Venkatesh Bhatia

Background

About Venkatesh Bhatia

I am a marketing and communications professional engaged in varied roles spanning Marketing PR/ corporate communications Media planning and Strategy Client Servicing and Sales. I have worked in In-House client marketing/communications roles as well as led big global accounts as part of a media agency setup. At Mindshare (Group M Media/WPP) I was involved in a client leadership role (business head) leading key global accounts like Facebook BP/Castrol Jaguar Land Rover Sanofi and ForeverMark. I have also led brands like Diageo (key brands-Johnnie Walker VAT 69 Smirnoff Vodka Ciroc and Singleton) Indian Super League (ISL) Housing.com Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council Republic TV and Adlabs Imagica. Prior to this role I was leading the media relationship from Mindshare for all the non-telecom businesses of Aditya Birla Group (ABG) wherein I was handling media strategy and planning for client businesses across various industries like Life Insurance Mutual funds Infrastructure-Cement and Aluminium Retail Textiles and Education. (Key Businesses-Aditya Birla Financial Services Group Ultratech Cement Birla White Hindalco More Liva Linen Club ). I have extensive marketing experience in the insurance industry and the highly competitive automotive industry which has helped me attain an all round perspective of the marketing and communications function. I am a post graduate in marketing and finance from the International Management Institute(IMI) Delhi. In Hong Kong I had been consulting for the Lan Kwai Fong Group (LKF) and in the startup ecosystem. I have shifted to Plano Texas in March 2020. An adaptable motivated and client focused specialist who has proven record of establishing lasting business relationships. Success has primarily relied upon my ability to be effective in providing holistic marketing solutions in line with the business and marketing objectives building relationships & leading cross-function teams.