Sudarshan Swaminathan Joins KLAY as VP of Marketing

KLAY Preschools has appointed Sudarshan Swaminathan as Vice President Marketing.

In his new role, Sudarshan to lead KLAY’s overall marketing strategy, with a focus on strengthening brand salience, deepening parent engagement, sharpening the organisation’s digital and consumer outreach, and supporting business growth across markets. His appointment reflects KLAY’s continued commitment to building a trusted, high-impact brand that resonates with modern Indian families and reinforces the importance of quality early years education.

He holds a Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in General Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. Prior to joining KLAY, Sudarshan held senior marketing leadership roles at VIVO and iQOO, where he led brand strategy, consumer engagement, and growth initiatives across highly competitive consumer markets. Earlier, he spent nearly six years with Unilever across sales and marketing functions, building expertise in consumer insights, portfolio growth, and go-to-market strategy. His diverse experience across FMCG and consumer technology sectors has equipped him with a strong understanding of consumer behaviour, brand building, and scalable business growth

Speaking about his appointment, Sudarshan Swaminathan, Vice President Marketing, KLAY, said: "I am excited to join KLAY at a time when the importance of the early years is receiving the attention it truly deserves. KLAY has built deep trust with parents by creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children during the most formative stage of their lives. I look forward to strengthening the brand further, deepening our connection with families, and helping take KLAY’s mission to many more parents and children across India."

Commenting on the appointment, Abhishek Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, KLAY, said: "KLAY is building far more than a preschool brand - we are building a trusted partner for families in the years that matter most. Sudarshan brings a strong combination of strategic marketing expertise, consumer understanding, and growth orientation that will be invaluable as we scale our next phase. We are delighted to welcome him to the leadership team and are confident he will play a pivotal role in strengthening KLAY’s brand and impact."