Swapnil Kulkarni

Bengaluru

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About

I am a Brand Marketing Consultant and Strategic Marketing Communications Leader with 14+ years of experience helping organizations build visibility, credibility, engagement, and business growth through integrated marketing strategies. Over the years, I have worked across diverse industries including Telecom, IT Consulting, Financial Services, Media-Tech, Healthcare, Franchising, Publications, and Exhibitions & Conferences. My expertise spans Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Event Marketing, Product Positioning, and Experiential Marketing. Having led and executed pan-India campaigns across multiple media platforms, I have successfully collaborated with leadership teams, startups, established enterprises, and industry bodies to create impactful brand experiences that drive measurable business outcomes. Today, I work with brands and organizations to strengthen their market presence through strategic storytelling, content-led marketing, digital engagement, thought leadership initiatives, podcasts, industry events, and integrated communication programs. Beyond my professional role, I am an active Podcast Host, Speaker, and LinkedIn Creator with a community of 30K+ followers, where I regularly share insights on branding, marketing, digital transformation, AI in marketing, career growth, and industry trends. I believe great brands are not built by advertising alone—they are built through meaningful experiences, authentic communication, and consistent value creation. Let’s connect if you’re looking to elevate your brand, amplify your message, or create impactful marketing experiences that drive growth.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

deepseek

gemini

grok

midjourney

Canva Magic Studio

ChatGPT

Work experience

Marketing Communications Manager at Informa Markets, Had received visitors from over 20 countries, up 64%, and 42% more exhibit space, with 18% CXO level executives. Won an international award (UFI) for the Food & Hotel India (FHIn) exhibition creative as the design team leader. Positioned FHIn as India's Truly International Premium Food & Hospitality Trade Show in the food and hospitality industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDg5FIHupf8 I served in leadership roles on the the Marketing Center of Excellence and Marketing Procurement Committee.

Principal Correspondent at Planman Media, I curated, compiled, and edited articles for the "Most Recognizable Indian Brands" (684) in 47 categories of India's top business magazine, "4Ps Business & Marketing," charting the evolution of their brands since conception. http://planmanconsulting.com/e-book/power-brands-2015-16/default.asp Power Brands Glam 2016 debut was featured on "Times Now" with a press release and a 'Coffee Table Book' distributed to leading media houses and corporations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHcPEMikexA

Brand Consultant at Independent Brand Consultant, HealthPresso (Humeta.ai): Spearheading leadership communication, managing social media strategy, SEO, event marketing, and defining product positioning narratives aligned with GTM strategy. www.humeta.ai Bargarh Handloom Summit (Odisha Government): Executed the first-ever edition of the summit from concept to completion. Brought together 80+ brands to promote Odisha's weaving culture, using the proprietary 4E Model (Engage, Educate, Enable, Empower). Curated and executed a Handloom Fashion Show with participation from top Brands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQyAn5rNwEQ BainBridge Navigation: Designed Brand Guidelines, corporate brochure, and 2025 calendar for global brand alignment. iM Technologies: Developed an exhibition-cum-corporate video for the company's EV Show presence in Moscow. Managed content, storyboarding, shooting, and post-production including VO, animation, and motion graphics. World of Hospitality Expo: Conceptualized and executed a podcast series, interviewing industry leaders to highlight hospitality trends and drive brand conversations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWvg0HrCiyg

Marketing Manager at Koelnmesse India, I spearheaded the branding, marketing, and communication initiatives for the portfolio's Food, FoodTec, and Dairy conferences and exhibitions to highlight the top domestic and international brands in the food and hospitality sectors. https://www.koelnmesse-india.com/trade-fairs-india.php India International Dairy Expo (IIDE) 2022, held in Mumbai, brought together more than 5000 business travellers from more than 15 countries as well as brands from 24 nations for exhibition and conferences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzIMCPPOnTI

Communications Lead at Centricity, Managed the whole range of communications, PR, and marketing while dealing with all internal and external stakeholders. As a founding member of the company, I was instrumental in building the organization's communication architecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DILr4e15qGA Essays that were published in an industry article helped position the business for greater market exposure. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7082939211607080960/ To make Centricity a brand to be reckoned with, I crafted leadership communication for the events and presentations. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7069533374964543488/ Promoted leadership and client interaction through two channels of engaging and instructional YouTube videos. o Centricity Speaks https://www.youtube.com/@centricityspeaks o CentriShala https://www.youtube.com/@CentriShala

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Communication, Indian Institute of Planning and Management

Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science, Pune university

Public links

youtube.com: https://youtube.com/@https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnuNhjmJF6JbNArqRemum9dGbAIBy88hW&si=HRSzP_XhVjGBrAZW