Headline

Head of Video & Creative Strategy | Brand Storytelling | Integrated Campaigns, Motion & Digital Content | Global Creative Leadership

About

I’m a creative leader with 15+ years of experience driving global video strategy, brand storytelling, and content ecosystems for enterprise organizations. I currently lead the video function within global marketing at Maersk, where I shape creative direction, build scalable production frameworks, and partner with cross-regional stakeholders to deliver work that strengthens brand presence and supports business outcomes. My focus is simple: translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, raise the creative bar through strong teams, and ensure storytelling operates as a strategic business lever rather than a support function. I’m particularly interested in conversations around global brand building, creative leadership, and storytelling at scale. https://shantanus-spectacular-site-33a63d.webflow.io/

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

cursor

elevenlabs

openai

Adobe Firefly

Runway

Work experience

Group Head Video at A.P. Moller - Maersk, Feb 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos, Hybrid, Led global video strategy and creative direction for enterprise marketing, partnering with senior stakeholders and teams across regions to translate complex business narratives into clear, engaging brand stories. - Led end-to-end video strategy, creative development and production across global markets, from concept and scripting through production, post-production and delivery. - Delivered 500+ video campaigns annually, supporting brand, marketing, internal communications and B2B storytelling across multiple regions and business areas. - Led and mentored a global-facing video team, establishing creative standards, workflows, templates and production best practices. - Reduced production lead time by 50% through process optimisation, standardisation and improved production workflows. - Delivered 80%+ of external B2B marketing video content, partnering closely with marketing, brand, communications and subject-matter teams. - Drove experimentation with AI-powered creative and video tools to improve ideation, production efficiency and creative possibilities. - Worked across complex subjects including logistics, automotive, cold chain, sustainability and supply chain, turning technical business stories into accessible visual narratives.

Senior Video Editor/Motion Graphics Specialist at A.P. Moller - Maersk, May 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Led video editing, motion design and visual storytelling for global marketing and communications, working across brand films, social content, campaigns, explainers and corporate storytelling. - Translated creative briefs and complex business narratives into compelling video and motion-led content. - Managed projects from editing and motion design through sound design, animation and final delivery. - Collaborated with global creative, marketing and communications teams to develop content for multiple markets and channels. - Built reusable motion and video systems that improved consistency and production efficiency. - Supported the evolution of Maersk's video capability as the Twill brand and creative operations transitioned into the broader Maersk organisation.

Multimedia Specialist Senior Manager at Standard Chartered India, Apr 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos, Bangalore Urban, Led multimedia content development for global stakeholders, creating video and visual communication assets that supported marketing, learning, employee engagement and business communication. - Developed end-to-end multimedia content across video, motion graphics, animation and digital communication. - Partnered with global stakeholders to translate complex financial and business information into clear, engaging visual stories. - Managed multiple projects simultaneously across different business functions, audiences and markets. - Established creative and production standards to improve consistency, quality and turnaround. - Combined hands-on production with stakeholder management, creative problem-solving and project ownership.

Lead Video Editor at Epsilon, Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Led video editing and post-production for data-driven digital marketing campaigns, working with creative, strategy and account teams across global client programmes. - Led video post-production across digital campaigns, brand content, social assets and marketing communications. - Translated creative concepts and campaign strategies into engaging video narratives across multiple formats and platforms. - Mentored and supported other editors while maintaining quality and consistency across deliverables. - Collaborated with creative, strategy and account teams to respond to client requirements and fast-moving campaign priorities. - Worked within a data-driven marketing environment where creative content was developed to support measurable business and audience outcomes.

Senior Video Editor at Epsilon, Dec 2017 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Produced and edited video content for global digital marketing campaigns, working across creative concepts, editing, motion graphics and post-production. - Edited campaign films, social content, digital advertising and branded video assets. - Worked closely with creative and account teams to translate briefs into effective visual stories. - Developed motion graphics and post-production treatments to strengthen campaign communication. - Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality and delivery timelines.

Associate Creative Director/ Video Editor at Foresee multimedia Pvt. Ltd, May 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos, Bangaon Area, India, Progressed into a creative leadership role, overseeing video projects from concept and scripting through production and post-production for corporate and branded communications. - Directed and produced corporate films, commercials, event films and branded video content. - Worked directly with clients and stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into creative concepts. - Oversaw shoots, scripting, editing, motion graphics and final delivery. - Provided creative direction and feedback across projects while mentoring junior creative talent. - Balanced creative quality, production requirements, timelines and client expectations across multiple projects.

Senior Video Editor at Foresee multimedia Pvt. Ltd, May 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Led editing and post-production for corporate films, branded content and commercial projects. - Edited long-form and short-form video content from raw footage through final delivery. - Developed narrative structure, pacing, sound design and visual treatments. - Worked closely with directors, producers and clients to refine stories during post-production. - Created motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.

Video Editor at Foresee multimedia Pvt. Ltd, May 2012 - Apr 2014 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Worked across corporate films, branded content and commercial productions, developing strong foundations in editing, storytelling and post-production. - Edited video content across multiple formats and audiences. - Worked on narrative structure, pacing, sound design and visual continuity. - Collaborated with directors and production teams through post-production. - Developed motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.

Education

BSc In Cinema and Mass Communication, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Asian School of Media Studies

+12, Commerce, Qwen

Public links

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