Diageo India’s Amitabh Pande to share brand building lessons at Pitch CMO Summit 2026

At the upcoming edition of the conference, Amitabh Pande, Chief Strategy Officer at Diageo India, will share key insights on the topic ‘Building Brands That Win Consumers, Occasions and Culture’

by e4m Desk
Published: Aug 26, 2026 3:38 PM | 2 min read

The Pitch CMO Summit will be held in Bengaluru on September 3, featuring prominent figures from the marketing, advertising, and brand leadership sectors.
A key session will be led by Amitabh Pande, Chief Strategy Officer of Diageo India, focusing on strategies for brands to connect meaningfully with consumers in a dynamic landscape.
The summit aims to address how brands can adapt to evolving consumer behaviors and cultural shifts, with discussions on building brand relevance and ownership of consumer occasions.
The event includes keynote sessions, fireside chats, and panel discussions, and is co-presented by Snapchat and Mediakart, with various partners supporting the initiative.

The Pitch CMO Summit, scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on September 3, will bring together leading voices from the marketing, advertising and brand leadership ecosystem. The summit will provide a platform for industry experts, thought-leaders and marketers to discuss the changing dynamics of brands, consumers and culture.

One of the key highlights of the summit will be the spotlight session by Amitabh Pande, Chief Strategy Officer, Diageo India on the topic titled ‘Building Brands That Win Consumers, Occasions and Culture. The session will focus on how brands can move beyond traditional marketing approaches and build meaningful connections with consumers.

Pande is expected to share insights into the strategies that can help brands remain relevant in a rapidly changing consumer landscape. The discussion will also look at how brands can identify and own key consumer occasions.

Pitch CMO Summit 2026 to focus on building brand love in the age of disruption.

With culture and consumer behaviour evolving constantly, brands need to find new ways to stay connected with their audiences. The session will explore how marketers can build brands that not only win consumer attention but also become relevant across different occasions and make a lasting cultural impact.

The summit features a power-packed agenda with insightful keynote sessions, fireside chats and engaging panel discussions. The Pitch CMO Summit 2026 is Co-Presented by Snapchat and Mediakart and Co-Powered by Zee Media and Saptharushi. The Gold Partners are ShareChat & Moj, Sakal and Frodoh, the Associate Partner is DT while the Co-Partner is Pepper.