Debarati Paul

Product Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years in advertising and brand storytelling.
  • Led major campaigns for global brands like KFC and Airtel.
  • Produced over 60 impactful commercials.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned advertising professional with expertise in brand management and creative strategy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Advertising ProductionCreative StrategyCreative DevelopmentBudget ManagementCreative SolutionsP&l ManagementBrand ManagementCampaign ManagementCampaign DevelopmentBrand Transition

Other Skills

Video ProductionTeam ManagementMulti-media Communication StrategyConsumer ResearchCommunication StrategyEvent ManagementBrand StrategyThin Film CoatingStrategic TransformationRelationship BuildingBranded Content DevelopmentBusiness TransitionPre-productionLong/Short Equity360 Campaigns

About

With 20+ years in advertising, I’ve helped shape the journeys of renowned brands at leading agencies. Driven by my passion for storytelling, I transitioned into ad film production, dedicated to creating meaningful narratives that resonate. Led cross-functional teams and managed high value advertising campaigns. Key Highlights: •Led cross-functional teams and managed high value advertising campaigns. • Led KFC India’s repositioning from "Finger Lickin’ Good" to "So Good. • Spearheaded the Hutch to Vodafone transition campaign in Delhi • Played a key role in Airtel’s first celebrity campaign featuring Shah Rukh Khan • Mentored and developed strong teams, nurturing talent and cultivating a culture of growth. • Produced 60+ commercials that captivate and leave a lasting impact. • Led production teams and developed compelling storytelling.

Experience

19 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 4 mos
Current Experience

Freelance

Freelance Producer

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mothership productions

2 roles

Executive Producer

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Executive Producer

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Spear-heading the ad film production team.
  • Marketing the company’s profile to prospective agenciesrands.
  • Handling P&L and accelerate the growth of the organisation.
  • Conceptualise and execute short and long form content series.
P&L ManagementAdvertising ProductionCreative StrategyVideo Production

Coconut films

Producer

Jul 2024Nov 2024 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Cutting crew studio

Executive Producer

May 2023Dec 2023 · 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Traintripper film

Executive Producer & Creative Development

Feb 2021Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • · Produce TV & Digital Films
  • · Develop communication assets
  • · Handle conceptualization, presentation and execution of sponsor led properties
  • · Identify content opportunities and develop IPs for OTT platforms & brands
Advertising ProductionCreative Development

Freelance

Freelance Producer

Feb 2020Dec 2020 · 10 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Little lamb films pvt. ltd.

Executive Producer

Jan 2017Jan 2019 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Budget Allocation and Management, Planning and Organising Shoots, Crew Sourcing, Internal & External Team Management
  • Provide creative solutions to build impactful TV and digital content
  • Work in close liaison with top creative agencies
  • Understanding the pulse of audience coupled with business acumen
  • Partnering with directors to develop and execute memorable content  for different mediums
  • Maintaining healthy relationships with agencies and vendors to ensure smooth transition of work flow.
  • Created content for Hero, Hyundai, Amul, CEAT, Kotak Insurance, Anmol Biscuits, Rajnigandha, Breakthrough, Domino’s, Bridgestone, Colgate, Crocin, Coca Cola (Sri Lanka), Tide, Dettol

Mccann worldgroup

2 roles

Associate Vice President

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

  • Key Brands - Aircel, Rajnigandha, Dabur, Chawanprash, Dainik Jagran, DLF Mall of India
  • Handled McCann India’s largest client – Aircel with a 15-member team. - Responsible for group’s P&L and brand health
  • Developed creative solutions to bring Aircel in making it relevant to masses and youth, helped develop the research parameters and coordinated FGDs to gauge the need gap for customizing products
  • Spearheaded an aggressive multi-media communication strategy riding on the popularity of Surya for TN market and Dhoni for rest of India
  • Re-launched Aircel in Chennai through a series of activities comprising pure brand initiatives like leveraging Surya association and CSK -co-promotions etc with Dhoni and other team members
  • Other Brands Handled: Rajnigandha, Dabur, Chawanprash, Dainik Jagran, DLF Mall of India
  • Managed key parameters of quality, origination of work, timelines and healthy business relationship
  • Identified the real marketing problem and push for strategic and creative solutions.
  • Collaborated with discipline partners in the development of solutions, ensured that all worked in unison to bridge the creative and technical aspects of advertising and marketing across campaigns.
Budget ManagementCreative SolutionsTeam Management

Brand Leader

Jan 2009Jan 2011 · 2 yrs · Greater Delhi Area

  • Key Brands - Alpenliebe, Chlormint, Big Babol & Happydent
  • Spearheaded pan-India 360 degree campaigns for Alpenliebe Mangofillz, Alpenliebe theme, Launch of Chlormint Gum, Launch of Big Babol Fillyfolly, Launch of Happydent Fliptop.
  • Understand, master and apply the principles, methodologies, and technical aspects of consumer research to help understand consumer preferences for product and brand communication.
  • Controlling production and implementation of multi-platform planning that is required to successfully launch & run a campaign
Brand ManagementCreative StrategyAdvertising Production

Ogilvy & mather

Brand Services Director

Jan 2011May 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Key Brands: KFC
  • Handled launch, relaunch communication and developmental initiatives across the brand, while building and nurturing a strong relationship across levels with one of Ogilvy Delhi’s largest business.
  • Was part of the global re-positioning campaign of KFC from 'Finger Licking Good' to 'So Good'
  • Evaluated and leveraged the global assets/campaign as per brand guidelines and consumer relevance. Worked closely with the team to extend the idea for local markets.
  • Actively participated in forming the brand’s menu offering, that helped the brand get a stronger grip in the market. Spearheaded launch campaigns for new products; Fiery Grilled, DIPS bucket, Curry Crunch, Zing Kong box, Breakfast range, Rice Bowlz, Hot & Saucy, Value and Veg campaign. Was involved in conceiving and designing end to end communication for these products across media
  • Worked closely with the brand’s consumer research team and was part of consumer FGD groups to get first hand feedback on the biggest product range launch in India of KFC; Veg range
  • Collaborated with the brand team that initiated launch of a new range for college students - Value range – Streetwise & WOW
  • Actively participated in forming the brand’s menu offering, that helped the brand get a stronger grip in the market. Spearheaded launch campaigns for new products; Fiery Grilled, DIPS bucket, Curry Crunch, Zing Kong box, Breakfast range, Rice Bowlz, Hot & Saucy, Value and Veg campaign. Was involved in conceiving and designing end to end communication for these products across media
  • Worked closely with the brand’s consumer research team and was part of consumer FGD groups to get first hand feedback on the biggest product range launch in India of KFC; Veg range
  • Collaborated with the brand team that initiated launch of a new range for college students - Value range – Streetwise & WOW
P&L ManagementCreative SolutionsMulti-media Communication Strategy

Mccann erickson

Head of Brand

Jan 2009Jan 2011 · 2 yrs

  • Spearheaded pan-India 360 degree campaigns for Perfetti India.
  • Key Brands: Alpenliebe Mangofillz, Alpenliebe theme, Launch of Chlormint Gum, Launch of Big Babol Fillyfolly, Launch of Happydent Fliptop.
Consumer ResearchCampaign Management

Grey worldwide

Group Brand Manager

Jan 2008Jan 2009 · 1 yr · Greater Delhi Area

  • Key Brands - Greenlam, GSK, Haier
  • Supported by a 6 member team and responsible for 360˚ communication development of Greenlam Laminates first ever campaign ‘Har Koi Poochega’
  • Independent responsibility of developing and executing ATL & BTL communication strategy for the client on a national level
  • Worked on the test launch of GSK’s new product – ‘Breathe Right – Nasal Strips; Was part of Haier’s Bottom Freezer Refrigerator’s launch campaign
Campaign ManagementConsumer Research

Ogilvy & mather

Brand Supervisor

Jan 2006Jan 2008 · 2 yrs · Greater Delhi Area

  • Key Brands: Hutch/Vodafone
  • Part of the team that executed the brand transition from Hutch to Vodafone across India. Regarded by many as one of the biggest brand change exercises ever undertaken in India.
  • Handled Hutch Delhi Half Marathon for two consecutive years -2006 & 2007; the unparalleled property created for brand Hutch
  • Managing key parameters of quality, origination of work, timelines and healthy business relationship
Communication StrategyCampaign Development

Rediffusion y&r

Senior Brand Executive

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs · Greater Delhi Area

  • Key Brands: Airtel Corporate.
  • Handled major campaigns like – Express Yourself (2 phases of the campaign), Aise Azaadi Aur Kahaan, Network, Airtel Live, Airtel One, Nokia Bundle offer.
  • Independent responsibility of developing and executing ATL communication strategy for the client on a national level
Brand TransitionEvent Management

Rediffusion

Brand Executive

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

  • Independent responsibility of developing and executing ATL communication strategy for the client on a national level
  • Key Brands: Airtel Corporate
Campaign ManagementBrand Strategy

Education

National Institute of Advertising

Postgraduate Degree

Jan 2002Jan 2003

Women's College

Bachelor of Arts — Advertising

Jan 1998Jan 2001

Notre Dame Academy

High School Diploma

Jan 1996Jan 1998

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