Not just a personal milestone; but a reflection of collective effort: Sumeet Chunkhare

Sumeet Chunkhare, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Sobha Limited, was honoured with The CMO Growth Award at the Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards 2026, acknowledging his contribution to strengthening brand positioning and marketing innovation in the real estate sector.

"Thank you so much for giving us this award. I would like to thank the jury members, the forum and the sponsors for putting this together. I would like to mention that Sobha has been growing quite rapidly of late and, after three decades of presence, we have finally entered the city of Mumbai. We intend to make it really big here too, so I think we will all be happy about that," Chunkhare said after receiving the award.

He added, “This is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of the collective effort that the team has put together, and I dedicate this award to the entire team. Thank you so much for this award.”

Chunkhare has extensive experience in marketing, brand building and communications across multiple industries. At Sobha Limited, he leads the company’s marketing and communications strategy, focussing on enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement and digital-led outreach in a highly competitive real estate market.

Under his leadership, Sobha has worked towards building a stronger premium brand narrative through integrated marketing campaigns, digital transformation initiatives and customer-centric communication strategies aimed at homebuyers across key markets.

Chunkhare, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), brings over 18 years of invaluable experience in various strategic positions within renowned organisations such as ITC, Monsanto, and Lodha. 

The Laqshya Pitch Best CMO Awards celebrate marketing leaders who have demonstrated excellence in driving business growth, strengthening brand equity and adapting to the rapidly evolving marketing ecosystem.

Chunkhare’s recognition underscores the growing importance of strategic marketing and storytelling in shaping brand perception and driving demand in India’s dynamic real estate sector.