Ameya Velankar exits Uber as Head of Marketing India & South Asia
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar had a brief stint at SC Johnson as Category Head
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Published: Apr 8, 2026 5:51 PM | 1 min read
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Ameya Velankar has stepped down from his role as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia at Uber, ending over seven-year stint with the company.
Velankar was a key part of Uber’s marketing leadership in the region, overseeing brand strategy, consumer engagement and growth initiatives across India and South Asia during a period of rapid evolution in the mobility space.
While his next move has not been officially confirmed, industry sources indicate that he is likely to join a new organisation soon.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar had a brief stint at SC Johnson as Category Head. Before that, he spent over seven years at Marico, where he worked across brand and category roles. He began his career with RPG Enterprises, gaining early experience in marketing and business operations.
An alumnus of the Management Development Institute, where he completed his PGDM in Sales and Marketing, Velankar brings over a decade of cross-industry experience spanning FMCG and mobility.
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