Pitch CMO Awards 2026: Abhineet Kothari honoured in 'The CMO Digital Marketing Award' category

Abhineet Kothari is the Marketing Head, India & SE Asia at Apollo Tyres

Abhineet Kothari, Marketing Head, India & SE Asia at Apollo Tyres, won in ‘The CMO Digital Marketing Award’ category at Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026.

Abhineet brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on marketing experience across the consumer and mobility ecosystem. At Apollo Tyres, he has played a key role in strengthening the brand’s presence in the passenger vehicle segment. His professional journey also spans organizations such as Paytm, Castrol, Kellogg Company, and Shell Shipping, where he worked across diverse functions from sales and operations to brand and product management.

Away from work, Abhineet thrives outdoors—cycling, running, traveling, and playing badminton—while also mentoring professionals and revisiting his childhood love for chess.
Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026 was held on March 12 in Mumbai in the presence of industry leaders and experts from the advertising, marketing and media world. The awards night celebrated the achievements of marketing leaders who have played a key role in shaping impactful campaigns and brand strategies over the past year.

These awards honour the trailblazers of marketing, celebrating their creativity and game-changing strategies that make them stand out from the rest. The winners of the Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026 will be awarded across 10 different categories for their path-breaking work throughout 2025