Industry leaders to share insights on ‘future-ready brands’ at Pitch CMO Summit Mumbai

The Pitch CMO Summit 2025 returns to Mumbai tomorrow, Friday, March 21, 2025, bringing together top marketing minds to decode the evolving consumer landscape. As brands navigate an increasingly fragmented and multi-path consumer journey, the summit will unveil strategies to stay future-ready through innovation, technology, and storytelling. 

Co-presented by JioStar and Google, and co-powered by Samsung Ads, this year’s summit will explore strategies for brands to navigate the multi-path consumer journey. With the support of Gold Partners PrsmX by Mobavenue, Teads, and The Hindu; Associate Partner mediasmart; and Co-Partners Digitup, Lemma and Way2News, the summit promises an engaging lineup of conversations on marketing innovation, digital transformation, and consumer engagement.

This edition’s theme is Future-Ready Brands: Navigating the Multi-Path Consumer Journey.

The agenda for this edition is packed with multiple panel discussions and dialogues that will bring out expert insights. Here is a sneak peek of all the incredible discussions and chats lines up for D-Day.

The Sports Marketing Panel

Leveraging Marketing Trends During the IPL Fever

As IPL fever grips the nation, brands have a unique opportunity to engage consumers through high-impact sports marketing. This panel will explore how brands can ride the wave of IPL excitement, maximize fan engagement, and leverage sports partnerships to boost visibility and sales.

Panelists:

• Adityan Kayalakal, Head - Marketing, Veera
• Saurabh Golani, Head of Business, PrsmX by Mobavenue
• Shubha Pai, Head of Brand Solutions, Google
• Kewal Lohia, Associate Vice President - Buying & Accountability, Interactive Avenues
• Session Chair: Ankit Banga, Chief Business Officer, FCB/SIX

The Future-Ready Panel

The Tech-Driven Renaissance – Leveraging Emerging Tools for Next-Gen Consumer Engagement

With AI, automation, and data-driven insights shaping the marketing landscape, brands must embrace tech innovation to stay relevant. This discussion will uncover the latest technological advancements, from AI-powered personalization to immersive digital experiences, helping brands craft the future of consumer engagement.

Panelists:

• Kedarswamy Ravangave, Executive Vice President - Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank
• Sujala Martis, Director - Consumer Marketing – India, Platinum Guild International
• Mandar Natekar, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, NeuralGarage
• Satish Kadu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, YOptima
• V G Senthilkumar, Head - Marketing and Branding, Bank of Baroda
• Shwetal Basu, Senior Vice President and Head - Brand and Marketing, Polycab
• Session Chair: Nikhil Kumar, Chief Growth Officer, mediasmart

The Customer Engagement Panel

Narrative-Driven Brand Building – Turning Data into Compelling Stories

In a world flooded with information, storytelling is what makes brands stand out. But how do you transform data into an engaging, consumer-centric narrative? This panel will explore the art of data-driven storytelling, striking the balance between analytics and emotional connection to build brand affinity.

Panelists:

• Darshana Shah, Head - Marketing and Customer Experience, Aditya Birla Capital
• Dipti Shah Jagdev, Chief Marketing Officer, VIP Industries
• Poulomi Roy, Chief Marketing Officer, Joy Personal Care (RSH Global)
• Priyanka Puri, Senior Vice President - Marketing, HRIPL
• Rishi Rai, Account Director - South Asia, CNN
• Satya Prabhakar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ProManage

Pitch Dialogue

The Enduring Power Of TV 

Despite the rise of digital and on-demand content, television continues to hold a powerful place in India's media ecosystem. This discussion will explore how TV remains a dominant force in brand-building, audience engagement, and mass reach. Experts will discuss evolving consumption patterns, measurement metrics, and the synergy between TV and digital to create impactful, multi-platform marketing strategies.

Panelists:

• Anjali Madan Krishnan, Director - India Consumer Experience, AMEA Media, Mondelez India
• Harshdeep Chhabra, Global Media Head, GCPL
• Shubhra Sethi, Head - Strategy, Entertainment Ad Sales, JioStar
• Sonam Pradhan, Head - Media & Digital Marketing (South East Asia), Kellanova
• Session Chair: Jai Lala, Chief Executive Officer - India, Zenith

The Evolving Influence Panel

The Evolution of Influence – Reimagining Brand Narratives in the Content Economy

As influencer marketing matures, brands need to rethink their approach beyond just visibility. This panel will discuss how to harness creators effectively, craft authentic narratives, and drive measurable impact in an era where content reigns supreme.

Panelists:

• Kunal Sharma, Head of Marketing and Business Head - Modern Trade and E-commerce, KRBL Limited
• Nidhi Rastogi, Marketing Director, Uniqlo India
• Shwetha Iyer, Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing, Kissht
• Tushar Malhotra, Director - Sales and Marketing, Bisleri International
• Zoher Kapuswala, Chief Marketing Officer, Ferrero Rocher India
• Session Chair: Esha Nagar, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Pegboard

Why Attend?

✅ Gain actionable insights from marketing thought leaders
✅ Network with top CMOs, brand custodians, and media experts
✅ Discover the latest trends in multi-channel consumer journeys

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