Pitch CMO Awards 2026: Kedar Ravangave honoured in 'Tech Forward CMO Award' category

Kedar Ravangave is the Executive Vice President - Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kedar Ravangave, Executive Vice President - Marketing at Kotak Mahindra Bank, won in ‘Tech Forward CMO Award’ category at Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026.

Kedar has been instrumental in redefining BFSI marketing by integrating brand and growth into a unified full-funnel approach. At Kotak Mahindra Bank, he led the brand’s repositioning under “Hausla hai toh ho jayega” while building AURA, an AI-driven marketing framework. Through platforms like Bizz Labs and Hausla Talks, he continues to drive innovation, ecosystem engagement, and sustained business growth. An avid endurance sports enthusiast and triathlete, his discipline and resilience are reflected in both his personal pursuits and professional journey.

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