Introduction
Marketing today is no longer confined to campaigns, advertisements, or boardrooms. It is driven by conversations, ideas, and people shaping how brands connect, communicate, and grow. Across platforms like LinkedIn and other digital channels, a new generation of marketing professionals has emerged as trusted voices, sharing practical insights, thought leadership, industry trends, and real-world experiences that influence businesses and marketers alike.
Indian Marketing Voices 100 celebrates individuals redefining the marketing landscape through knowledge, creativity, and meaningful engagement. From marketers, founders, consultants, growth strategists, and branding experts to educators, content creators, and marketing leaders, this recognition unites professionals contributing to marketing’s evolution by educating communities, inspiring innovation, and fostering impactful discussions.
More than a list of accomplished professionals, Indian Marketing Voices 100 recognises individuals whose authentic perspectives, consistent content, and industry influence help shape the future of marketing. Their voices empower businesses, mentor the next generation of marketers, and set new benchmarks for thought leadership in India’s dynamic marketing ecosystem.
Aman Gupta: Known for redefining India’s consumer lifestyle technology landscape, Aman Gupta is the Co-founder of boAt, one of the country’s most successful audio wearables and smartwatch brands, and the Founder & CEO of OFF/BEAT. He has transformed boAt into a market leader through innovation, influencer marketing, and community-led storytelling. As an original Shark Tank India judge, he has also emerged as one of India’s most influential voices in startups and marketing, inspiring entrepreneurs while championing homegrown brands.
Vaibhav Sisinty: The founder of GrowthSchool and a leading growth marketer known for helping professionals and businesses scale through practical, AI-driven learning. Having led growth and marketing at Uber and Klook before launching GrowthSchool, he has built one of India’s fastest-growing upskilling platforms, empowering over a million learners globally. His expertise in growth strategy, personal branding, and digital marketing has made him a respected voice in the creator and startup ecosystem.
Saheli Chatterjee: An AI and marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Koffee Media, specialising in organic growth, personal branding, and content-led business scaling. She has helped entrepreneurs, coaches, and service-based businesses generate high-impact results through social media, while building an audience that reaches millions every month. Through AI-powered marketing education and consulting, she continues to shape the future of digital-first brand building.
Karthik Srinivasan: A communications strategist and one of India’s most respected voices in branding, public relations, and digital communications. With leadership experience at Ogilvy, Flipkart, Edelman, and leading consulting assignments for global brands, he has helped organisations craft impactful communication and reputation strategies. A widely followed columnist, speaker, and educator, he is known for his insightful perspectives on marketing, social media, and personal branding.
Vedika Bhaia: Known for helping founders and professionals build influential personal brands, Vedika Bhaia is the Co-founder of Social Capital Inc. and a leading personal branding strategist. Through her ventures, she has trained thousands of professionals and enabled individuals to transform their digital presence into meaningful business opportunities. Her expertise in content strategy, audience building, and executive branding has made her a prominent voice in the personal branding space.
Siddhant Garg: A fintech professional, growth strategist, and content creator who blends financial expertise with digital storytelling to simplify finance for a rapidly growing online community. Alongside financial research and market analysis, he helps founders and businesses strengthen their personal brands through content and social media strategy. Recognised multiple times as one of Favikon’s Top 100 LinkedIn Creators, he represents the growing intersection of finance, branding, and digital influence.
Nikhil Narayanan: A seasoned creative strategist with over 15 years of experience crafting impactful campaigns for leading global and Indian brands across advertising, technology, and consumer businesses. Currently leading creative strategy at MOVE, he has previously held leadership roles at Ogilvy, Tata Consultancy Services, Pine Labs, and Zlade. Known for his sharp storytelling and brand thinking, he continues to shape modern marketing through creativity, culture, and compelling communication.
Shikha Gupta: Known for empowering professionals and businesses to strengthen their digital influence, Shikha Gupta is the Co-founder of AdXMinds, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and a brand partnership strategist. Combining decades of leadership experience in HR with expertise in personal branding and content strategy, she has built a highly engaged professional community and forged over 100 strategic brand collaborations. Her work seamlessly bridges employer branding, executive visibility, and creator-led marketing.
Mishka Rana: With a strong focus on executive branding and strategic storytelling, Mishka Rana is the Co-founder and Chief Storyteller at Iconify Consulting Group. She has helped founders and executives across Fortune 500 companies, Nasdaq, Y Combinator, and Shark Tank-backed startups build influential personal brands through LinkedIn-led visibility. Through mentoring, consulting, and thought leadership, she continues to redefine personal branding and shape how leaders build influence in the digital age.
Chandan Mendiratta: At the forefront of India’s new-age brand revolution, Chandan Mendiratta serves as the Chief Brand Officer at Zepto, where he is shaping one of the country’s most influential consumer brands. With leadership roles at Zomato, Classplus, and Zepto, he has successfully blended growth, culture, and creative storytelling to drive business transformation and consumer engagement. His innovative approach to brand building has established him as one of the most influential marketing voices shaping India’s digital-first brand ecosystem.
Harish Bhat: A veteran marketer, bestselling author, and LinkedIn Top Voice, Harish Bhat has played a defining role in shaping some of India’s most iconic brands, including Tata, Titan, Tanishq, Fastrack, and Tata Tea. A Director at Tata Group and former Brand Custodian of the Tata brand, he has been recognised by Forbes among the world’s most influential CMOs. Through his books, columns, keynote sessions, and thought leadership, he continues to inspire marketers with timeless lessons on branding, storytelling, and leadership.
Megha Sharma: Blending AI, founder-led content, and go-to-market strategy, Megha Sharma is the Co-Founder of ONEGTMLAB and Founder of Growthfueler. She helps B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, and technology founders build category-defining personal brands and scalable growth systems. Having worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, she has transformed LinkedIn into a powerful business growth engine. Her practical insights on GTM, personal branding, and modern B2B marketing have made her a respected voice in India’s digital marketing ecosystem.
Md Riyazuddin: A LinkedIn Top Voice, AI enthusiast, and Founder of Digiwink, empowering businesses through digital marketing, SEO, personal branding, and content strategy. Having collaborated with over 100 brands, he is known for simplifying AI, productivity, and marketing trends through engaging educational content. His consistent focus on organic growth and creator-led marketing has established him as an influential voice in India’s digital marketing community.
Ananya Narang: Bringing together strategic business thinking and modern content marketing, Ananya Narang is the Founder of Entourage, a leadership branding and content advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs and CXOs build powerful personal brands. An ex-KPMG professional and SRCC graduate, she has built a strong reputation for creating high-impact executive brands. As a startup mentor and frequent speaker, she continues to shape the next generation of founder-led storytelling and thought leadership.
Shraddha Shrivastava: With over a decade of experience in B2B LinkedIn marketing and personal branding, Shraddha Shrivastava is the Founder and CEO of Digital Height and a LinkedIn Top Voice. She has helped hundreds of founders and business leaders transform LinkedIn into a revenue-generating platform through strategic positioning, authority-led content, and demand generation. Recognized through LinkedIn’s Creator Accelerator and leading business publications, she has established herself as a trusted voice in personal branding and digital marketing.
Meenakshi Yadav: An AI and technology marketing consultant, content creator, and founder of Alike Consulting Services, recognised for helping brands strengthen their digital presence through strategic storytelling and personal branding. With a community of over 200,000 professionals across LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, she has collaborated with more than 200 AI and technology brands, making her a trusted voice in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. Drawing on her experience at HCLTech and HP, she combines enterprise marketing expertise with creator-led influence to deliver impactful campaigns. Her work at the intersection of AI, content, and brand building has positioned her as one of India’s emerging marketing voices.
Vansika Jindal: A marketing and branding professional creating impactful content at the intersection of business, careers, and the creator economy. With experience across KPMG, Grant Thornton, and House of Creators, she brings together corporate insights and modern brand storytelling. Through her content, she shares practical perspectives on marketing, career growth, and personal branding, resonating strongly with young professionals.
Shreyaa Kapoor: Blending creativity, audience psychology, and fintech expertise, Shreyaa Kapoor is a LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speaker, and creative strategist specializing in fintech marketing and content-led growth. A former Bain & Company professional, she has built one of India’s largest personal finance communities through high-impact organic content. By combining storytelling with AI-enabled content systems, she helps fintech brands create marketing that drives meaningful engagement and measurable business outcomes.
Ayush Shukla: Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honoree and LinkedIn Top Voice, Ayush Shukla is the Founder of Finnet Media and one of India’s emerging leaders in influencer marketing and creator-led brand strategy. Through Finnet Media, he has partnered with hundreds of brands and leading creators to build impactful campaigns and personal brands. As the host of the Restless podcast, he continues to shape conversations around entrepreneurship, marketing, and the creator economy.
Sudharsanan (SG) Ganapathy: A pioneer in leadership branding and executive positioning, Sudharsanan (SG) Ganapathy is the Founder of SGI Collective and former Founder & CEO of TSC Worldwide. Over the past decade, he has coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and CXOs across multiple countries through strategic branding, leadership positioning, and content-driven influence. As a TEDx speaker and sought-after mentor, he continues to play a key role in advancing the personal branding movement in India.
Sahibjeet Singh Sawhney: With a strong track record in digital-first brand building, Sahibjeet Singh Sawhney is the Marketing Head at Zomato, where he has played a key role in building some of India’s most memorable digital-first marketing campaigns. With experience spanning product management and marketing, he combines consumer insights, technology, and creativity to drive brand growth. His work reflects Zomato’s distinctive marketing style, making him one of the notable voices shaping modern brand communication in India.
Neel Jadhav: A marketing and growth leader with over 14 years of experience across consumer goods, aviation, and enterprise AI, Neel Jadhav has built brands and commercial engines for companies including Godrej Appliances, Jet Airways, Akasa Air, VFS Global, and Katonic.ai. As Founder of Hyalith AI, he advises startups and enterprises on brand strategy, go-to-market execution, and AI-led growth. Known for building Akasa Air’s marketing ecosystem from the ground up, he combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Through his writing, he shares thoughtful perspectives on marketing, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Swati Mathur: Building impactful digital identities for professionals and founders, Swati Mathur is a LinkedIn Top Voice, personal branding strategist, and content creator. An MBA Gold Medalist, she has built a community of over 100,000 followers while collaborating with leading brands and coaching entrepreneurs on personal branding and content strategy. Through ghostwriting, workshops, and consulting, she empowers individuals to strengthen their online presence. Her practical insights have made her one of India’s emerging voices in personal branding and creator-led marketing.
Sahiba Bali: A marketing and content leader known for blending brand storytelling with popular culture to create high-impact campaigns. With leadership roles at Zomato, Unacademy, and now JioStar Sports, she has driven integrated marketing, entertainment partnerships, and digital content strategies for some of India’s most recognisable brands. She played a key role in shaping Zomato’s YouTube and content-led brand presence. A TEDx speaker and media personality, she continues to influence modern marketing through creativity and cultural relevance.
Prakriti Sharma: Helping women coaches and consultants build authority-driven personal brands, Prakriti Sharma is a personal branding and LinkedIn strategy expert helping women coaches and consultants attract premium clients through her signature Mind. Message. Money. framework. As the Founder of Studio Liora, she combines positioning, messaging, and growth strategy to build authority-driven brands. Recognised globally by Favikon, she is known for transforming LinkedIn into a high-value client acquisition platform. Her content consistently champions authentic branding and strategic communication.
Anooja Bashir: With over two decades of experience in branding, marketing, and business growth, Anooja Bashir is a serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and startup mentor. As the Co-founder of FlexiCloud and Founder of Ourea, she has helped businesses strengthen their market positioning through strategic branding and digital transformation. A TEDx speaker, investor, and mentor associated with multiple startup ecosystems, she is also recognised by Forbes, Fortune, and Entrepreneur for her entrepreneurial contributions. Her leadership continues to inspire founders and emerging businesses across India.
Sorav Jain: Empowering businesses and professionals through digital and AI-driven marketing, Sorav Jain is one of India’s leading digital marketing educators, entrepreneurs, and AI marketing advocates. As the Founder of Digital Scholar and echoVME Digital, he has trained hundreds of thousands of students and worked with over 500 brands on digital transformation and growth. A bestselling author, keynote speaker, and consultant, he is recognised for making AI and digital marketing accessible to businesses and professionals alike. His thought leadership continues to shape India’s digital marketing ecosystem.
Priyanshu Gandhi: A finance professional and emerging content creator who simplifies finance, investing, and business through engaging digital storytelling. Alongside his CA journey and corporate experience in finance transformation, he has built a rapidly growing online community through educational content and brand collaborations. His ability to merge financial expertise with content marketing has positioned him as a rising voice in the fintech creator space. He represents the new generation of professionals building influence through knowledge-first content.
Shashank Sharma: Blending strategic marketing with thoughtful storytelling, Shashank Sharma is a marketer, storyteller, and founder known for combining strategic marketing with thoughtful narratives on leadership, branding, and human behaviour. With nearly a decade of experience across startups and fintech, he has built marketing functions while cultivating a strong personal brand through Anti-Fragile Human. As an author, speaker, and community builder, he advocates storytelling as a powerful tool for business and leadership. His unique perspective bridges marketing strategy, philosophy, and creativity.
Dr Sanjay Arora: With nearly four decades of experience in brand communications, Dr Sanjay Arora is a veteran marketing strategist, advertising professional, and educator. As the Founder and CEO of Shells Advertising Inc., he has led integrated branding and digital marketing initiatives for a diverse portfolio of businesses. A 14-time TEDx speaker and respected academic, he has mentored professionals across marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship. His long-standing contributions have made him a highly respected voice in India’s marketing community.
Anamika Sirohi: Bringing over two decades of experience in building iconic consumer brands, Anamika Sirohi is a senior marketing leader with expertise across FMCG, nutrition, and consumer products. Having held leadership roles at Amway, Hindware, Nestlé, Reckitt, and Dabur, she has driven brand strategy, digital transformation, media, and consumer engagement for some of India’s most recognised brands. She is also a Forbes contributor and an industry speaker on marketing and business leadership. Her expertise spans brand building, omnichannel marketing, and innovation-led growth.
Nidhi Rastogi: A seasoned marketing leader with over 18 years of experience, Nidhi Rastogi leads marketing and CSR for UNIQLO India, driving brand, digital, retail, omnichannel, PR, and growth strategies. She played a pivotal role in launching UNIQLO in India and was among the first India-market leaders to join Fast Retailing’s global strategy team in Tokyo. With expertise in brand building and customer-centric marketing, she is shaping UNIQLO into one of India’s most-loved apparel brands through insight-led, impactful marketing.
Dhruv Shah: Driving content-led growth and customer acquisition at scale, Dhruv Shah is the Vice President of Marketing at Ditto Insurance, where he has been instrumental in building one of India’s fastest-growing insurance marketing functions. From scaling Finshots’ social media presence to leading Ditto’s content, performance, and growth marketing, he has driven customer acquisition while building high-performing teams. A LinkedIn Top Voice 2024, he is widely recognised for simplifying financial communication through content-driven marketing.
Aditi Anand: With nearly two decades of experience across some of the world’s leading consumer brands, Aditi Anand is a global marketing leader with expertise spanning L’Oréal, Coca-Cola, Nokia, Flipkart, and Airtel. She has led transformative brand, digital, and growth strategies across beauty, consumer goods, technology, and telecom, delivering business impact across multiple markets. Known for combining consumer insights with commercial excellence, she continues to shape brand growth and mentor the next generation of marketing leaders.
Harinder Singh Pelia: Passionate about advancing India’s marketing ecosystem, Harinder Singh Pelia is a marketer, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. As the founder of 10Xer Club, he is building a community focused on learning, networking, and career growth for marketers. Having led marketing roles at Amazon Fashion, Reliance Brands, and Micromax, he brings deep expertise in brand building, growth marketing, and consumer psychology. He contributes to thought leadership through his bestselling books.
Sandeep Nair: Combining behavioural insights with strategic brand thinking, Sandeep Nair is a brand strategist, author, and marketing leader with experience across global brands including Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, Swiggy, and Tata Consumer Products. He has built and scaled brands across FMCG, food tech, and consumer businesses, driving sustainable growth through modern marketing. Through consulting, writing, and mentoring, he continues to influence the evolving landscape of brand strategy and marketing.
Deepak Kanakaraju: Founder & CEO of MicroStartup Studio, Deepak Kanakaraju, widely known as Digital Deepak, is one of India’s most recognised digital marketing educators and entrepreneurs. Having led marketing at brands such as Razorpay, Instamojo, Practo, and Exotel, he combines hands-on industry expertise with a passion for teaching. A bestselling author, TEDx speaker and creator of one of the world’s largest digital marketing communities, he has helped thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs build successful digital-first businesses through practical, growth-focused learning.
Abhinav Kumar: Global Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Tata Consultancy Services, Abhinav Kumar has been instrumental in transforming TCS into one of the world’s most valuable technology brands. A LinkedIn Top Voice and five-time Influence 100 honouree, he is widely respected for his leadership in global branding, corporate communications and reputation management. His strategic vision has strengthened TCS’ global presence while shaping conversations across business, technology and public affairs on the international stage.
Harish Bijoor: With decades of experience in branding, marketing, and business transformation, Harish Bijoor is one of India’s most respected brand strategy experts. Founder of Harish Bijoor Consults Inc., he previously held senior leadership roles at Unilever and Tata Coffee before becoming an independent brand consultant. A prolific columnist, keynote speaker, and marketing commentator, he is known for simplifying complex consumer trends and influencing brand conversations across India.
Aashish Chopra: Redefining content marketing through creativity and storytelling, Aashish Chopra is a renowned content marketing expert, author of Fast, Cheap & Viral, and founder of Shareworthy Labs. Best known for creating over 80 viral campaigns generating more than 500 million views, he has transformed how brands earn audience attention through compelling narratives. Formerly leading content marketing at ixigo, he is a sought-after keynote speaker who inspires marketers to prioritise creativity, execution, and genuinely shareworthy ideas over conventional advertising.
Abhishek Shetty: Marketing Head for Swiggy Instamart & Private Brands, Abhishek Shetty is a growth-focused marketing leader with extensive experience across quick commerce, OTT, fashion and consumer internet brands. Having led marketing for SonyLIV, Celio and JACK & JONES, he has consistently delivered high-impact brand and growth campaigns. Recognised among IMPACT CMO 40 Under 40 and CMO Asia’s leading marketing professionals, he is known for building consumer-centric brands through innovation, digital excellence and integrated marketing strategies.
Praval Singh: A seasoned B2B SaaS marketing leader, Praval Singh serves as Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience at Zoho, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s global brand and go-to-market strategy. From launching products like Zoho Social to driving demand generation and customer advocacy, he has helped strengthen Zoho’s position as a leading enterprise software brand. A LinkedIn Top Voice and respected industry speaker, he is widely recognised for his expertise in product marketing, branding, and customer experience.
Ambi Parameswaran: A veteran brand strategist with over four decades of experience, Ambi Parameswaran has been instrumental in building some of India’s most iconic brands across advertising and marketing. Former CEO of FCB Ulka, he has advised leading organisations including TCS, ICICI Bank, Wipro, PepsiCo, and Tata Motors. A bestselling author, TEDx speaker, professor, and branding mentor, he continues to shape the next generation of marketers through thought leadership and brand consulting.
Anurag Bansal: A modern marketing storyteller known for simplifying complex business and brand strategies through engaging digital content. Having worked with Zerodha on content and media strategy, he combines product thinking with sharp marketing insights to create highly relatable case studies. Through his popular “Business With Bansal” platform, he has emerged as a trusted voice for young professionals seeking to understand branding, business, and marketing.
Aruna Ravichandran: Driving global innovation at the intersection of AI, enterprise technology, and marketing, Aruna Ravichandran is a globally respected marketing leader and currently serves as Senior Vice President and CMO for AI, Networking & Collaboration at Cisco. With decades of experience across enterprise technology, she has led transformative global branding, AI-driven marketing, and product growth initiatives for companies including Cisco, HP, Juniper Networks, and CA Technologies. A Forbes Technology Council member and advocate for women in STEM, she is recognised for combining strategic vision, innovation, and customer-centric leadership.
Rajiv Dingra: A pioneer in India’s digital marketing landscape, Rajiv Dingra is the Founder & CEO of ReBid, an AI-powered martech and adtech platform redefining modern advertising. Previously, he founded WATConsult, one of India’s most awarded digital agencies, which Dentsu later acquired. A globally recognised marketing leader, keynote speaker, and innovator, he continues to champion the convergence of AI, data, and full-funnel digital marketing to drive business growth.
Siddhant More: Founder and CEO of Mad Over Marketing (M.O.M), Siddhant More has built one of India’s most influential marketing and advertising media platforms, followed by millions of marketers, founders, and brand enthusiasts. Through M.O.M, he curates global campaigns, brand innovations, and advertising trends, making marketing knowledge accessible at scale. With prior experience at Myntra and ITC, he combines corporate marketing expertise with content-led community building. His work has made M.O.M a trusted destination for discovering the best in modern marketing.
Karan Shah: Founder and CEO of IIDE, Karan Shah has played a pivotal role in transforming digital marketing education in India. Under his leadership, IIDE has trained over 500,000 learners and partnered with leading organisations to build future-ready digital talent. A Harvard alumnus and TEDx speaker, he is widely recognised for simplifying digital marketing through education, thought leadership, and industry collaboration. His contributions continue to shape the next generation of marketing professionals and entrepreneurs.
Prateek Shah: Founder of DigitalDefynd, Pratik Shah has created one of the world’s largest platforms for discovering professional online learning programs from leading universities and institutions. Having served over four million learners globally, he has significantly expanded access to high-quality digital education. A respected digital marketing trainer and speaker, he has collaborated with organisations including Google India, Digital Vidya, CII, and BCG. His work has empowered thousands of professionals to build successful careers in digital marketing and business.
Prasad Shejale: Co-Founder and CEO of LS Digital Group, Prasad Shejale is a pioneering entrepreneur who has helped shape India’s digital marketing and technology ecosystem. He has led the company’s evolution into a leading integrated digital transformation and marketing solutions group, serving brands across India and global markets. With expertise spanning data analytics, AI, performance marketing, and customer experience, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of technology and marketing. His leadership has earned him recognition as one of India’s prominent digital business visionaries.
Jessie Paul: With decades of experience helping businesses build impactful brands, Jessie Paul is a renowned marketing strategist, former CMO of Wipro, and founder of Paul Writer, where she advises organisations on brand positioning and go-to-market strategy. An accomplished author of Marketing Without Money and a trusted board member at leading Indian companies, she has guided businesses through strategic, cost-effective marketing. Through writing, mentoring, and governance, she continues to influence the future of marketing leadership.
Dr Falguni Vasavada: Shaping the next generation of marketing professionals for over 25 years, Dr Falguni Vasavada is a Professor at MICA and one of India’s most respected marketing and advertising academicians. A double gold medallist, she specialises in marketing, advertising, integrated marketing communications, branding, and digital media. Beyond academia, she is a sought-after speaker, researcher, and columnist, with thought leadership spanning consumer behaviour, social media, body positivity, women’s empowerment, and responsible brand communication.
Lloyd Mathias: Bringing more than three decades of leadership across technology, telecom, and consumer brands, Lloyd Mathias is a veteran business strategist, investor, and board director. Having held senior marketing roles at HP, Tata Teleservices, Motorola, and PepsiCo, he has led iconic brand transformations and business growth initiatives across India and Asia-Pacific. Today, he mentors startups, serves on multiple corporate boards, and actively writes on strategy, governance, digital transformation, and public policy. His blend of operational expertise and strategic insight makes him one of India’s most influential marketing voices.
Rohan Chaubey: A globally recognised startup growth advisor, bestselling author, and one of India’s leading advocates of growth hacking. Having advised over 220 startups worldwide, including Freshworks, Zoho, ClickUp, Red Bull, and Kalyan Jewellers, he specialises in helping businesses achieve scalable customer acquisition and digital growth. He is the co-founder of International Growth Hacking Day and author of the award-winning The Growth Hacking Book series. Through consulting, speaking, and content, he continues to champion modern growth marketing and personal branding.
Pooja Marwah: Helping founders, CXOs, and public leaders build influential personal brands, Pooja Marwah is a strategic communication advisor, author, and founder of Authique. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, and global organisations, with expertise in storytelling, executive positioning, and authority building. A Forbes-featured entrepreneur and keynote speaker, she has delivered talks at IITs, IIMs, Josh Talks, and international leadership forums. Her narrative-driven approach has made her a respected voice in strategic branding and executive communications.
Vaishali Gupta: Driving the growth of some of India’s fastest-growing digital-first beauty brands, Vaishali Gupta is the Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of mCaffeine and HYPHEN. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, she has played a pivotal role in building disruptive consumer brands through digital marketing, influencer-led campaigns, and community-first growth strategies. Her expertise in brand building, consumer engagement, and scaling D2C businesses has helped redefine modern beauty marketing in India. She continues to inspire the startup ecosystem with her innovative approach to growth and branding.
Vedant Purohit: A fast-rising personal branding strategist and content creator, Vedant Purohit helps founders and CEOs build authentic digital identities that drive visibility, credibility, and business growth. Recognised as one of Favikon’s Top 30 Creators in India, he simplifies storytelling and personal branding for the modern business leader. Through his educational content across Instagram and YouTube, he empowers professionals to grow their influence in the creator economy. His fresh perspective on digital branding makes him an emerging voice in India’s marketing ecosystem.
Smriti Garg: A LinkedIn growth strategist, ghostwriter, and content creator, Smriti Garg specialises in transforming personal brands into business growth engines. With experience spanning Bain & Company, MakeMyTrip, and freelance consulting, she has helped founders, investors, and business leaders significantly expand their digital influence and audience engagement. Her expertise in storytelling, content marketing, and LinkedIn strategy has also led to collaborations with leading brands. Smriti is shaping the future of professional branding through authentic, high-impact content.
Aarti Samant: Pioneering digital-first brand building in India, Aarti Samant is a seasoned brand strategist and digital marketing leader with a track record of creating iconic campaigns and innovative marketing initiatives. As the founder of Sorted and MicDrop Digital, she advises startups and established brands on content, social media, and brand strategy. She has led award-winning campaigns for brands including Big Bazaar, Hotstar, Purplle, Tata Housing, and Hero MotoCorp, and created India’s first viral digital campaign, “Hunny Bunny.” Her expertise continues to influence the evolution of modern brand storytelling and digital marketing.
Darshana Shah: A distinguished marketing and customer experience leader known for driving large-scale brand and digital transformations across financial services, retail, and technology. Former Group Chief Marketing Officer at Aditya Birla Capital, she has led AI-powered marketing, customer experience, and digital innovation initiatives for some of India’s most recognised brands. A Harvard Business School alumna, she has been consistently recognised among Pitch’s Top 50 Women Leaders in Marketing and is widely respected for combining technology, creativity, and human-centric brand building. Her leadership continues to redefine modern marketing excellence.
Jitendra Vaswani: Driving innovation at the intersection of SEO, AI, and digital growth, Jitendra Vaswani is a globally recognised SEO expert, entrepreneur, and digital marketing educator. Founder of DigiExe, BloggersIdeas, and several growth-focused platforms, he has helped brands worldwide accelerate organic growth through data-driven SEO and automation strategies. An international keynote speaker and bestselling author of Growth Hacking Book 2, he is widely regarded as one of India’s leading voices in performance marketing. His work continues to shape conversations around AI, SEO, and the future of digital growth.
Ashok Lalla: A seasoned marketing, digital, and brand advisor with over three decades of experience, Ashok Lalla has guided 75+ brands across diverse industries on growth, brand strategy, and digital transformation. His leadership journey includes shaping digital strategies for Infosys, Taj Hotels, Mindshare, and Havas while working with iconic brands such as Unilever, IBM, Nike, Pepsi, and Lenovo. As a trusted advisor and fractional CMO, he is widely respected for helping businesses build customer-centric brands and drive sustainable growth through strategic marketing.
Ojaswita Vij: Redefining creator-led B2B marketing through authentic storytelling, Ojaswita Vij is a fast-rising content creator and personal branding strategist who has built one of LinkedIn’s most engaging creator-led marketing communities. She has collaborated with more than 140 leading brands, including Zepto, Uber, Flipkart, Razorpay, Myntra, and Swiggy, completing over 320 brand collaborations in under two years. Recognised on Topmate and featured twice at Times Square, New York, she continues to shape the future of creator-first campaigns.
Samar Singh Sheikhawat: Bringing nearly four decades of experience in building iconic consumer brands, Samar Singh Sheikhawat is one of India’s most respected marketing leaders. As the former Chief Marketing Officer at United Breweries, he played a pivotal role in strengthening flagship brands such as Kingfisher, and he previously led marketing functions at PepsiCo, Dabur, Spencer’s Retail, and Unilever. Today, he advises businesses, startups, and investors on brand strategy, business growth, and consumer-centric transformation.
Nidhi Thakkar: Helping professionals and businesses unlock the power of generative AI, Nidhi Thakkar is a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, marketing consultant, and educator. She has led growth and personal branding initiatives for CoinDCX, CA Rachana Ranade, and multiple startups while training hundreds of professionals through AI workshops and cohorts. By combining AI with content strategy and marketing, she is enabling founders and marketers to build scalable, high-impact growth systems.
Bhavik Sarkhedi: Helping founders and executives build influential digital identities, Bhavik Sarkhedi is a globally recognised personal branding strategist, author, and content entrepreneur. Founder of multiple successful content ventures and now leading Ohh My Brand, he has authored 21 books and contributed to publications including Forbes India, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, HuffPost, and YourStory. His expertise in branding, storytelling, SEO, and AI-driven discoverability has made him a prominent voice at the intersection of marketing, content, and personal branding.
Sneha Beriwal: A seasoned marketing leader with over 16 years of experience, Sneha Beriwal has built and scaled iconic consumer brands across FMCG, retail, BFSI, and D2C. As former Global CMO at VAHDAM India and founder of AND Marketing, she advises high-growth businesses as a Fractional CMO, helping them shape brand strategy, go-to-market plans, and consumer-led growth. Having worked with brands such as Nestlé, Dabur, Pantaloons, and Aditya Birla Group, she is widely recognised for blending strategic brand building with modern marketing execution. Her industry recognitions, including BW Marketing 40 Under 40 and IMPACT 40 Under 40, reflect her influence in India’s evolving marketing ecosystem.
Nirmal Alfred: Helping businesses scale through AI-powered marketing and automation, Nirmal Alfred is an AI-driven growth strategist and founder of HyperscaleX. With over one million followers and billions of content views across social platforms, he has built a strong reputation for combining content, automation, and data to drive measurable business growth. Having mentored thousands of professionals and worked with over 125 brands globally, he is shaping the next generation of AI-first marketing and revenue strategies. His practical, systems-led approach has made him a prominent voice in digital growth and marketing innovation.
Rohit Uttamchandani: Driving AI-first growth for modern businesses, Rohit Uttamchandani is the founder of Tacheon and Smacient, where he helps brands scale through automation, growth strategy, and data-driven marketing. A former leader at Social Beat, he has played a key role in building digital marketing capabilities for leading D2C and enterprise brands and has advised businesses as a Fractional Chief Growth Officer. He is also the author of D2C Growth Blueprint and a recognised Digital 40 Under 40 leader. His expertise spans AI-powered marketing, growth consulting, and scalable marketing systems.
Nischala Murthy: Blending business strategy with compelling storytelling, Nischala Murthy is the Chief Marketing Officer at Opus Technologies and one of India’s most respected B2B marketing leaders. With over two decades of experience across Wipro, HFS Research, Fresh Gravity, and Opus, she has successfully built global brands through thought leadership, content marketing, and strategic growth initiatives. A LinkedIn Top Voice, prolific writer, speaker, and podcaster, she is widely recognised for championing executive branding, AI-enabled marketing, and impactful corporate storytelling. Her ability to connect business strategy with compelling narratives has made her an influential voice in India’s marketing landscape.
Dr Kartik Nagendraa: An award-winning marketing leader, author, executive coach, and LinkedIn Top Voice with more than two decades of experience across technology, consulting, education, and retail. Renowned for his expertise in thought leadership marketing and content strategy, he has advised global organisations and contributed to leading publications, including Forbes and Business Standard. He is the author of The Thought Leader Way and has been recognised as one of Thinkers360’s Top 100 Thought Leaders in Marketing. Through his writing, coaching, and speaking engagements, he continues to shape conversations around marketing leadership, personal branding, and business growth.
Vineet Tandon: A seasoned global marketing leader with over 22 years of experience, Vineet Tandon currently leads Global Marketing at HCLTech, driving brand strategy, demand generation, corporate communications, and talent branding at scale. Having held leadership roles at Oracle, FICCI, and Centum Learning, he is known for building integrated marketing ecosystems that connect business growth with authentic storytelling. A LinkedIn Top Voice, author, and thought leader, he regularly shares insights on leadership, branding, AI, and the future of marketing. His human-centric approach has established him as one of the influential voices shaping modern enterprise marketing in India.
Damini Tripathi: Empowering aspiring marketers and entrepreneurs through accessible digital marketing education, Damini Tripathi is a digital marketing entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of Wincible and Marketian.io. With a thriving community of over 750,000 Instagram followers and 270,000 YouTube subscribers, she has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing creator-educators in the marketing space. Through practical training, consulting, and performance marketing expertise, she has helped thousands of learners and scaled multiple businesses to significant revenue milestones. Her relatable content and hands-on approach continue to inspire the next generation of digital marketers and entrepreneurs.
Conclusion
The professionals featured in Indian Marketing Voices 100 represent the diverse and evolving face of modern marketing. While their journeys span different industries, specialisations, and career paths, they share a common commitment to creating value through knowledge, innovation, and authentic engagement.
As marketing continues to evolve in an AI-first, digital-first world, these voices are not only adapting to change but also helping others navigate it. Through their insights, content, leadership, and willingness to share expertise, they continue to inspire marketers, entrepreneurs, brands, and business leaders across the country.
We congratulate every individual featured in Indian Marketing Voices 100 for their outstanding contributions to the marketing community. Their influence extends beyond professional achievements, creating conversations that educate, inspire, and shape the future of marketing in India. We look forward to witnessing their continued impact as they lead the next chapter of marketing excellence.
– Researched and Edited By Muskan Dengra & Shivani Solanki
Disclaimer
The Award “Indian Marketing Voices 100” has been curated through independent editorial research, industry analysis, and publicly available information sourced from LinkedIn profiles, company websites, professional biographies, media publications, interviews, podcasts, articles, and other credible public resources available at the time of compilation. The individuals featured represent a diverse cross-section of India’s marketing ecosystem, including marketers, founders, consultants, brand strategists, growth leaders, content creators, educators, and marketing professionals who actively contribute to industry conversations through thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and digital content.
The selection process follows a structured editorial methodology, with primary emphasis on an individual’s demonstrated contributions to the marketing community through consistent content creation, thought leadership, professional expertise, industry influence, and active engagement across platforms, particularly on LinkedIn. While many featured individuals hold leadership positions such as Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President, Head of Marketing, Founder, or Marketing Consultant, inclusion is not based solely on designation or organisational seniority. Instead, it reflects the individual’s visible contribution to advancing marketing discourse, sharing practical insights, educating the community, and influencing the broader marketing ecosystem.
The profiles featured in Indian Marketing Voices 100 are not ranked. They are arranged in descending order by their publicly visible LinkedIn follower counts at the time of editorial compilation. The sequence of appearance is purely for presentation purposes. It should not be interpreted as a measure of influence, expertise, professional standing, achievements, credibility, organisational position, seniority, popularity, or comparative merit among the featured individuals.
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