Ajay Kakar
About Ajay Kakar
Ajay Kakar is the Chief Marketing Officer at Aditya Birla Capital, with over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications.
Chief Marketing Officer at Aditya Birla Capital
Ajay Kakar serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Aditya Birla Capital, a position he has held since February 2008. Under this role, he oversees marketing strategies and initiatives for one of India's leading financial services companies. His office is located in the Mumbai Area, India, where he directs comprehensive marketing efforts to strengthen the brand's presence in a competitive market.
Previous Role at Reliance Capital
Before joining Aditya Birla Capital, Ajay Kakar worked at Reliance Capital as Head of Branding & Communications from 2005 to 2007. In this role, he was responsible for managing the branding and communication strategies of the company. His work here further honed his expertise in financial services marketing and communications.
Leadership at Ogilvy
Ajay Kakar spent 14 years at Ogilvy, one of the world's leading public relations and marketing firms. From 1991 to 2005, he rose through the ranks to become President & Country Head of Ogilvy Public Relations in India. During his tenure, he was instrumental in shaping the company’s public relations landscape and driving client success.
Education and Financial Expertise
Ajay Kakar is a Certified Financial Planner, having studied Finance, General at the Financial Planning Standards Board. His educational background in finance provides a solid foundation for his roles in branding and marketing within the financial sector.
Extensive Experience in Marketing and Communications
Ajay Kakar brings over 15 years of experience in the marketing and communications industry to his current role. He has held significant leadership positions in both financial services and public relations, displaying his versatile capabilities in these fields.