Benita Bhatia Dua — CEO
Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly harness the power of social media? For over a decade, I’ve been answering that question, helping some of the top global leaders transform their online presence into a measurable business advantage. As the CEO of Vanilla Skills, I specialize in creating strategies that help position CEOs and leaders as industry’s thought influencers. My journey started humbly, teaching soft skills, before pivoting to social media consulting. Armed with an MBA in marketing, and additional certifications from IIM Ahmedabad and Stanford University, I am sharply skilled at using social media with provable ROI. Today, over 90% of my business comes from social media-driven visibility and trust-building strategies. AI is another dimension I’m deeply invested in. Over the past couple of years, I’ve explored and used a multitude of AI tools, some well-known, others less popular. My approach isn’t about relying on a single tool but about building a versatile toolkit tailored to specific challenges. I also coach and train individuals to navigate and leverage social media, and AI, helping them achieve transformative results with confidence. My work goes beyond the conventional. I’ve authored three books, including B2B Marketer’s Handbook, a practical guide for mastering LinkedIn and driving B2B success. My book Profit with Social Media was published by CNBC and unveiled at Harvard University where I was invited as a subject matter expert to talk about social media. I am working on two more books, one on building careers using social media and another on AI in thought leadership & B2B Marketing. I also host ‘Secrets of a B2B Marketer’, a podcast where I connect with industry leaders to uncover actionable insights for B2B marketers. If you’re a CMO, director, or CEO looking to harness LinkedIn, AI, or both for thought leadership, personal branding, or business growth, let’s connect. Together, we can unlock your potential strategically, sustainably, and profitably. Curious to know more? Book a free 30- minutes consultation with me now.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Marketing and Social Media Strategy expert.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 25 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Social Media Strategy
- B2b Marketing Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Coaching
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of social media consulting experience
- Authored three influential books on marketing
- Expert in leveraging AI for business growth
Work Experience
Target Edge
Director - Strategic content (3 yrs 4 mos)
Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt Ltd
Chief Marketing Officer - Consulting (1 yr 3 mos)
Learning and Development Global
Honorary Chairperson - Branding & Promotions (11 mos)
Vanilla Skills Pvt. Ltd.
Chief Executive Officer, Social Media Consultant to CEOs and Corporates (12 yrs 2 mos)
Freelance
Learning Facilitator & Social Media trainer (6 yrs 11 mos)
Management Institutes
Freelance soft skills trainer, motivational speaker and Visiting Faculty (8 yrs 3 mos)
EssDee Ltd/ PVR Cinemas/ Royal Palms / Ejourno.com
Public Relations (6 yrs 10 mos)
Education
Certification at Stanford University
MDP at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
MBA at Gujarat University