Malavika R Harita — Founder

Malavika empowers women entrepreneurs and startups, helping them realize their ambitions through her work at NSRCEL and other incubators across the country. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 With 43 years in marketing, communication, and entrepreneurship, Malavika is a Communication Evangelist and Brand Strategist. She founded and led Saatchi & Saatchi Focus in India for 25 years as CEO, managing a diverse portfolio of marquee B2B, B2C, B2E, and Healthcare brands. Currently, she operates Brand Circle, a consultancy focused on strategic branding and communication. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 Malavika holds leadership roles on the boards of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam. She is also a member of the Governing Council of Mount Carmel College Bangalore. Additionally, she serves as an Independent Director for Symphony Limited. Malavika is the Treasurer of the Advertising Club Bangalore and chairs the Big Bang Awards Committee. Furthermore, she chairs the Atal Innovation Mission at IIMV Field. 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Malavika believes that "sharing knowledge is the only way to learn." She has taught for 32 years at various postgraduate institutes in India and abroad and conducts workshops for professionals at all levels. She is a TEDx speaker. 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐤𝐚'𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: - Being among the first Gurukul Chevening Scholars selected by the British Government for a program at the London School of Economics. - Being the first woman to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIM Bangalore. - Being the first woman to deliver the Founder’s Day lecture at IIMB - Being the first woman president of the IIMB Alumni Association. - Being the first woman alumnus to join the Board of Governors at IIM Bangalore. She shares mentorship, strategies, and inspiration to help women and startups achieve their potential. Follow her for insights on leadership, brand strategy, and building businesses that make a difference.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in marketing and brand strategy within the B2B and B2C sectors.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 40 yrs 9 mos