VIKAS DADOO

Seasoned Digital Marketing Leader
Mumbai, IN.

About

A highly accomplished marketing leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and digital transformation across multinational corporations, agencies, and startups. Specializing in P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership, I have consistently delivered measurable business growth through innovative 360-degree campaigns and advanced performance marketing strategies. My expertise in leveraging AI-driven tools and fostering deep client partnerships positions me to deliver exceptional results for dynamic, purpose-driven organizations.

Work

Interactware Consulting LLP
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Founder & CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led Interactware Consulting LLP as Founder & CEO, establishing an AI-powered digital marketing agency that delivered measurable business growth and innovation for startups and mid-size brands.

Highlights

Secured and cultivated strategic partnerships with key clients including Star TV/Disney, Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospitals, Volo Healthcare, and Warmond, significantly enhancing brand visibility, audience engagement, and business outcomes.

Designed and executed comprehensive 360-degree marketing strategies, integrating performance marketing, content creation, and end-to-end campaign management to achieve consistent and impactful results.

Earned prestigious industry accolades, including 'Most Influential Marketing Professional' and 'Fabulous Marketer' from World Marketing Congress and CMO Asia, recognizing significant contributions to marketing innovation.

Served as an international thought leader and speaker on 'AI Marketing' at prominent conferences, including events organized by Nepal Marketing Association and World Marketing Congress.

Eduvanz Financing
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Senior Vice President – Marketing & Communications

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Directed the Marketing & Communications function at Eduvanz Financing, building a high-performing team and establishing robust processes to drive brand visibility and user acquisition, achieving significant growth.

Highlights

Built and led the entire marketing and corporate communications function, establishing streamlined processes, onboarding performance and PR agencies, and recruiting a high-performing marketing team.

Engaged over 5 million users through strategic SEM and social media campaigns, collaborating with BNPL partners to drive significant customer acquisition and growth.

Secured the prestigious Best Fintech Award at the Business World Education Awards 2022, elevating Eduvanz's position as a leader in education financing.

Amplified brand visibility and thought leadership through impactful CEO interviews featured on major platforms like CNBC, Financial Express, and BW Businessworld.

Utilized Netcore and HubSpot to optimize marketing campaigns, enhancing user engagement and operational efficiency.

Economic Times Edge (The Times Group)
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Marketing Head

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Spearheaded marketing initiatives for Economic Times Edge, driving over ₹500 million in revenue generation through comprehensive B2B conference strategies and establishing a key thought leadership platform.

Highlights

Spearheaded marketing for over 60 B2B conferences, employing comprehensive strategies across social media, SEM, email, print, and affiliate marketing, alongside media partnerships.

Directed high-profile conferences (e.g., ET-GBS with 2,000+ business leaders, TOI-DesignX with 5,000+ design professionals) that generated over ₹500 million in revenue.

Established the ET-Insights platform, engaging over 5,000 business leaders and CXOs with thought leadership content including video interviews and white papers.

Utilized Google Ads, Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Facebook Ads to optimize marketing campaigns, maximizing user engagement and operational efficiency.

Zirca Digital Solutions
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Business Head - Content Business

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led the Content Business at Zirca Digital Solutions, overseeing content monetization strategies for global media brands and driving significant revenue growth through innovative platforms and client acquisition.

Highlights

Developed and launched ContentdB, a SaaS-based demand-side platform for Native Advertising, achieving an estimated valuation of ₹400 million, as assessed by Grant Thornton.

Led the Branded Content division, driving innovative strategies for global clients (e.g., Glenmorangie, HDFC Life, Siemens) and earning multiple industry awards for content excellence.

Acquired over 150 clients within the first six months of ContentdB launch, including major enterprises like Prudential Group, Accenture, and Tata Group companies.

Managed a 20-member cross-functional team across editorial, design, content development, media planning, and sales, ensuring impactful marketing and monetization strategies.

Utilized MarTech tools including Outbrain, Taboola, Google Ads, and HubSpot to optimize campaign performance and achieve revenue targets.

Adfactors PR
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Practice Head – Social Media and Digital PR

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led P&L operations for Social Media and Digital PR at Adfactors PR, achieving a 40% growth rate and ₹80 million in annual revenues while delivering impactful strategies for high-profile clients.

Highlights

Led P&L operations, achieving a robust 40% growth rate and annual revenues of ₹80 million while managing and mentoring a 20-professional team.

Developed and secured digital PR and social media strategies for high-profile clients, including Godrej Group and Indian School of Business (ISB), driving impactful results.

Managed strategic client relationships with key organizations like SBI, ICICI, Vodafone, Infosys, and the Ministry of Shipping, ensuring tailored communication solutions.

Directed a successful crisis management campaign for GAIL's natural gas pipeline project, cultivating positive perceptions among media and political influencers.

Earned industry recognition with Sabre and DMAi Gold awards for excellence in campaigns for ICICI and Goa Tourism.

BlackBerry
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Digital Marketing Lead

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Directed digital marketing initiatives for BlackBerry, managing a $50 million budget and coordinating global teams to drive significant product launches, social media growth, and ₹130 million in e-commerce sales.

Highlights

Managed a $50 million digital marketing budget, optimizing ROI and coordinating strategies across global teams and 8 agency partners for seamless execution.

Directed the BB10 live webcast launch, organically reaching over 4 million people, and engaged 5 million users through a successful top-up promotion.

Expanded Facebook presence from 100,000 to 3 million followers and conceptualized the award-winning "Flaunt Your BBM" campaign, generating 15,000 orders and reaching 3 million viewers.

Launched ShopBlackBerry in five countries, generating over ₹130 million in online sales from 8,000+ devices sold.

Recipient of the Best Marketing Award (2011) among APAC marketing teams for the "Flaunt Your BBM" campaign and achieved over $1 million in cost savings through process optimization.

Draft FCB Group
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Business Head

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led the Business unit at Draft FCB Group, managing key client accounts and driving over ₹50 million in new client acquisition and annual revenue growth.

Highlights

Managed the comprehensive Mahindra & Mahindra account, overseeing digital marketing, CRM, and direct marketing campaigns across diverse group companies.

Acquired new key clients including Bajaj Allianz, Birla Cement, Sundrop, and Kamasutra, generating over ₹50 million in annual revenue through strategic business development.

Medybiz Pharma
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Head – Marketing & Communications

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Led Marketing & Communications at Medybiz Pharma, establishing a comprehensive marketing infrastructure within six months and engaging over 2 million targeted users.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a comprehensive marketing infrastructure, including an e-commerce website and call center, across 20 cities to support pharmaceutical partner programs.

Collaborated with Reliance Health to develop and launch an integrated telemedicine model, enabling electronic health record transmission via mobile devices.

Created and executed a digital marketing strategy, including online Health Risk Assessment tools, to enhance patient acquisition and retention.

Successfully established extensive marketing infrastructure within six months, enabling seamless operations across multiple cities.

Engaged and reached over 2 million targeted users, significantly impacting customer engagement and program adoption.

Club Mahindra (Mahindra Group)
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Digital Head

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Directed digital strategy for Club Mahindra, developing a comprehensive GTM strategy for a travel portal and contributing ₹100 million in annual revenues through online sales and partnerships.

Highlights

Developed a comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) strategy for a travel portal, integrating diverse travel services to enhance market reach.

Upsold travel services to over 150,000 time-share members, contributing 30% to total sales revenue.

Designed and executed a digital strategy leveraging social media, SEO, and SEM to generate leads for the Time Share division.

Established B2B2C sales partnerships with major travel portals (e.g., Makemytrip.com) to optimize revenue streams.

Successfully launched portal-based online sales, securing 15% of total sales revenue via online channels in the first year and contributing ₹100 million in annual revenues.

Reliance ADA Group
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Senior Manager – Chairman's Office for Marcom

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Served in the Chairman's Office for Marcom at Reliance ADA Group, managing media relations, reputation, and brand identity across digital platforms, and streamlining over 5,000 monthly queries with a CRM solution.

Highlights

Managed media and communications for Rajya Sabha initiatives within the Reliance Chairman's Team, safeguarding public image.

Played a key role in the online reputation management team, supporting initiatives to enhance public image for a Member of Parliament.

Spearheaded the rollout of new brand positioning and identity across digital platforms for multiple Reliance ADA Group companies, ensuring consistent representation.

Led the successful implementation of a Lotus Notes-based CRM solution, streamlining over 5,000 monthly queries and enhancing customer interaction efficiency.

Tribal DDB (Omnicom Group)
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Business Development Director

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Directed Business Development at Tribal DDB, revitalizing the digital division to achieve over ₹50 million in annual revenues and securing transformative client accounts generating over 200,000 leads.

Highlights

Revitalized the digital division, achieving annual revenues exceeding ₹50 million and expanding the team from scratch to 15 members.

Secured the transformative LIC account, leading one of the largest campaigns by a financial institution that generated over 200,000 leads and inquiries.

Acquired prestigious clients including Air France and IIM Ahmedabad, significantly strengthening the agency's market presence and revenue streams.

IndiaMart.com
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Business Development Manager

Delhi, Delhi, India

Summary

Managed business development at IndiaMart.com, spearheading enterprise email and website solutions and achieving a 75% increase in sales revenues in the education category.

Highlights

Spearheaded the development and delivery of enterprise email and website solutions for key clients in the education and agriculture sectors, enhancing digital capabilities and client engagement.

Achieved a 75% increase in sales revenues within the education category by acquiring major clients and driving significant business growth.

Education

Apeejay School of Marketing
Delhi, Delhi, India

MBA

Marketing & Systems

NIIT

GNIIT

Programming

Delhi University
Delhi, Delhi, India

Bachelor of Commerce

Commerce

Awards

Most Influential Marketing Professional

Awarded By

World Marketing Congress

Recognized for exceptional contributions to marketing innovation and strategy.

Fabulous Marketer

Awarded By

CMO Asia

Recognized for exceptional contributions to marketing innovation and strategy.

Best Fintech Award

Awarded By

Business World Education Awards

Awarded to Eduvanz, positioning the company as a leading player in education financing.

World Marketing Summit's Best Sponsored Content Award

Awarded By

World Marketing Summit

Recognized for excellence in sponsored content campaigns.

Finalist in Cloud Awards (Non-US category)

Awarded By

Cloud Awards

Recognized as a finalist in the non-US cloud category.

Stratus Awards - Business Intelligence Group

Awarded By

Business Intelligence Group

Recognized by the Stratus Awards for business intelligence.

Campaign India's Digital Crest Awards (Bronze) for Best Writing

Awarded By

Campaign India

Recognized for excellence in content writing.

DOD Award for Best Sponsored Content Campaign

Awarded By

DOD

Recognized for excellence in sponsored content campaigns.

CMO Asia's Best Content Marketing Platform Award

Awarded By

CMO Asia

Recognized for excellence in content marketing platforms.

Campaign India's Digital Crest Awards (Silver) for Best Writing

Awarded By

Campaign India

Recognized for excellence in content writing.

Sabre Award

Awarded By

The Sabre Awards

Recognized for excellence in campaigns for ICICI and Goa Tourism.

DMAi Gold Award

Awarded By

DMAi

Recognized for excellence in campaigns for ICICI and Goa Tourism.

Nielsen Survey: Ranked 11th in social media for BlackBerry India

Awarded By

Nielsen Survey

Recognized for social media performance.

Pitch Magazine: Ranked 7th Most Hyperactive Brand in India on Facebook

Awarded By

Pitch Magazine

Recognized for Facebook brand activity.

Platinum Award for Best Campaign of the Year

Awarded By

The Sabre Awards

Recognized as the best campaign of the year.

Spikes Asia: Best Use of Social Media for BlackBerry

Awarded By

Spikes Asia

Recognized for best use of social media.

Best Marketing Award (APAC)

Awarded By

BlackBerry

Awarded among APAC marketing teams for the Flaunt Your BBM campaign in India.

SABRE APAC: Best Technology Campaign

Awarded By

The Sabre Awards

Recognized for technology campaign excellence.

Certificates

Microsoft Certification in programming

Issued By

Microsoft

GNIIT (Programming)

Issued By

NIIT

Skills

Strategic Campaign Management

SEM, SEO, Social Media, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Paid Marketing, Performance Marketing, Digital PR.

Data-Driven Insights & Analytics

Google Analytics, Tableau, Salesforce, Marketing Strategy Optimization, Outcome Optimization.

Marketing Strategy Development

ATL Planning, BTL Planning, GTM Planning, Brand Success, Business Growth.

Leadership & Team Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Campaign Delivery, Collaboration, Marketing, Design, Content.

Brand Management & Customer Acquisition

Brand Presence, Customer Acquisition, Initiative Development, Execution.

Technology & Automation Integration

AI-driven Tools, Canva, Synthesia, Tableau, HubSpot, Salesforce, ChatGPT, Process Streamlining, Efficiency Enhancement.

Budget & P&L Management

Budget Management, P&L Management, Business Objectives, Financial Success.

Industry Thought Leadership

Digital Marketing Training, Mentoring, International Speaking, Conference Presentations, Industry Innovation.

Interests

Industry Engagement

Guest Faculty (B-schools), Awards Judging (EMVIES, SIIA-CODIE Awards).

Personal Interests

Family.

Projects

ContentdB Platform Development & Launch

Summary

Developed and launched ContentdB, a SaaS-based demand-side platform for Native Advertising.