Happy Birthday, Arvind Saxena: Celebrating a journey of vision, innovation and leadership

As we celebrate the 45th birthday of Arvind Saxena, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of the Marketing Centre of Excellence for Global Smart Cities at NEC Corporation, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable contributions of a leader who has been instrumental in positioning NEC as a thought leader in the global smart cities arena.

Saxena's impressive educational foundation, a degree from Symbiosis Business School, engineering in electronics & telecom and embellished at Columbia Business School, has equipped him with the strategic acumen necessary to navigate the complexities of global marketing in the technology domain and industry. This strong academic background has been the cornerstone of a career marked by innovation and transformative leadership across multiple technology giants.

Before joining NEC Corporation, Saxena built an impressive track record in the technology sector. He served as Group Marketing Head (CMO) at Sify Technologies Limited from 2015 to 2018, and prior to that led Customer Experience Management at Tata Communications. His extensive experience spanning over 22 years in the ICT industry has given him unique insights into the evolving landscape of digital transformation and smart city solutions.

In his current role at NEC, Saxena oversees an impressive portfolio that spans brand reputation, integrated communications, global demand generation, customer engagement, and digital marketing. Under his stewardship, NEC has made significant strides in transforming India's digital and social infrastructure. The company's Global Smart City Suite, which includes solutions like Mi-Command and Mi-Eye, reflects the innovative thinking that Saxena champions. His work embodies NEC's vision of creating solutions from India for the world, leveraging the country's engineering talent to benefit global markets.

Saxena's professional philosophy is deeply rooted in persistence and continuous learning. His leadership style emphasizes empowerment, creating an environment where teams can thrive and push creative boundaries. He has earned recognition not just for his marketing acumen but for his leadership qualities. His innovative use of social media, experiential marketing, and mobile strategies has transformed how NEC engages with stakeholders globally.

Saxena is fond of golf and singing, and loves his single malt. He has a 13-year-old son, Advit, with wife Rupali.

As Arvind begins a new year in his life, he continues his journey of leading organisations, having driven business impact and transformation in every role that he has undertaken.