A national Marketing Head is a distinguished leader whose creativity, and strategic insight profoundly influence an organization’s marketing success. Let us know more about some of these leaders and what it takes to execute revolutionary nationwide marketing campaigns.
- Mahima Garg (Head of Marketing – India, T&C , Amazon Web Services (AWS) ): A dynamic and visionary marketing leader, Mahima Garg has an impressive education background holding degrees from ISB Hyderabad and IIM Calcutta. Renowned for her marketing acumen, Mahima has experience working for reputed organizations like LinkedIn, Google, Citi, and AWS. Her diverse skill set, encompassing digital marketing, Funnel Marketing, CRM, and Digital Analytics sets her apart as a marketing maven.
- Satanik Chaudhary (National Head and Chief – Marketing, Shriram Properties Ltd.): IIM Bangalore Alumnus, Satanik Chaudhary has a proven track record of achieving benchmark marketing laurels. Adept at leveraging cutting edge marketing tools and skills, this marketing head has exceptional contributions towards his organisations.
- Siddhant Narayan (Head of Marketing – India, Nike): Having worked for top brands like OnePlus, Jio, Nike and more, Siddhant has a one of mind expertise in this domain. This national marketing head was voted as the Top 50 Most Influential Marketing Leaders of 2021 for his innovative marketing strategies and business acumen. Siddhant’s intense passion and dedication towards the field has not gone unnoticed by his clients and colleagues.
- Kaustubh Patki (Marketing Leader – India, OpenText): A National Marketing head for MicroFocus as well as OpenText, Kaustubh Patki is a seasoned marketing professional with over 24 years of experience. Master of Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Business Development as well as Cloud Computing, Kaustubh is an indispensable asset to his organisations.
- Rajdeep Rudra (National Marketing Head – Corporate, InfraMarket): Holding an MBA from IIT Dhanbad, Rajdeep has an exceptional experience of marketing for Telecom Companies. His tenure at Tata Teleservices, Idea Cellular and Vodafone Idea Ltd. is a testament to his Strategic Marketing brilliance. Rajdeep is a proud recipient of multiple honours from Aditya Birla Group and Idea for his profound marketing knowledge and expertise.
- Kunal Jerath (National Marketing Head, RedFM): Performance Driven marketing professional, Kunal Jerath is a renowned figure, especially in the media industry. His tenures at big names like Bennet Coleman and Dainik Jagran and comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement set him apart from other leaders in this sector. Consumer Insights, Brand development, Customer Engagement, brand strategy and marketing strategy are some of his proven fortes.
- Arjit Sen (Head of Marketing -Google Pay, India): Throughout his illustrious career, featuring big names like Snapdeal, Micromax and Samsung Electronics, Ajit Sen has fostered customer loyalty and trust on his brilliant marketing skills. Completing his education from top institutes like IIT Roorkee and IIM Calcutta, Arjit has helped his clients significantly boost customer engagement due to his robust foundation in marketing, Strategy, and management.
- Bhavya Taneja (National Head – Marketing, PNB Housing Finance Limited): With over 15 years of experience, Bhavya Taneja is a revered marketing professional in the finance sector. Lauded for his Strategic thinking, Precise decision making and brand marketing expertise, Bhavya is one of the most influential Financial Services Marketing Professionals and has been recognised for the same by the World Marketing Congress and Awards.
- Amar Prakash (National Head – Marketing and Strategy, Captain Steel India Limited): Amar Prakash has 20 years of exemplary track record in accelerating business profitability and executing market strategies. His expertise in wide range of marketing functions like Budget management, digital marketing, marketing research and Analytics puts him among leaders at the forefront of the market landscape.
- Anirban Paul Chowdhury (National Marketing Head, Skipper Pipes): Renowned for his exceptional marketing acumen, Anirban is a smart yet aggressive brand builder. His array of marketing skills like campaign design, communication strategy, social media management exemplify his competence and marketing rigor.
- Anish Thambi (Head of Marketing India, Snowflake): Exploiting his innate ability to identify and capitalise on market trends, Anish Thambi is responsible for marketing the Snowflake Brand. A consistent and focused leader, Anish has over 15 years of experience in this domain. His Strategic decision making and exceptional problem-solving capabilities help achieve impressive business growth and execute precise marketing strategies.
- Manoj Varshney (National Marketing Head, Dhanuka Agritech): A dedicated marketing head of the Agricultural Sector, Manoj Varshney not only an excellent professional but also a visionary leader. His groundbreaking projects to scale Water Soluble Fertilizers and optimise Manufacturing earn him respect and admiration across the industry. His strong understanding of Product management, Business strategy and marketing insights has helped clients boost revenue and witness exceptional business growth.
- Rajat Uppal (National Marketing and Programming Head – Ishq FM, India Today): An established marketing professional of the media industry, Rajat Uppal has worked with renowned players like Red FM, Big FM, Fever 104 FM and more. This growth centred professional has the unique capability to blend creative vision with strategic market intelligence and in turn deliver spectacular results.
- Uttam Karmakar (National Head – Marketing Operations, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages): Alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Uttam Karmakar is an operations expert and an experienced marketing professional. His over 2 decades of experience in various industries like FMCG, F&B, Music, IT and so on allow him to execute marketing strategies that are instrumental in business development and growth.
- Aveek Gupta (National Head of Marketing, Vidyamandir Classes): Seasoned marketing professional, with over 18 years of experience across industries like Education, Durables, E-commerce, Telecom and more. His passion of devising efficient marketing strategies that generate revenue and return investment has helped him bag leadership roles at top firms like Bose, Times Group, and others.
- Rajat Shrimal (Global Head of Marketing, Incedo Inc.): With over 20 years of extensive marketing expertise, Rajat Shrimal is not only a dynamic leader but an accomplished professional of high integrity. This IIM Lucknow alumnus has shared his marketing acumen with renowned brands like Infosys, Mahindra Holidays and Resorts and HCL. His diverse arsenal of marketing skills consists of digital marketing, demand generation, CRM, Enterprise Software and Business Alliances.
- Rishita Vijay (Head of Marketing – India, Databricks): Rishita Vijay has extensive marketing experience in the IT Sector working for giants like Microsoft, AWS, and IBM. This certified marketing leader specialises in Enterprise marketing, Content Marketing, project management, Business analytics and other crucial market functions. Her excellence in this field is exemplified by her illustrious career and the outstanding achievements that occur during her tenures.
- Abhijit Pawar (National Head Trade Marketing, Usha International): A passionate professional with unwavering commitment towards achieving optimised marketing campaigns, Abhijit Pawar is a distinguished leader of this domain. Leading the marketing units of top companies like Crompton Electricals, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever, Abhijit is an excellent strategist. His hands on project management skills allow him to deliver outstanding results in all his marketing endeavours.
- Apoorv Maheshwari (Head of Marketing – India, Bestseller India): A meticulous leader, Apoorv Maheshwari is committed to execute successful marketing operations. With experience working at diverse industries like FMCG, E-Commerce and Hospitality, Apoorv has worked for top brands like Accor, Zivame, P&G and more. Her eye for detail and business acumen has helped brands develop their presence in this highly competitive market.
- Rajeev Doval (National Head – Marketing Communication & Branding, Times of India Group): With over 18 years of experience at the Times Group, Rajeev Doval’s visionary approach has set new standards in the industry. His expertise in advertising, business development, corporate relations as well as communication make him a renowned marketing professional of the media and publications industry.
- Amrita Juthani (National Head of Marketing, Tata Steel): Alumnus of the prestigious Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and IMT, Ghaziabad, Amrita Juthani has been a part of the TATA Group for over two decades. Her expertise in marketing campaigns, Customer Acquisition, channel strategy and sales management make her a prime asset in any organisation.
- Priya Nadkarni (National Head – Marketing, Tata Capital): With over 20 years of diverse experience under multiple designations, Priya Nadkarni is a professional with rich expertise and remarkable leadership skills. Heading Alliances, Partnerships, Strategy and Project Implementation, Priya has diverse portfolio with a knack for customer retention and data driven marketing strategies.
- Ruchika Chawla (National Head – Digital Product & Marketing, PNB Housing Finance Limited): A result driven marketing professional, Ruchika Chawla has over 19 years of experience in the domain of sales and marketing. She specializes in the finance sector, creating brand visibility for top finance firms like Reliance Capital, ICICI Home Finance and now PNB housing finance. Her proficiency at building corporate relations help execute smooth business acquisitions and place her client’s brand strategically against the competition.
- Deepak Mathur (Head of Marketing – India & SAARC, Palo Alto Networks): A marketing specialist, Deepak Mathur has been demonstrating exceptional marketing calibre for over 20 years. Deepak has marketing expertise in the IT Sector, where innovative strategies has helped boost revenue and customer engagement. His successful marketing campaigns in the industry are a testament to his brilliance.
- Neha Menon (National Shopper Marketing Head, Diageo India): A well-qualified management accounting expert, Neha Menon is a tenacious marketing professional and a strong leader. She is a hardworking and dedicated professional which is admired by her peers and superiors alike. Her diverse, yet deep skill set encompasses Sales, operations management, Analytical skills, Enterprise risk management, financial analysis, and many other functions.
- Sukanya Dasgupta (National Director – Marketing and Communications, Colliers): With over 15 years of branding and marketing expertise, Sukanya Dasgupta is a reputed marketer. Sukanya brings a comprehensive skill set to her role, excelling in areas like corporate communications, public relations, strategic communications and more. Her brands driven to growth and their names elevated in the market space demonstrate her marketing prowess.
- Shiboo Varghese (Head of India Marketing, Tableau Software): Academic background from the University of Madras and IIM Bangalore, Shiboo Varghese has a keen understanding of market dynamics. This dynamic professional, has displayed his marketing acumen in multiple facets of the market and industry. His excellent insights have helped organizations like Veritas Technologies LLC, Symantec, and Tableau Software to deliver robust performance in marketing campaigns and extract impressive ROIs.
- Aslam R. (Head of Marketing and Communications, ACOEM India): Two decades of branding and engagement experience, Aslam is passionate professional adept at corporate communications and strategic implementation. Digital Marketing, Branding, B2B Marketing are some his strong suits that complement his ability to drive impactful change at his place of work.
- Kristine Daniels (Head of India Marketing – Rubrik Inc.): Skilled in CRM, Market Research, Lead Generation, Vendor Management among others, Kristine Daniels is a committed professional. Delivering impactful marketing results especially in the IT Sector, Kristine has not only displayed an exceptional ability to expand brand reach but also deepen its connection with customer segments.
- Namita Anand (National Head Marketing, Liberty Shoes Limited): An Experienced marketing leader, Dr. Namita is an excellent professional proficient in marketing Strategy, product marketing, business strategy and brand management. Her over 2 decades of experience in the industry with organizations like Halifax Bank, Essel Industries and Liberty Shoes, allows her to offer valuable marketing insights and set the bar high for other industry professionals.
In sum, all these professionals embody the perfect blend of education, experience, and expertise, driving establishments towards new horizons of success. Their leadership and innovative spirit continue to inspire the marketing team, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.
Disclaimer: The selection process for candidates in this news article involves rigorous evaluation by researchers, considering parameters such as industry influence, online reputation, experience, contributions, education, accolades, and followership. However, subjective criteria may lead to outcome variations, and assessments may not capture every aspect of candidates’ profiles. Selection as winners does not imply endorsement or guaranteeing future performance. Feedback is welcomed for process enhancement as we continuously strive to improve our evaluation methods.
This article is written by Mahesh Kumar Singh, Research and Analytical Manager with IST
