Heval Patel — CEO
Co-created the product innovation - Saregama Carvaan and also the subsequent brand thinking which positioned it as a 'Gift of Nostalgia'. This was awarded the “Most Effective Campaign in the World” by WARC Global 100. Led one of the most successful car launches for Mahindra Auto, The cult All New Thar and Scorpio N The Big Daddy of Suvs in India Britannia premium creams growth strategy of brands like Britannia Bourbon, of Pure magic and Jim Jam Pops Established Ogilvy Mumbai as the ‘Global Hub’ for the Castrol Global Motor Cycle Oil Portfolio - Key countries being India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Awarded APAC Suit of the Year, 2011 and Ogilvy India Suit of the Year, 2007 Over 20 years of Brand Development experience on diverse global & local clients across Automotive, Smartphones, Edutech, Finance, DTH, FMCG, Retail, Lifestyle, Real Estate and Media sectors. Currently working as a chief operating officer at a 10 year young start up - The Womb. They say the first 1000 days are very critical to any start up. It really tests you and your vision for a unique approach. It all started with partnering the founders in setting up the core of the agency, acquiring like-minded clients, setting up a high performing team, managing finances - P&L, yearly revenues etc. Being a leader in a large agency with the necessary support systems and work rhythm is easier as compared to working in a start-up from day one with a 'No Pitch' policy and a vision of bringing respect back to advertising, it requires a whole new level of leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned marketing leader with expertise in brand strategy and product innovation across FMCG and automotive sectors.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 20 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Product Innovation
- Brand Development
- Product Strategy
- Brand Strategy
- Client Management
Career Highlights
- Co-created award-winning Saregama Carvaan.
- Led successful Mahindra Thar launch with 50,000 bookings.
- Established Ogilvy Mumbai as a global hub for Castrol.
Work Experience
The Womb Communications
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr 11 mos)
Business Partner (10 yrs 7 mos)
Ogilvy & Mather
Client Services Director (9 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor's degree at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans N.M.Institute of Science, Andheri West Mumbai 400 058
at Bhaktivedanta Swami Mission School