Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Meet India’s Top 35 Growth Visionaries

In a world where change is constant and evolution is key, these individuals stand out as beacons of progress, These dynamic leaders are reshaping industries with their innovative strategies and relentless pursuit of growth. Let’s take a look at India’s top 35 growth visionaries. These remarkable individuals stand at the forefront of transformation, leveraging their expertise, creativity, and determination to inspire change and empower the leaders of tomorrow.

1. Kaushik Das (Growth Head, Cashfree Payments): With over 20 years of experience in business development and strategic planning, Kaushik Das is a seasoned leader in the fintech industry. His expertise in channel sales, distribution, and corporate relationship management has resulted in significant market penetration and improved business performance.
2. Varun Mohan (Head of Growth & Revenue, MiQ): Varun Mohan, stationed in Mumbai, Maharashtra, boasts a rich background in digital ad sales and revenue optimization spanning over 16 years. His specialization in premium media and innovative go-to-market strategies has positioned brands for success. Varun’s leadership at Republic TV Digital and Appier Inc. underscores his ability to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
3. Srinivasan Subramani (Head of Customer Growth, Myntra): Srinivasan Subramani, operating from Bengaluru, boasts 16+ years in driving user and revenue growth. As Head of Customer Growth at Myntra, he leads acquisition and retention strategies, shaping customer experiences in India’s fashion e-commerce landscape.
4. Amit Kumar (Director & Head of Growth, Hike): With 15 years in online marketing, Amit excels in product growth, acquisition, and engagement. His expertise spans various sectors, including real money gaming, e-commerce, finance, and more, backed by certifications in Google Adwords, Bing Ads, and Google Analytics.
5. Sahil Deswal (Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Bobble AI): Sahil Deswal, stationed in New Delhi, India, orchestrates product growth and marketing strategies at Bobble AI. With over 15 years of experience, he’s a seasoned leader in online marketing, mobile marketing, and digital strategy, driving substantial results across diverse domains.
6. Ashish Aggarwal (Head of Growth & Marketing, Statiq): with over 14 years of experience, epitomizes the fusion of engineering acumen with marketing prowess. Ashish has held key positions in renowned companies like BharatPe and Snapdeal, where his marketing strategies propelled businesses to new heights. Ashish’s knack for technology, startups, and search marketing sets him apart in experience blending engineering prowess with marketing insights 
7. Ujjwal Sinha (Associate Vice President – Marketing, CARS24): Ujjwal Sinha, currently based in Gurugram, India, brings 14 years of expertise in customer acquisition and growth marketing within the automobile and e-commerce industries. His strong execution background and leadership skills have driven organizational growth and brand success. Ujjwal’s hands-on experience in P&L management, media planning, and CRM sets him apart as a dynamic business leader.
8. Aditya Mirchandani (Head of Growth, cultsport.com): Aditya Mirchandani, based in Bengaluru, India, is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience across the tech industry. His expertise lies in building successful marketing engines, as evident from his track record of transforming businesses from top-line customer awareness to bottom-line profitability. Aditya has achieved his position as a leader in driving business growth in the e-commerce space.
9. Subodh Jain (Senior Vice President – Growth & Category, HomeLane): Subodh Jain, based in Bengaluru, India, brings over 12 years of expertise to HomeLane as the Senior Vice President of Growth & Category. His extensive experience at Myntra and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. underscores his proficiency in driving growth and category expansion strategies. Subodh’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning HomeLane as a key player in the home furnishing industry.
10. Swapnil Srivastava (Head Marketing and Growth, HealthifyMe): Swapnil Srivastava, located in Bengaluru, India, brings over 12 years of expertise in leads marketing at HealthifyMe, specializing in performance and growth marketing for e-commerce, travel, and OTT companies. With a track record of managing large marketing budgets and building strong digital marketing teams, he drives user growth and revenue across multiple channels.
11. Sankalp Rohatgi (Head of Growth, Groww): Sankalp Rohatgi, based in Bengaluru, India, is a growth and revenue leader with over 12 years of experience. Currently leading growth at Groww, his expertise lies in scaling businesses, team development, and strategic planning. With a track record of success in hyper-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies, Sankalp excels in driving customer-centric outcomes and building amazing teams.
12. Anshul Agarwal (AVP Growth, Airtel India): Anshul Agarwal, based in Gurugram, Haryana, brings over 12 years of marketing experience. He is currently leading Airtel’s online growth, and his strategic prowess drives user acquisition across various business lines. Anshul’s innovative go-to-market strategies optimize marketing funnels for enhanced consumer engagement.
13. Varun Kulkarni (Director, NoBroker.com): Varun Kulkarni, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, boasts over 12 years of experience in digital marketing and growth strategies. Currently serving as the Director at NoBroker.com, Varun has been instrumental in reshaping the real estate market through innovative digital marketing approaches. His expertise lies in crafting multichannel marketing strategies that ensure optimal user experiences and drive business growth.
14. Apurv Narang (Head: Growth & Marketing, Jupiter): With over 11 years of experience, Apurv leads growth and marketing initiatives at Jupiter, specializing in user acquisition, brand marketing, and strategic alliances. His past role at Paytm Money showcased his prowess in P&L management and revenue ownership.
15. Abhinav Dhar (Lead, Growth & Strategy, Apna): Abhinav Dhar, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience, leads the Growth team at Apna. His tenure at Uber, where he spearheaded strategic partnerships, reflects his prowess in driving impactful collaborations. Abhinav’s strategic insight and operational finesse contribute to Apna’s mission of empowering India’s workforce.
16. Akhil Rumandla (Head of Growth, XYXX Apparels): Akhil Rumandla, situated in Mumbai, India, is a growth expert with a decade of experience in customer-centric app marketing and growth hacking. Leading growth at XYXX Apparels, his strategic approach to user acquisition and retention drives business success. Akhil’s expertise in business analytics, product marketing, and international exposure sets him apart in the industry.
17. Rohan Khadatkar (Head of Growth, Magic Studio): Rohan Khadatkar, brings over 12 years of experience leading growth initiatives at Magic Studio. With a rich background in ed-tech, he’s driven exponential traffic and revenue growth at Epic for Kids and Toppr, showcasing a knack for executing large-scale growth charters.
18. Abhishek Shinde (Head of Digital Products and Growth, Sports For All (SFA)): Abhishek brings over a decade of experience in digital products and growth strategies. His expertise lies in data-driven strategies for user acquisition and retention, product roadmap development, and growth hacking techniques, evident from his tenure at Dream11 and Tata Capital.
19. Rohin Hans (Senior Director – Category, Digital Marketing & Growth, Furlenco): Rohin Hans, serving as the Senior Director for Category, Digital Marketing, and Growth at Furlenco, brings over a decade of combined experience in engineering and digital marketing to the table. His proficiency lies in steering category-oriented growth initiatives, showcasing his instrumental role in enhancing Furlenco’s profitability and broadening its product range.
20. Kunwarjeet Grover (Head of Growth, Wellbeing Nutrition): Kunwarjeet Grover, operating from Gurgaon, Haryana, spearheads revenue growth for Wellbeing Nutrition. With over a decade of expertise in e-commerce and marketplace dynamics, he excels in customer acquisition and retention strategies. Kunwarjeet’s leadership transformed Honasa Consumer Ltd.’s online marketplace, achieving remarkable revenue and customer base growth.
21. Shruti Shah (Category and Growth Head, Tata CLiQ): Armed with an MBA and 9 years of diverse industry experience, Shruti drives category and growth strategies at Tata CLiQ. Her expertise spans strategy, operations, and marketing across e-commerce, petrochemicals, and the oil and gas sectors.
22. Akash Shrivastava (Head of Growth Marketing, Livspace): With over 9 years of experience, Akash specializes in building and marketing innovative consumer web and mobile products. His focus on rapidly improving consumer funnel metrics has led to exponential growth for Livspace, catering to the F&B, hospitality, leisure, and travel industries.
23. Kush Jain (Head of Growth Marketing and Retention, Zeno Health): A graduate of IIT Bombay, Kush brings over 9 years of diverse experience in growth marketing and retention optimization. His strategic thinking and operational excellence have navigated challenges faced by pre-product-market-fit and early growth stage companies, propelling them forward.
24. Siddharth Maheshwari (Head of Growth Marketing, DeHaat): Siddharth Maheshwari, based in India, leads growth marketing at DeHaat, India’s biggest Agritech company. With a background in product marketing and category management, he’s adept at delivering results consistently, leveraging his expertise across fintech, e-commerce, and hospitality sectors.
25. Kabir Kapoor (Business Head, Growth, & Corp Dev, BharatPe): Kabir a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience, spearheads growth initiatives at BharatPe. His role encompasses driving growth for payments and key products, including pioneering new investment class offerings.
26. Angad Sethi (Head of Growth Strategy, CarDekho Group): Angad Sethi, headquartered in Gurugram, India, crafts tech-enabled solutions within the mobility space at CarDekho Group. His expertise spans across delivering sales transformation, institutionalizing growth engines, and driving strategic initiatives in dynamic environments.
27. Vishvender Singh (Head of Digital & Growth Marketing, fisdom): Vishvender Singh, hailing from Bengaluru, India, possesses over 8 years of experience in digital and growth marketing. As the Head of Digital & Growth Marketing at fisdom, he specializes in customer acquisition, market expansion, and community building. His passion for personal finance extends beyond acquisition, focusing on co-creating products and empowering individuals through initiatives like the One Percent Academy.
28. Nisha Sharma (Head of Growth, Snapmint): Nisha Sharma, based in Delhi, India, brings over 8 years of experience in multi-channel marketing to the table. With a robust background in various marketing channels such as CRM, affiliate marketing, and social media marketing, Nisha’s journey includes significant roles at renowned companies like Hotelbeds and Jabong, where her expertise contributed to enhancing customer experiences and driving brand loyalty.
29. Aseem Sharma (Head of Growth, Betterhalf): Aseem Sharma, based in Bengaluru, India, brings over 8 years of experience in growth and marketing. As Head of Growth at Betterhalf, he drives new customer acquisition and organic growth, shaping the company’s trajectory with innovative strategies.
30. Harshit Sharma (Growth Marketing Leader & Strategist, Cure. Fit): Harshit Sharma, situated in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, spearheads digital marketing and consumer growth at Cure. Fit. With over 8 years of experience, he excels in performance and growth marketing, fostering high-performing teams, and developing effective growth plans for diverse industries.
31. Phanindra Katakam (Head of Growth & Lead Generation, Jukshio): Phanindra Katakam, hailing from Hyderabad, has over 7 years of expertise in market research and business development. Leading growth at Jukshio, he excels in nurturing leads and forging strategic partnerships, leveraging his robust communication skills.
32. Minal Thukral (Head of Growth and Strategy, CoinDCX): Minal Thukral, based in Mumbai, India, spearheads growth and partnership functions at CoinDCX, making crypto accessible to the masses. With 7+ years of expertise, she’s pivotal in driving user acquisition and forging strategic alliances, contributing to CoinDCX’s unicorn status.
33. Tushar Singh (Head of Growth, LegalPay): With over 6 years of experience, His role at LegalPay involves driving business growth and strategic partnerships, leveraging his deep understanding of dispute resolution and corporate law to bridge the gap between law and technology.
34. Rahul Agarwal (Head Growth & Marketing, Yes Madam): Based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Agarwal is a marketing and growth expert with a decade-long journey spanning brands like upGrad and Naukri.com. His strategic planning and data-driven approach have propelled brands to new heights, with a focus on brand building, digital marketing, and consumer insights.
35. Neer Samtani (Head of Growth, AyushPay): Armed with over “13 years” of experience. His journey includes leading digital marketing teams at TinderBox “as Co-founder” and empowering thousands of students through his e-learning startup- “United Edupreneur”. As the head of growth at AyushPay, Neer is instrumental in leading sales, and operations, fostering fintech partnerships, and fostering innovation and growth in the Indian fintech landscape.

These professionals exemplify innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership in their respective domains, shaping the future of growth and marketing for today’s competitive landscape.

*This article is written by Priya Kumar, Lead Journalist at Indian Startup Times