Headline

Marketing Head | Brand & Growth Leader | Luxury, Retail & Consumer | Digital & Omni-channel Strategy | Ex-Stanley Lifestyles.

About

I am a marketing and brand leader with over two decades of experience building, scaling, and transforming brands across luxury, retail, and consumer sectors. My journey spans both agency and brand-side leadership, giving me a unique ability to bridge strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I have led integrated marketing mandates across brand, digital, and performance-working closely with founders, CXOs, and leadership teams to drive measurable business outcomes. Most recently, I led the marketing function at Stanley Lifestyles, where I was responsible for strengthening brand positioning, driving omni-channel growth, and aligning marketing with business expansion priorities in the premium and luxury retail space. Over the years, I have: • Built and scaled brand strategies across luxury and consumer businesses • Led digital transformation and performance-driven marketing initiatives • Managed cross-functional teams across strategy, creative, media, and technology • Delivered integrated campaigns that balance brand storytelling with measurable growth I am particularly interested in opportunities across: Luxury | Retail | Consumer | Automotive | Experience-led brands Currently exploring senior leadership roles (Marketing Head / Director / VP Marketing) where I can contribute to building strong brands and driving business growth at scale. If you're building something exciting or looking for a creative marketing leader who combines strategy with execution, I'd be glad to connect.

Location

Bangalore Urban

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Work experience

Senior Marketing Manager at Stanley Lifestyles, Apr 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Led the complete marketing and brand mandate for Stanley's luxury retail business, working directly with the Chairman & MD. • Owned brand strategy, integrated marketing, and digital growth across channels • Strengthened brand positioning within the premium and luxury home furniture segment • Led digital transformation across organic and paid media, improving customer engagement and demand quality • Partnered with leadership on market insights, campaign direction, and growth priorities • Managed cross-functional teams and agency partners across brand, content, media, and digital Focus: Brand equity, demand generation, omni-channel growth, leadership alignment

Brand Strategy Consultant at Independent Consultant, Sep 2023 - Apr 2024 · 8 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Strategy Brand Consultancy service for startups and established brands. Independent consulting for brands in an individual capacity on their growth strategies, creative thinking, roadmap to scale and push orbits.

Director Brand Strategy at CHLEAR, Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Strategy for brands serviced and integrated marketing communications. Business management, new pitches. Daily operations. Creative Communications. Client relationships. Brand Management.

Cluster Director of Marketing Communications at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, Hilton Embassy Golf Links, Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Develop, oversee and facilitate the implementation of all marketing communication strategies and activities of the cluster. Coordinate with all functional areas/revenue streams to ensure commercial targets are achieved by providing tactical marketing and strategic support. Managed the public relations, communications (printed, digital & experiential) & advertising plan of the cluster. As a brand guardian ensured that the hotels develop and maintain a positive brand image in the market aligned to its positioning.

Senior Manager Business Management - Digital Marketing at Protocol Ten Digital Marcom Pvt. Ltd., Jun 2013 - May 2022 · 9 yrs, Bangalore, Led the entire digital and online activities of the clients serviced - integrated marketing communications, digital strategy, planning, delivery and governance for the clients serviced and for new business. Website, Social, Search (Organic & Paid), Content, Mailing (CRM), Analytics, Ecommerce, Campaigns - customer acquisitions, driving consistent growth and meeting revenue targets.

Group Lead Media Strategy & Planning at Opus CDM, Apr 2005 - May 2012 · 7 y 1 mo, 5/1, Museum Road, Bengaluru

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, Fin.Acc, Bus.Law, B&FS, Bus.Mgmt, Corp.Acc, Ind.Eco, Cost.Acc, Mgmt.Acc, Prac.Aud, I.TLaw, I.T.Prac, The New college

Higher Secondary Course, Economics, Commerce, Accountancy, Office Management, Gill Adarsh Mat. Hr. Sec. School.