Jury

Dr. Annurag Batra

Chairman and editor in Chief

Nawal Ahuja

Co-Founder

Anil Gurnani

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Anil Gurnani
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, TTK Prestige


Mr. Anil Gurnani, an extraordinary leader, joins as the Chief of Sales and Marketing at TTK Prestige, a consumer appliances industry pioneer. With a wealth of experience in the consumer durables industry, he brings a visionary perspective that sets him apart.
His market acumen is unparalleled, matched only by his impeccable communication skills and an unwavering commitment to transparency and effectiveness. He has been known as a transformational specialist in turning around the business in profitable growth path and starting new businesses in India and Sri Lanka and get success in initial couple of years itself.
A true luminary in his field, Mr. Gurnani holds a Postgraduate degree in Management from the prestigious Management Development Institute, Gurgaon and has completed his MSc Finance course from EDHEC B-School in France. He is also a gold medalist from Mumbai University during his B.E degree course. He has held esteemed positions at renowned corporations such as Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Philips Lighting, PPG Asian Paints, and more. Throughout his 20-year journey in marketing and sales, he has earned numerous awards and accolades, including the honor of serving as a grand jury member at the esteemed ICMA. Apart from his professional achievements he is known to be a great leader and won various accolades as Best Business Leader.
Beyond the realm of corporate achievements, Mr. Gurnani is passionate about giving back to the community. His passion for social causes drives him to actively engage in community initiatives, striving to create positive change and make a profound impact on society.
Mr. Gurnani, who is recognized for his composed manner, optimistic demeanor, and energetic approach at work, is also a mentor and a guide who upholds his core values of honesty of purpose, integrity, and hard work.

Amit Tiwari

Global Head of Marketing Demand Centre

Binda Dey

Chief Marketing Officer

Binda Dey
Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Group


Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League (IPL)
Trinbago Knight Riders in Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in International League T20, UAE (ILT20)
Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket, USA (MLC)
Binda has over 19 years of experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Analytics, Media Planning, and Content Development. She is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of Knight Riders Group, responsible for all aspects of Marketing - Brand, Content, Digital, Sponsorship, Licensing & Merchandising, across Knight Rider Group's initiatives. Previously, she worked with Red Chillies Entertainment, Disney - Star India, Starcom Mediavest Group, and DDB Mudra.
DMA Asia has adjudged her the most ‘Customer Centric CMO’ at Trailblazer Awards 2021. Adgully announced her as the 'Women Disruptor Marketing Head of 2020'. BBC Knowledge had accorded her as the 'Greatest Marketing Influencers of 2017'. Google India has identified her as part of the 'Leading Women in New Media.'

Jiteen Aggarwal

Chief Marketing Officer

Jiteen Aggarwal
Chief Marketing Officer, Hettich India


An avid marketer with great passion for brand-building and doing disruptive marketing. 25 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. Currently, the CMO for Hettich India and SAARC.
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.

Kuldeep Pawar

Chief Marketing Officer

Maneesh Mishra

Chief Product and Marketing Officer

Maneesh Mishra
Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Bandhan Life


Maneesh Mishra is a 24 year veteran of the life insurance industry, covering various roles from marketing to product development sales strategy, sales promotion and corporate sales. His expertise in bancassurance and distribution partnerships has helped scale businesses, for companies like IndiaFirst Life Insurance and HDFC Life, where he successfully led new product initiatives and sales strategies. In HDFC Life, he was also instrumental in genesis of HDFC Life Pension Company as he led the project of starting this subsidiary under HDFC Life. In IndiaFirst Life, he was instrumental in opening of first Indian Life Insurance GIFT city branch as he led the project for starting this branch. He currently is working as Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Bandhan Life.

Rajesh Balachandran

Chief Marketing Officer

Rajesh Balachandran
Chief Marketing Officer, Muthoot FinCorp Ltd


Rajesh Balachandran, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Muthoot FinCorp Limited, is a seasoned marketing leader with over 25 years of experience spanning the Banking and Financial Services (BFSI), Telecom and FMCG sectors. Throughout his career, Rajesh has been instrumental in shaping renowned brands such as Muthoot FinCorp, Vodafone, Idea, Vi, Hutch and Reynolds.
With a profound expertise in marketing strategy, branding, media planning, public relations, creative direction, content marketing, digital transformation, and consumer analytics, Rajesh has orchestrated and executed large-scale campaigns that have significantly influenced brand perception and yielded measurable results. His innovative and customer-centric approach is evident through high-impact collaborations with iconic personalities and pioneering digital-first initiatives that have enhanced customer experiences.
Rajesh holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and a master’s degree in Management with a specialization in Marketing. His extensive experience and strategic vision continue to drive Muthoot FinCorp's marketing endeavours, solidifying its position in the industry.

Sachin Vashishtha

Chief Marketing Officer

Sachin Vashishtha
Chief Marketing Officer, Paisabazaar


Sachin Vashishtha is the CMO of Paisabazaar – India’s largest digital marketplace for lending products and credit score platform. With over 15 years of experience, Sachin is an accomplished marketer with a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic and innovative marketing campaigns.
  As the CMO of Paisabazaar, Sachin spearheads the company's marketing efforts, playing a pivotal role in enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement, and revenue generation. Prior to Paisabazaar, Sachin dabbled as an entrepreneur as the co-founder of a digital agency which handled more than 25 accounts, spanning across industries such as Education, Travel, BFSI, etc.
  Sachin has diverse experience from working in organisations across BFSI, Telecom, and Manufacturing sectors. Sachin is an engineer and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from International Management Institute- IMI.
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Sagar Vira

Chief Marketing Officer

Sagar Vira
Chief Marketing Officer, Reliance BP mobility Ltd


Sagar Vira is the Chief Marketing Officer at Jio-bp, bringing 25 years of diverse experience in sales and marketing across multiple categories, including oral care, home care, health food drinks, energy drinks, lubricants, and fuel. He has worked with some of the most well-known brands, such as Castrol, Complan, Glucon-D, Heinz, and Meswak, driving growth through strategic marketing and consumer-centric innovations.
A firm believer in purpose-driven marketing and digital transformation, Sagar is passionate about leveraging technology, sustainability, and innovation to enhance consumer experiences. His leadership style fosters creativity and collaboration, making a lasting impact on brands and businesses.
Beyond work, he is passionate about sustainability and leadership, inspiring the next generation of professionals to embrace change and drive meaningful impact.