Marketing professional & Automobile Industry Expert with 11 years of successful track record in Brand Development, Product Marketing & Planning, Marketing Communication, Category Management, Marketing Operations, Strategy and Media Advertising. Outstanding performance in CFT leadership, Brand Communication, ATL/BTL, Product Development, Product Launches, Special Editions, Events & Sponsorship, Media Planning, Digital Content, Agency leadership, Celebrity management, Retail Marketing, Luxury & Sports Marketing, Business Planning & CRM. Currently heading Marketing & PR for Harley-Davidson India. Was associated with Nissan Motor India as Head – Marcom for Datsun brand. Prior was Sr. Group Product Marketing Lead & Country Chief Marketing Manager for Hatch, Sedan, Luxury SUV, Sports, Electric Vehicle & Connected Car(Intelligent Mobility) segments leading the product, pricing, Go To Market and project management strategy for Nissan India. Before Nissan, was Sr. Category Brand Head – Commuter motorcycles for World’s largest two wheeler manufacturer (Hero MotoCorp- formerly known as Hero Honda), taking care of brand development, marketing communication, strategy, digital content nationally for the 10-brands portfolio along with key corporate marketing and global business projects. Started career as Marketing Lead for North with focus on regional media, BTL activations, rural, sales support & CRM. Part of strategic projects as a CFT member/leader like CBU Business model, Intelligent Mobility, Scenario Planning, DMS, Dealer websites, Marketing Planning & Budgeting Software, QBR – Commonwealth Games, IPL, MTV Roadies, HIL, Hero World Challenge, FIFA, ICC, Employer Branding, National Dealer Conclaves, Auto shows, Factory Launches, International Marketing & CSR. An MBA in Marketing & Operations; Also a Mechanical Engineering Degree holder along with Executive programs in Digital Marketing & Leadership. Ad Awards Jury & Globally certified GT-R instructor.
FMCG, Consumer Electronics, Media and Consumer Services, OTT | Global Exposure: India and South Asia
An Executive Leader who has grown businesses, created iconic brands, enhanced profitability and developed versatile business plans. I love to strategize, transcend business needs, build stronger teams and optimize capabilities and consistently delivers on time and within budget. Have significantly contributed in the growth and development of the companies I have been associated with.
I act as a catalyst for growth; transform complex business challenges into focused growth solutions through integration of people, processes and technology. Throughout my two decades of experience, I have contributed in nailing business challenges and providing sturdy guidance for entire progression cycle from conceptualization to implementation.
My forte is in Creating successful business plans and multi-geography business ecosystems. I deeply own new beginnings. Equipped with strategies for augmenting efficiency, new initiatives, team management and mentorship, I influence executive leadership to achieve vision and objectives. A catalyst for growth; transforming complex business challenges into focused growth solutions through integration of people, processes and technology.
I believe that great teams focused on their craft, powered by a compelling vision and organizational culture can achieve the impossible. Keep up to date with how global economies affect total costs, ability to speak to emerging trends, identify “problem” areas. Understand the need for constant change and identification of emerging technologies.
An effective communicator
-Speaker at Brand, Digital / Marketing and Retail Summits in India and abroad.
-Guest lectures at various B-School’s.
– Jury Member: at Industry Events (Emvies / Effies / IAMAI / MCube Digital and others)
– Media spokesperson: for Whirlpool, Nerolac and Dish TV.
Helming and repositioning several iconic global brands in India and helped grow and establish :
o Duracell and Oral-B in South Asia Markets for Gillette
o Kitchen Appliances & Water Purifier Biz for Whirlpool
o Kansai Nerolac ‘Safe & Healthy’ Painting Service Biz
o ‘Made for India’ AV & Appliances for Samsung
o Dish TV Android STB, Voice enabled devices and OTT business ‘Watcho’ in 2019
Honors And Awards:
– Nominated: Digital Marketing Awards 2017 (IAMAI), and IAA Leadership Awards 2012.
– Selected Top 50 most talented CMO’s (CMO Council)
– Known for ‘starting up’ and growing new categories
A Digital immigrant, driven by passion, Ankoor believes in the power of Energy and Energize while bringing to the table a pedigree of 22 years across the spectrum of media – print, digital , mobile, event productions , some successful marquee pilot projects. Having worked across multiple functions – ad operations, business operations, content, strategy, sales, event design, media planning & buying, Ankoor has also learnt from the experience of having worked in different cultures and set-ups in national and international environments along with working at cross-functional roles. Ankoor is working with the vibrant and wonderful team at Arm Worldwide and driving the Content Marketing vertical.
An avid marketer with great passion for brand-building and doing disruptive marketing.
20+ years of robust marketing and communication experience across diversified industries including FMCG, telecom, automotive, semi-durables and advertising with top-notch brands like HUL, Idea, Mahindra, Nerolac Paints, Hettich etc. A healthy mix of P&L driven marketing as well as pure play Brand roles with experience in both B2C and B2B marketing.
Proven track record in launching, restaging brands and developing integrated brand communication. A great passion for learning, looking at the larger picture, an inquisitive & analytical mindset, result orientation and leading by example have been the cornerstone of his professional career.
Recognized as one of the ‘Top 10 Best Marketing Heads of Asia 2023’ by CEO Insights Magazine and one of the ‘Most Admired Marketing Leaders’ by National Awards for Excellence forum. Has been part of the jury panel for many prestigious award forums.
An MBA in Marketing from PSG Institute of Management. Also holds M.A & M.Phil in Sociology. Sharmila joined Saint-Gobain -Gyproc in 2021 as the Head of Marketing.
Sharmila has 18yrs of Brand and Marketing experience across various industries. Prior to Saint-Gobain, Sharmila led marketing and product management at ICICI Bank, Bisleri, Pidilite, Hatsun Agro, Radio Mirchi & Future group retail. Sharmila has vivid interest and acquired skills in numerous handicrafts, conducts workshops and loves being a swimming coach. She unwinds by watching movies and social networking.
Swati Bansal is a seasoned marketing and business leader with over 15 years of B2B and B2C digital growth experience across BFSI, Manufacturing, SaaS, real estate, and consumer sectors. Recognized for driving scalable growth strategies, she has helped leading brands in Asia, US, and Europe achieve breakthrough growth. As a mentor and jury member, she brings practical insights, people-first leadership, and a passion for building future-ready businesses.
Archana Roche is a global marketing and measurement leader and the Global Head of Measurement and Analytics at Truecaller, where she shapes how brands drive growth through attention, relevance, and commercial impact. She is the architect of the Truecaller Measurement Suite, a full-funnel framework that connects brand building, media investment, and business outcomes across markets.
At Truecaller, she works across marketing, product, sales, engineering, and data science to inform go-to-market strategy, media effectiveness, and revenue conversations in a privacy-first environment.
With 18 years of experience across brand marketing, agency leadership, and marketing science, Archana has led growth and marketing effectiveness initiatives across Europe, Africa, and APAC. Her career spans senior marketing roles at Tata Motors, Pidilite, and Future Group and Rediffusion Y&R.
A marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in the marketing & advertising industry.
Her expertise in brand strategy, marketing communication, digital media & integrated campaign management is known in the industry & exhibited through her body of work over the last two decades.
With over two decades of experience in brand marketing, I have had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most respected brands. My career spans leadership roles such as Brand Services Manager at Lowe Lintas, Account Manager at Ogilvy & Mather, Brand Services Manager at Indian Tobacco Company (ITC), Brand Manager at Tanishq (TATA Group), Head of Marketing Development – India at the World Gold Council, Chief Marketing at Aditya Birla Group (Pantaloons) & Head of Marketing & GM – Brand, Media & Digital at Raymond Limited. This journey has equipped me with deep expertise in crafting impactful campaigns, driving brand growth & developing creative strategies that connec
n his career spanning 24 years, Director, Writer and marketeer Saurabh Varma has handled multiple exciting roles in Film & Entertainment Industry and has marketed more than 750 films in almost all Indian languages. He is perhaps the only one in the Indian Film Industry who has worked in the Commerce and the Creative side of Films, OTT, Theatrical Distribution, TV, Music Video, Ad FIlms, Marketing and Strategy Planning. He has written and directed several films, including the acclaimed Johnny Jumper & Mickey Virus. Saurabh’s in-depth knowledge & expertise in all the aspects of film marketing has also fetched him the prestigious Philip Kotler Award. Saurabh has directly or indirectly worked or consulted with almost all Studios and Production Houses that exist in India. His short film GIRL IN RED has garnered 20 million views in Youtube.
Saurabh Varma has worked as Chief Marketing Officer, Reliance Jio Studios, INO
Shefali Khalsa is currently working as Sr. Director and Head of Marketing, PR & Corporate Communications with TransUnion CIBIL.
Her leadership across various organizations has significantly influenced brand and marketing campaigns that have effectively addressed both Consumer and B2B segments, across platforms. She has successfully led multi-channel Brand & Digital campaigns, PR & Corporate Coms, delivering high-impact initiatives that engage diverse audiences and enhance brand equity.
With over 22 years of experience, predominantly in the Banking & Financial Services industry, Shefali has distinguished herself as a notable figure in the Indian marketing landscape. Her expertise spans across various sectors, including Insurance, Telecom and Banking where she has been instrumental in driving marketing initiatives for esteemed brands such as IndusInd Bank, SBI General Insurance, HDFC ERGO, TATA Teleservices, and HDFC Bank.
