indian Film, Media, Entertainment and Communications industry.

Speaking on this recognition, Kapoor said, “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious recognition from AAAI. YES BANK is proud to have been a pillar of support to the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry in India, since our inception. We remain committed to providing innovative financing solutions to this key sunrise sector by leveraging our differentiated Knowledge Banking philosophy. ”

Nakul Chopra, President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India, said, “Mr. Rana Kapoor is truly a home grown Professional Entrepreneur and brand builder who has created YES BANK – an Indian brand of global stature. The Media and Communication industry in India has been fortunate to have the unstinted support of Mr. Rana Kapoor and YES BANK over the last 15 years, including for landmark projects such as the formation of BARC. The AAAI is privileged to recognize Mr. Kapoor with this Special Felicitation conferred at the Abby Awards at Goafest 2018.”