Rahul Shinde

Partnerships Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India18 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in digital strategy.
  • Award-winning campaigns that drive brand visibility.
  • Expertise in data-driven marketing innovation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a MarTech expert with a focus on digital media strategy and integrated marketing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Digital Media Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Marketing OptimisationDigital MarketingData-driven Decision MakingMedia Strategy DevelopmentIntegrated MarketingBusiness DevelopmentDigital Business ManagementClient Relationship ManagementDigital Media Division SetupNew Business DevelopmentDigital Media PromotionsAugmented Reality IntegrationDigital Communication StrategiesMedia PlanningClient Servicing

Other Skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingBiddable MediaBrand ManagementCRMCompetitive AnalysisConsultingCross-Culture LearningDigital MediaDigital StrategyE-commerceInnovation LeadershipKey Account ManagementLead GenerationMIS

About

I’m a digital strategist by profession and an observer by instinct. With over a decade spent across global media networks, I’ve shaped strategy and performance for some of the world’s most respected brands, crafting campaigns that connect data, creativity, and real human insight. My passion lies in architecting scalable media strategies that align marketing innovation with business objectives across global markets. I am committed to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering award-winning integrated campaigns across diverse industry verticals. My expertise in data-driven marketing innovation has allowed me to foster global client excellence and accelerate growth. Throughout my career, I have successfully formulated and executed board-level media strategies, directly impacting revenue growth and brand equity. I have owned P&L responsibilities for high-growth digital portfolios and have built and led global Centers of Excellence to standardize media operations. My ability to advise C-suite stakeholders on marketing technology and data strategy has been instrumental in supporting long-term brand positioning and customer experience innovation. Key Achievements: - Honoured with the Wah! Award - Champ of Quarter 2 (FY 22-23) at Emami Limited for exceptional performance in digital marketing initiatives. - Recognised as a Finalist for the #ThankYouIndianTruckers Campaign at the Best Media Info Rising Star Awards 2021. - Awarded Digital Marketer of the Year (2020) by National Awards for Marketing Excellence – CMO Asia. - Earned the title Planner of the Year (2014) at Havas Media for outstanding media planning. - Conferred the UTV Striker Award – Performer of the Year by UTV New Media Limited.

Experience

18 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Havas media network india

4 roles

Head Global Accounts - Center of Excellence, India

Promoted

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • I spearhead global media strategies and optimise biddable media performance across international accounts. I manage a business portfolio exceeding €100 million across 30+ global markets, driving consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 18%. I develop and implement scalable digital media frameworks that ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment across multi-market campaigns. Additionally, I lead cross-market alignment initiatives and promote the adoption of centralised tools and workflows to enhance media ROI.
  • Achievements: I have successfully established media optimization strategies within the Center of Excellence framework, defined enterprise-level measurement frameworks, and streamlined global operations by onboarding clients and establishing SOPs. I also direct high-performing global account teams and design training programs to elevate local team capabilities in digital buying and analytics. My efforts have unlocked new revenue opportunities through strategic partnerships and value-added services.
Global Digital Media Strategy DevelopmentPerformance Marketing OptimisationBiddable MediaP&L Management & Business Unit GrowthMedia Investment PlanningData-driven Decision Making+1

Head - Digital, West

Apr 2021Mar 2022 · 11 mos

  • Develop media strategies to build new business across west and south market. Drive business growth with new media initiatives. Drive integrated marketing approach for existing client. Lead and plan for new business and project initiative for the clients. Lead the team to deliver successful and award-winning media campaigns.
  • Awarded the finalist award for Tata Motors #ThankYouIndianTruckers campaign under Automobile category, at Best Media Info Rising Star Awards 2021
Media Strategy DevelopmentIntegrated MarketingProject Management

Vice President Digital Media

Promoted

Apr 2019Mar 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Work directly with account teams and leadership team to develop media strategies to build new business across west and south market.
  • Lead the team to deliver successful and award-winning media campaigns.
  • Responsible for achieving billing and revenue targets for an agency.
  • Lead and plan for new business and project initiative for the clients.
  • Review technologies and explore new developments in the digital landscape to find ways in which the company and clients can partner with to be ahead of the industry in the digital space.
  • Delivered award-winning campaigns such as #KeepLoading, #2MinsTataACE, #GharLaoGold, #ThankYouIndianTruckers, Shukriya Kare - #ShukriyaDeliveryPartners
  • Awarded as a Digital Marketer of the Year in year 2020 under National Awards for Marketing excellence by CMO Asia
Media Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

Associate Vice President - Digital

Jun 2017Mar 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Responsible for managing the digital business for West and South market.
  • Grow the digital business in each market. Responsible for mapping and building strong relationship across markets, across internal business functions.
  • Manage the team efficiently and ensure the timely and successful delivery of deliverables according to customer needs and objectives.
  • Assist team with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
  • Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Track key account metrics and develop case studies to assist in retaining and growing business.
  • Planning and building award-winning work.
Digital Business ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTeam Management

Emami ltd

Head Digital Marketing | Assistant General Manager - Media

Mar 2022Mar 2023 · 1 yr · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Hybrid

  • I led digital marketing initiatives across all Emami brands, integrating media technology innovations to enhance campaign effectiveness. I focused on building future-ready solutions anchored in first-party data and led the rollout of the Customer Data Platform (CDP). I launched category-first campaigns that elevated brand visibility and achieved significant digital media savings while boosting digital maturity. My leadership in automating campaign reporting and establishing media quality protocols has been pivotal in driving the company's digital transformation.
  • Achievements: I achieved a 31% reduction in digital media costs and enhanced digital maturity by 50 points. I also initiated a digital-first culture shift across teams, embedding digital KPIs and enhancing data literacy. My efforts in aligning marketing, legal, and IT have ensured digital compliance and improved asset governance.
Digital MarketingClient Relationship ManagementOperational ExcellenceData-driven Decision Making

Network advertising

Digital Media Director

Sep 2016Jun 2017 · 9 mos · Andheri

  • Responsible for setting up a digital media division for an agency. Act as the agency's voice for digital platforms and in front of partners and publishers.
  • Responsible for new business development and developing strategic plans (identifying right platforms, and target audiences across multiple platforms) for pitches and existing clients.
  • Work towards the integration of media and creative. Overseeing the day-to-day execution of campaigns. Guiding and educating internal members on digital strategy knowledge and best practices
Digital Media Division SetupNew Business DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Blippar

Media Innovation & Partnerships

Nov 2015Sep 2016 · 10 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Responsible for managing digital media promotions for all AR campaigns done for the client.
  • Work with publication partner for managing and co-ordinating AR integrations
  • Work with an international team for programmatic AR deployment in India. Work on an Augmented Reality Digital Placement (ARDP) media testing and deployment in the Indian market for the brands
Digital Media PromotionsAugmented Reality Integration

Havas digital

2 roles

Senior Manager - Digital Media (Planning & Acquisitions)

Sep 2014Nov 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Creating and implementing digital communication strategies. Media planning, analysis and optimisation. Results reporting of digital marketing campaigns with direct client-facing role. Media acquisitions & deal management.
Digital Communication StrategiesMedia Planning

Account Manager

Jan 2013Sep 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Online & Mobile: Media Planning, Buying, Social Media, Operations, Finance, Billing, Client Servicing, SEM, Comscore, Brand and Customer management
  • Specialties: Advertising, Campaign Management, Research, Media, SEM, Digital,Strategic, Media Planning & Buying, Media Operation
Media PlanningClient Servicing

Mobext - havas media

Account Manager

May 2011Dec 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Business Development

Acl wireless limited

Sr. Executive Business Development

Dec 2009Apr 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

Business Development

Utv new media limited-india's leading integrated media and entertainment company

Account Officer

Jul 2008Dec 2009 · 1 yr 5 mos

Mobile2win india pvt. ltd.-india's leading digital & mobile entertainment company

Commercial Excecutive

Sep 2007Jun 2008 · 9 mos

Education

University of Mumbai

B.Com — Commerce

Jan 2005Jan 2007

R.K. Institute Of Management and Research

Master's degree — Marketing

Jan 2010Jan 2013

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