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Ankit S.

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of marketing leadership experience
  • Recognized as a Top 50 Global Marketing Leader
  • Expert in brand strategy and customer acquisition
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing Leader with expertise in B2C and Real Estate sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyBrand ManagementLead GenerationStrategic Planning

Other Skills

AdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentCommunication planningCommunity BuildingCompetitive AnalysisCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data-driven strategiesDigital MarketingGo-to-Market StrategyLeadershipLeadership & TeamManagementMarket PlanningMarket Research

About

“I am a marketing leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth for high-growth startups, consumer-tech brands, and real estate platforms. Over the years, I’ve helped scale iconic companies like OLA and Strata. My expertise lies in brand strategy, customer acquisition, digital transformation, and community-led growth. I bring a unique blend of startup agility and corporate depth, having led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns across industries such as mobility, fintech, real estate, and D2C. Recognized as a WOW Experiential Rising Star CMO and among the Top 50 Global Marketing Leaders, I thrive on creating marketing engines that not only build strong brands but also drive measurable business outcomes. I work as a marketing consultant, partnering with founders, CXOs, and businesses to: Design go-to-market strategies Strengthen brand positioning and storytelling Optimize digital acquisition funnels Build data-driven marketing operations Mentor marketing teams for scale Passionate about building categories, shaping customer journeys, and creating impact through marketing.”

Experience

Consultant / self-employed

Marketing Consultant | Fractional CMO

Aug 2025Present · 7 mos

  • “As a marketing consultant, I partner with startups, SMEs, and established enterprises to design and execute marketing strategies that accelerate growth and strengthen brand equity. My focus areas include:
  • Brand Strategy & Positioning: Crafting compelling narratives that resonate with customers.
  • Go-To-Market (GTM) Advisory: Defining launch playbooks for new products and services.
  • Performance & Digital Marketing: Building acquisition and retention engines across paid, organic, and social channels.
  • Community & Ecosystem Building: Leveraging partnerships, events, and content to foster trust-driven engagement.
  • Team Mentorship: Guiding marketing teams to adopt data-driven decision-making and scalable processes.
  • By combining creativity with analytics, I help businesses transform marketing from a cost center into a growth engine.”
Marketing StrategyBrand ManagementCustomer AcquisitionCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Digital MarketingGo-to-Market Strategy+2

Grahm

Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Dec 2024Jul 2025 · 7 mos · On-site

  • Led marketing and operations teams to streamline house buying journey at Grahm, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize user experience and drive business growth.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for seamless house buying process.

Strata

Head Of Marketing

May 2020Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Lead GenerationStrategic PlanningWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningLeadershipSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)+2

Avail finance

Head Of Marketing

Mar 2019Mar 2020 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

Lead GenerationStrategic PlanningWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningLeadershipSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)+2

Ola (ani technologies pvt ltd)

Head of Media

Feb 2015Mar 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Managed communication planning, media strategies and negotiations for OLA Cabs in India. -Spearheaded data driven communication strategies and partnerships, keeping consumer at the core in a highly challenging and evolving e-commerce market.
  • Responsible for business metrics including sessions to the platform, customer acquisitions, brand health and recall.
  • Also managed brand manager’s responsibilities including designing the campaign name, creative layouts and media strategy for a topical campaign which helped achieve the set business targets. -Streamlined existing processes and implemented automation projects which improved overall operational efficiency.
  • Made significant contributions in strategy, execution and management of all OLA Cabs media campaigns to help achieve the business objectives.
Lead GenerationStrategic PlanningWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningLeadershipRecord Of Success+1

Taxi for sure

Marketing Manager

Mar 2014Jan 2015 · 10 mos

  • Launched their first 360 Campaign Pan India.
  • Was handling marketing of West as a cluster.
Lead GenerationStrategic PlanningWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningLeadershipRecord Of Success+1

Laqshya hyderabad airport media pvt. ltd" at shamshabad airport

Sales Manager

Apr 2013Feb 2014 · 10 mos · Hyderabad

  • Responsible for the advertising revenue of RGIA Hyderabad.
  • Working on media innovations at Airport.
  • Creating the best returns for brand advertising at the RGIA
Lead GenerationStrategic PlanningWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningRecord Of Success

Mystique mantra

Business Development Manager

Apr 2009Feb 2014 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Driving the business growth by adding more clients.
  • Taking care of all the media requirements online & offline of the current clients.
  • Also used to take care of the Product & PR Launches.
Lead GenerationWorking ExperienceMarket PlanningRecord Of Success

Tsa promotions and events

Client Services

May 2004Jan 2009 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Conceptualising, Pitching & Execution of Events.
  • Managed Mumbai Marathon for Standard Charter Bank for 4 Years
  • Working with the client on requirements and proposing the best solutions in the most impactful ways.
  • Managed and executed PR events for Movies & Program launches.
Working ExperienceRecord Of Success

Education

WLC

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Marketing

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Patkar college

Bachelor of Science - BS — Mathematics

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Narayana junior college

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Science

Jan 2002Jan 2004

St marks progressive high school

Patkar college — Marketing

Jan 1992Jan 2002

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