Abhishek heads Marketing at Piramal Consumer Healthcare leading brands like LACTO CALAMINE, LITTLES & i-PILL. His 18+ years of experience Pans across FMCG & OTC Marketing, Strategy, Digital and commercial roles. He was earlier heading Marketing at Hershey APAC & China based out of Singapore. Abhishek has worked on some Iconic brands like HERSHEY’S, KISSES, REESE’S & KIT KAT at Emerging & Developed markets across Asia while he was at Nestle & Hershey’s. His love for Chocolate is evident from the brands he has managed while he loves to talk about everything in the space of consumer behavior, marketing, digital & actively participates on forums on Brand, Marketing and Tech Apart from his passion for Marketing & Strategy, he loves to explore food & travel (food traveller).

Avi Kumar is the Chief Marketing Officer at FNP (Ferns N Petals), India’s largest and most preferred gifting platform.

As the CMO, Avi is responsible for expanding and strengthening FNP’s market presence and leadership within the gifting industry. He leads the company's marketing strategies, driving FNP’s growth and innovation strategy by enhancing engagement and penetration in key consumer segments.

Avi brings rich experience in marketing and brand management, with expertise in marketing technologies, content creation, consumer insights, and brand development. He has held senior leadership positions at coto, IGP.com, Zee5, and Big FM, where he consistently delivered accelerated business growth through innovative, data-driven strategies.

Avi’s expertise has been acknowledged with prestigious accolades, including being named the Top 30 CMO by IAMAI and the Top 40 CMO in 2019. His prowess as a marketing professional was further recognized when he was named Marketing Professional of the Year by ACEF, South Asia.

His innovative campaigns have garnered awards at illustrious platforms such as the New York Festivals, Emvies, DMAi, ET-brand excellence, IRF, and Golden Mikes.

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Anand Thakur is a co-founder at footprynt, an influencer marketing agency focused on connecting brands, influencers and content. Anand specializes in helping brands leverage social media and influencers to drive awareness and create engaging content for their target audience. Prior to founding footprynt, Anand was a Cyber Security and Risk Management consultant at a Big 4 firm.

Binda Dey, Group CMO, Knight Rider Sports, with 20+ years of experience, specializes in strategic partnerships and sports marketing. Her leadership has earned her numerous accolades, making her a prominent figure in sports and content marketing.

Darshana brings over 26 years of expertise in driving marketing strategy and brand loyalty, with a strong focus on gender inclusion and empathetic leadership.

Darshana joined the Aditya Birla Group as the founding member and marketing head of Aditya Birla Health Insurance, bringing her strong experience of building digital products and an omnichannel customer experience. Prior to that, Darshana has led marketing initiatives at Indian retail giants for several years, after starting out as one of the few women within her sales team.

Darshana now heads marketing and customer experience for Aditya Birla Capital, the financial services business of Aditya Birla Group; and writes about leadership, marketing and equality on LinkedIn. Darshana is a Senior Executive Leadership Program graduate from Harvard Business School.

Elizabeth Venkatraman has joined Shriram Finance as Executive Director & Head of Marketing as of February 2024. Prior to Joining Shriram Elizabeth was heading the marketing function at Kotak Mahindra Bank which included consumer, commercial, wholesale and Private Bank at Kotak Mahindra Bank. She also led the marketing alliances function and was building the loyalty platform for the bank. In her past role, she was responsible for driving Kotak’s strategic direction and contributing to business growth. She led the team that anchored the launch of Kotak 811 - India’s first downloadable digital bank account. The multi award winning Kotak 811campaigns – #IndiaInvited, #DreamsInvited and Video KYC and the very successful Home Loan Campaign and more recently Activ Money Canpaigns are a testimony to her strength of spearheading campaigns that build strong marketing efficacy.

Elizabeth is also driven by her passion to empower women by becoming financially independent, and one of the key marketing initiatives that she drove and which was close to her heart was Kotak Silk, a banking programme exclusively for women. Her love for innovation was represented by her pioneering initiative of taking art off the wall and into the customer’s wallet. She launched the special edition series of debit cards where renowned Indian artists such as Paresh Maity and Seema Kohli made a 2” x 3” debit card their canvas. Elizabeth joined the Kotak Mahindra Group in 2004. Over the last 20 years, she had worked with a number of businesses including Wealth Management, Securities, International, Life Insurance and General Insurance. At Kotak Life Insurance, she delivered a significant brand promise project along with a very successful campaign ‘Sau Saal Jiyo’, which was rated #1 by Brand Equity. It delivered a 4-point jump in spontaneous awareness and was one of the best product launches by Kotak Life Insurance in terms of sales. Elizabeth is a graduate in Commerce from Jyoti Nivas College, Bengaluru and an MBA (Marketing) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai.

A proficient marketer with 20 years of rich and diverse experience across FMCG categories, Mr. K. Ganapathy Subramaniam is presently heading the Marketing Function of LT Foods Ltd., a 70-year-old and leading global consumer food company.

In his current role, Mr. Subramaniam spearheads the brand strategy and marketing initiatives aimed at strengthening LT Foods market position. He has a proven track record of handling portfolios of increasing complexity and scale, successfully launching new products and skillfully leading teams through his career. His subject matter expertise with strong emphasis on consumer-centricity and focus on delivering marketing excellence has helped LT Foods grow and solidify its position as a leading player in the FMCG food space. Leading brands like Daawat, Devaaya, Heritage in the in the specialty rice and rice based packed food.

Before joining LT Foods Ltd., Mr. Subramaniam worked at Dabur India Ltd. He earned his Master’s in Business Administration from IMT Ghaziabad.

Over his 15-year tenure at Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, Gunjit Jain has demonstrated unwavering commitment and leadership in marketing. Joining in 2008, Mr. Jain has taken on progressively significant roles in customer development, marketing, innovation, strategy, and leadership. His global experience spans the United States, South-East Asia, Taiwan, and India, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse markets and consumer behaviours. As Vice-President of Marketing since February 2023, Mr. Jain has overseen categories like Oral Care, Personal Care, and Home Care, bringing cross-functional expertise to his role.

Mr. Jain's leadership has been instrumental in enhancing consumer and category knowledge, strengthening product superiority, and executing compelling advertising campaigns. Under his guidance, Colgate-Palmolive India has seen robust revenue growth and improved brand health. Mr. Jain holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in Delhi and a bachelor's degree in computer science & engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident in his academic achievements.

Mr. Jain exemplifies visionary leadership, driving transformative initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. His dedication to advancing Colgate-Palmolive India’s strategic objectives positions the company for continued success in the dynamic consumer goods landscape.

Jaswinder Singh Sodhi is an experienced CMO/ Digital Native & Consumer banking professional with a career spanning over 23 years in Financial services. Jaswinder has worked with a mix of Indian and MNC companies during his career including ICICI Bank, Fidelity Funds Network Pvt Ltd, DBS Bank India & Jio Financial Services. He has a rich digital and customers experience and has launched couple of digital banks – Digibank by DBS in 2016 and Jio Payments Bank in 2019 in India.

Jaswinder is the Chief Marketing Officer for HSBC - Wealth & Personal Banking India and is also the custodian of brand HSBC in India. Apart from this he also heads the Customer Strategy and Digital function for the retail bank.

Key Achievements
Under Jaswinder’s leadership brand HSBC has gained tremendous visibility and strength with visible improvement in brand power scores and customer recommendation index. Signing of iconic Virat Kohli as the brand influencer, winning at SHARK Brand Equity awards, jury at Effies 2022 final round and being chosen as the CMO of the year for social responsibility at Laqshya PITCH CMO awards have been some of his notable achievements in recent times.

Jaswinder is a strong believer in the power of story telling through brand and has created a series of long term IPs for HSBC with strategic brand partnerships. He is a strong proponent of sustainability led initiatives and the constructive rôle marketing plays in connecting with its customers on the subject.

Pelki is an MBA graduate from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi. Her professional journey began at The Coca-Cola Company, where she drove the non- carbonated portfolio, managing brands like Limca and Kinley. She then transitioned to Tata Global Beverages, where she spearheaded the innovation agenda, launching products such as Tata Cha, Tata Coffee, and various RTD beverages. She also led the Tata Tea Jaegers Power of 49 Campaign.

In her most recent role as Vice President of Business Strategy at Indian Hotels Company Limited, Pelki drove Strategy and Business Excellence for Expressions in both South and International Markets. Her extensive experience spans nearly 20 years in marketing, innovation, business, and strategy, with a decade of that time spent within the Tata Group.

Outside of her professional life, Pelki enjoys spending time with her 13-year-old son, reading Buddhist philosophy, and pursuing new adventures, with scuba diving being her latest passion.

Puneeth Bekal is the Chief Marketing Officer at HDFC securities with over 19 years of experience in Brands and Marketing, with key expertise in Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy, and Digital Marketing across industries and verticals.

Before joining HSL, Puneeth worked for organizations including Mastercard, Godrej Group, Lodha Group, and Ceat Tyres. He holds a Marketing degree from IIM-Calcutta. In his career spanning nearly two decades, he has worked in over 42 cities across India and 7 countries, giving him a deep understanding of India's diverse culture and sense of global interconnectedness.

Rohit joined one of India’s first EdTech companies in the year 2000 and that set the stage for an enriching journey in marketing, which he defines as exciting consumers, enriching customers and delivering business growth.

Rohit has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and an M.B.A. at ISB, India’s top business school, which give him a deep appreciation for both the science and art of marketing.

Over the last 20 years he has worked across local, global and expat assignments in Castrol, building multi-cultural teams that have challenged the status quo and delivered strong results.

Rohit is deeply passionate about creativity and taking the brand into new areas to engage consumers and customers in a meaningful way that makes a positive impact on the communities he operates in. He actively participates in industry forums, serves on multiple global and regional marketing award juries and is a prominent voice on marketing in the country.

As Head of Marketing for Castrol in India, he is a member of the Castrol India leadership team and is currently responsible for nurturing the brand in both core and new categories. Prior to this he was Marketing Director for Castrol in Vietnam where he made a significant contribution to the Castrol brand in APAC.

Rohit is a dedicated family man and a sports enthusiast, spending his time at the beach with his son and wife or playing tennis when he takes time off from work.

Rahul Khurana is a distinguished marketing leader with a proven track record in driving business growth across diverse industries. As the Country Head for India at KIT Global, Rahul brings extensive experience and a unique blend of strategic, creative, and operational abilities to the forefront.

He spent more than a decade at WPP, the largest media conglomerate, where he spearheaded multimillion-dollar accounts spanning India and Southwestern Asia, which included prominent brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Philips, Dyson, Castrol, and Ciena.

With a rich background in performance marketing and a history of spearheading initiatives for renowned brands, Rahul is recognized for his innovative approach to navigating the evolving digital landscape. His expertise spans various sectors, including travel, tech, FMCG, telecom, and more.

A sought-after speaker, Rahul has graced prestigious platforms like India Affiliate Summit 2023, The Economic Times What’s New Summit, IIT Kanpur, IIM Bangalore, and various B2B conferences, sharing invaluable insights on topics ranging from media and leadership to technology and digital advertising.

Rahul's dynamic presentations, rooted in real-world experience, make him an exceptional choice for Tier 1 events seeking a speaker who can not only decode industry trends but also provide actionable guidance for success in today's fast-paced marketing landscape.

Mr. Sachin Chhabra, Head of Marketing at Relaxo Footwear Limited, embodies over 2 decades of distinguished experience across diverse industries. At Relaxo, Sachin leads 360-degree marketing initiatives and manages prominent brands such as SPARX, FLITE, BAHAMAS, and the flagship Relaxo brand, solidifying their leadership in the footwear industry. Within a short tenure at Relaxo, Sachin has significantly contributed to the company’s marketing and distribution efforts through several key initiatives. He developed seamless communication strategies for product launches, performance schemes, and brand visibility. By implementing a digital-first marketing strategy, he leveraged social media, influencer partnerships, and data-driven advertising to optimize reach and engagement. Sachin also explored new markets through thorough research, and tailoring marketing campaigns to successfully expand Relaxo’s footprint both domestically and internationally. Additionally, he focused on trade development by strengthening relationships with key retailers and distributors, and introducing innovative trade programs that included training sessions, loyalty rewards etc.

Being recognized as one of India's Top 50 CMOs in 2023, Sachin remains a standout figure in the marketing world. His extensive experience in ATL, BTL, digital, and PR functions across various industry segments has contributed to his stellar career. Sachin's journey includes impactful roles at esteemed companies such as Adani Group, ACC & Ambuja, Amway, DLF, Zenith, and Bharti Airtel. His profound understanding of the unique target group nuances in each region has been honed through his work with marketing and brand teams across The Americas, Europe, and APAC markets.

Sachin holds a PGDBM in Marketing from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and has added to his expertise by completing a Mastering Digital Marketing program at the London Business School.

His exceptional ability to blend vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with advanced project management and leadership skills has facilitated successful go-to-market efforts, product launches, and branding initiatives, significantly positioning products for success.

As the Director & Head of SVOD Business, Shilangi is entrusted with strengthening Prime Video’s goal of being India’s most loved entertainment destination, by growing the subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) business. In her role, Shilangi spearheads long-term business, product and content strategy, driving customer adoption and engagement of Prime Video across the country while catering to India’s diverse entertainment needs.

Shilangi joined Amazon in 2019, and in the past has served as the Head of Regional Marketing for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa at Prime Video, playing a pivotal role in building the Prime Video brand, fostering customer growth across all business lines, and propelling the broader Amazon ecosystem.

With 19 years of experience in the Media & Consumer Tech industry, Shilangi has built and launched various consumer facing businesses across entertainment, news media and consulting. She has won several industry accolades in the field of digital media marketing and consumer experience such as the Webby Awards, CMO Asia and has also co-authored a patent for social media measurement.

Shilpi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Airtel Payments Banks. She leads the marketing and corporate communication function for the bank.

Shilpi is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the overall business marketing strategy. She also overlooks market research, pricing, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising and public relations.

Shilpi is a member of the Executive Committee of the Bank.

Shilpi brings over 19 years of progressive experience in Brand Management, Sales and Marketing with BFSI, telecom, auto and FMCG brands. Shilpi is an alumnus of Amity University and has completed special programs in leadership excellence and digital marketing from Harvard Business School and Northwestern University.

Sriram Padmanabhan serves as the Marketing Director for Danone - India, responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the company's product portfolio. With 15+ years of experience in the consumer goods industry, Sriram is a skilled professional in brand development, brand building, and innovation management.

During his stint with Danone India, Sriram has played a pivotal role in leading successful marketing campaigns for the company's prominent brands such as Protinex and Dexolac. He has been actively involved in creating and executing innovative marketing initiatives to enhance the company's market share and brand visibility. His contributions have been instrumental in increasing Protinex's recognition as a prominent consumer brand and initiating discussions on protein consumption's significance in India.

Prior to his current position, Sriram has held leadership positions in well-known organizations such as Abbott, GSK Healthcare India, Kimberly-Clark Lever, Times Internet, and Dabur Foods Limited. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Maharshi Dayanand University and an MBA degree in Marketing from Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.

With his exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen, Sriram Padmanabhan is a valuable asset to Danone India's leadership team.

Sumeet Singh, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Info Edge, is a distinguished marketing professional with over two decades of experience. Her journey at Info Edge began in 2005 and since then Sumeet has been instrumental in shaping the marketing landscape of Info Edge brands across diverse digital platforms, driving both consumer engagement and business growth. Under her leadership, Naukri.com, 99acres.com, Shiksha.com, and Jeevansathi.com became household names in India’s competitive digital space.

Sumeet is a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing marketing, branding, corporate communications, and digital marketing strategies. She actively participates in industry forums, and is a respected thought leader on the intersection of technology and marketing in India. She is also well-known for her empowering leadership style, emphasizing delegation and team empowerment. She fosters a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect for work-life boundaries, which has significantly contributed to building a positive and productive work environment at Info Edge.

At Info Edge, Sumeet has been instrumental in creating iconic marketing campaigns that resonate deeply with audiences, such as the iconic Hari Sadu campaign for Naukri.com. Her strategic vision, innovative marketing approach, and commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture make her a pivotal figure in Info Edge's ongoing success and growth.

Sumeet’s professional journey began as a management trainee with NIIT, after completing her management studies at Pune University. She has held significant roles in various organizations, including the Founder Executive Director of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi and Executive Director of the Indian Venture Capital Association. Her experience also includes advisory roles on IT councils for the government, showcasing her influence and expertise in the tech and startup ecosystems.

Sunil Narula is a seasoned professional in the FMCD and FMEG sectors with a robust 24 years of industry experience. He holds an unparalleled track record in steering sales, marketing strategies, brand management, and team leadership. Sunil’s profound expertise in channel building has propelled multiple companies to gain significant market traction. Over the years, he has played a pivotal role in the successful management and growth of top-tier companies, enhancing their market presence and brand reputation.

With a professional tenure of over two decades, Mr. Virat Khullar has had a dynamic exposure and presence in the Indian automobile industry. A result-driven leader, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (specialization in Marketing) from IMT, Ghaziabad, Mr. Khullar has brought in consummate marketing knowledge with a strong focus on growth and innovations.

Over the course of his 20+ impressive years in the industry, Mr. Virat has lent his expertise to renowned entities such as Renault, TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, and currently holds the position of Vertical Head of Marketing at Hyundai Motor India Limited. His multifaceted exposure spans across diverse verticals, including Marketing, Brand and Product Management, and Sales Operations.

Acknowledging his outstanding contributions, Mr. Virat Khullar was honored with the “Pitch, Adgully, Experiential and Storyboard Trailblazer” CMO of the Year awards in 2023. Possessing a 360-degree profile, Mr. Khullar is characterized as an innovative, performance-driven, and consumer-focused torchbearer that sets him apart in the industry.