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Role Players 2024


Sudeep Kulkarni

Vice President - Marketing (Brand & Digital)
Alliance Insurance Brokers Private Limited

Sudeep, an accomplished Brand & Digital Marketing connoisseur, boasts an impressive career spanning over two decades, laden with proficiency in Media Management, ATL, BTL, Experiential, Digital & Brand Marketing, across the Media & Entertainment spectrum.
Grounded in the fine art of Hotel Management, Sudeep augmented his educational repertoire with Advertising, PR, and a Master's degree, thus commencing his professional odyssey with the prestigious Taj Group of Hotels. His journey led him to the captivating realm of Media & Advertising, as he carved an illustrious path within Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd (The Times of India Group). Along this trajectory, he has bequeathed his astute acumen in Brand Solutions, Advertising Sales, Experiential Marketing, Brand Management, and Digital Marketing to esteemed entities such as Viacom18, Radio Mirchi, Edelman Group of Companies, Radio City and more.
Noteworthy accolades embellish Sudeep's professional narrative. His pivotal role as project lead for a pioneering national endeavour at Radio City Mumbai earned him distinction for innovative prowess, execution finesse, and unwavering goal achievement. Additionally, Sudeep was recognized as an Annual Award Nominee for the esteemed title of Best Employee Market Head at Radio City Mumbai. His trailblazing initiatives have left an indelible mark, seamlessly merging Marketing and Media strategies while infusing contemporary thinking and cutting-edge marketing technologies into renowned brands.
In testament to his industry influence, Sudeep was conferred the esteemed "Most Influential Brand Leader" award by The World Brand Congress, CMO Asia and the World Federation of Marketing in 2023.
Beyond his corporate eminence, Sudeep's commitment to nurturing emerging talent is manifest in his role as a guest lecturer across esteemed Media, Business Management, and Event Management institutions. Here, he imparts industry wisdom, strategic insights, and the nuances of brand management and communication strategy to aspiring individuals poised to embark on their professional sojourns in the Media, Advertising, and Marketing domains.
Further enriching his repertoire, Sudeep holds coveted certifications in Mass Media, social media, and Digital Marketing from the distinguished Insurance Institute of India (College of Insurance). Currently, he serves as the Vice President & Head of Marketing (Brand & Digital) at Alliance Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd, one of India's premier insurance brokerage firms, distinguished by its national footprint across 15+ cities nationwide.
Sudeep embodies the quintessence of a seasoned and accomplished Brand & Digital Marketing virtuoso, and his multifaceted journey continues to inspire and elevate the industry's landscape.