Ashutosh Chaudharie

CEO

Gurugram, Haryana, India17 yrs 1 mo experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 17 years of experience in brand marketing.
  • Led award-winning campaigns in FMCG sector.
  • Recognized as LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned marketing leader in the FMCG sector with a strong focus on brand strategy and consumer insights.

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Skills

Core Skills

Brand MarketingStrategic PlanningDigital MarketingBrand ManagementTeam Leadership

Other Skills

Sales ManagementOmni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessContent MarketingAdvertisingFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Brand ActivationExternal CommunicationsAdvertising CampaignsP&L ManagementPositioning (Marketing)Below the Line AdvertisingBrand StrategyConcept to Launch

About

With over 17 years of experience in brand marketing across the FMCG and Alco bev industries, I have a comprehensive understanding of building and growing brands across varied market contexts—ranging from established category leaders to emerging challenger brands. My expertise lies in developing integrated marketing strategies rooted in deep consumer insights, strong category knowledge, and a balanced use of both ATL and BTL levers. I have successfully led multiple brand and portfolio journeys, identifying growth opportunities, crafting purpose-led narratives, and delivering tangible business results across diverse budget environments. Over the years, I have contributed to the evolution of multiple categories, aligning brand strategies with shifting consumer needs and aspirations. I take pride in my ability to translate insights into action, drive cross-functional collaboration, and execute with precision to create impact on both brand equity and market share. I am also passionate about sharing my marketing insights and learnings with the wider community, as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing and a Certified Marketing Coach with upGrad. I’m always excited about ideas that can shape brands, shift mindsets, and create value—let’s connect!

Experience

17 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Vi-john group

2 roles

General Manager - Consumer Marketing and Modern Trade

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Sales ManagementOmni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership+1

General Manager Marketing

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand MarketingDigital MarketingContent MarketingBrand Awareness+2

Tree house kitchen qsr

Owner

Jan 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessBrand Marketing

Pernod ricard

Brand Head Premium Whisky

Jan 2018Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

  • Handled the flagship Premium Whisky brand of Pernod Ricard India- Blenders Pride. Undisputed market leader with presence across multiple countries. Blenders Pride epitomizes fine taste and good life by being an iconic whisky with strong consumer associations. The brand uses platform of fashion and style to reach out to its target audience and holds the iconic fashion property - Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, a one of its kind B2C fashion property.
Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessTeam LeadershipBrand Management

Dabur india limited

3 roles

Group Product Manager - Home Care

Jul 2016Nov 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Handled Toilet Cleaning and Dishwash Category
  • In my stint at home care division i have been actively involved in strengthening the proposition of brand through brand extensions and relaunch. I have lead aggressive promotions in category, leveraged crucial channels like Modern trade and contributed in setting innovation pipeline basis consumer need gaps.
Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessBrand Management

Group Product Manager

May 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Handled Vatika Shampoo Portfolio
  • Portfolio Size: 200 Cr
  • During my stint in Vatika shampoo franchise, worked towards objective of increasing the brand footprint in Urban centers with focus on improving salience of bottles for the brand . I worked on the campaign of "Brave and Beautiful" right from conception stage to execution covering all facets of amplification . The campaign set out to become the first digital viral campaign of the year and won 8 awards in Goa Fest April 2015 including the lone Grand prix of the festival, Blue elephant award at Kyoorius Awards 2015, Gold and Bronze medal at Effies India 2015 and Silver in Effies Asia 2016. During my stint on Vatika shampoo , i was also involved in relaunch of the brand on the proposition of "Oil balance" and its re-positioning on problem solution platform.
Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessBrand Management

Senior Product Manager

Sep 2012Apr 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Handled portfolio of Air Care
  • Portfolio Size : 200 Cr
  • When I came on Odonil in 2012 , the mandate was to extend the brand in newer formats and to ensure MS gain for the brand by including new trialists in the franchise. I was actively involved in the launch of new format - Odonil Gel starting from conception , the market research, communication development and market launch. A substantial focus during my stint in Odonil was to drive new news around the brand by relaunch of Odonil blocks and creating new purchase occasions through new launches such as Odonil Gel and Odonil 1 Touch .
Omni-Channel MarketingBudget ManagementBrand AwarenessBrand Management

Abd pvt. ltd.

Brand Manager - White Spirits

May 2011Sep 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Developing effective marketing programs (both ATL and BTL) in order to achieve brand objectives.
  • Developing and implementing annual brand plans
  • Monitoring and analysis of sales figures
  • Interacting with advertising, media and PR agency on all communication requirements
  • Working closely with promotion team (trade marketing) to ensure alignment of brand objectives
  • Responsible for brand alliances, tie –ups, joint promos etc in line with brand objectives
  • Conceptualizing and implementing consumer offers, trade offers etc in line with brand objectives
Omni-Channel MarketingBrand AwarenessBrand Management

Henkel

3 roles

Brand Manager

Jun 2010Apr 2011 · 10 mos

  • Handled brand portfolio of HENKO detergents and bar
  • Portfolio Size: 600 Crs
  • Part of media campaign of "Safai Ka Nazariya Badlo"
  • Launched the consumer promotion campaign - Rich and Famous
  • Henko Bar voted as India’s No. 1 Detergent Bar by Consumer voice magazine an initiative by Ministry of Company Affairs
  • Ensured Henko matic's positioning as premium washing detergent bar

Assitant Brand Manager

Jun 2009May 2010 · 11 mos

  • Handled brand portfolio of PRIL dishwash liquid and bars
  • Portfolio size : 100 Crs
  • Launched new campaign of "Pril Jacha Parkha Sach"
  • Conducted wholesale contest around movie integration of "Wake up Sid"
  • Launched festive variant of "Pril Rose"

Management Trainee

Jun 2008May 2009 · 11 mos

  • As a Management trainee worked on following positions
  • Sales : Area Head - Central UP
  • Handled the one of the key markets for the company. Managed sales and distribution of key brands of the company including Henko Detergent , Pril Liquid dishwash, Margo and Fa etc.
  • Marketing : Henko Detergent
  • Worked on syndicated data points , consumer promotions and activity calendar planning , research, media planning and new launches.
  • Part of re positioning of brand as "Henko Detergent

Ims learning resources pvt. ltd.

Senior Student Advisor

Jan 2007Apr 2007 · 3 mos

  • Was responsible for business development in institutional clients. Was also a part time faculty for Personality Development Program.

Tata motors

SOX CONSULTANT

Jul 2005Mar 2006 · 8 mos

  • Assisting SOX regulation compliance in Tata Motors Lko plant.

Ams learning systems pvt ltd

Center Head

Jun 2004Dec 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Handling center's day to day activities
  • Meeting sales and growth targets
  • Program content customization
  • Faculty for Language aptitude and PDP

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

MDP Programme — Brand Management and Strategic Marketing

Jan 2011Jan 2011

Great Lakes Institute of Management

PGP — Marketing

Jan 2007Jan 2008

BCOM — COMMERCE

Jan 2001Jan 2004

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