Dorab Ghadiali
About Dorab Ghadiali
Dorab Ghadiali is the Media Head at Aditya Birla Grasim - Paints, with over 15 years of experience in media, specializing in digital marketing and media strategy.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Group
Dorab Ghadiali currently serves as the Media Head for Aditya Birla Grasim Paints, a position he has held since August 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the media strategy and implementation for the paints division within the Aditya Birla Group, one of India's prominent conglomerates.
Experience at Marico Limited
Dorab Ghadiali has an extensive history of working at Marico Limited, where he held various positions. From 2018 to 2022, he served as Group Media Manager, and briefly as Group Media and Digital Manager for India Core Business and CoE International Markets in 2022. Ghadiali initially joined Marico Limited as a Media Manager in 2015, a role he held for three years before transitioning to higher responsibilities. His time at Marico Limited spanned over seven years, contributing significantly to the company's media and digital marketing strategies.
Career at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
Before his tenure at Marico Limited, Dorab Ghadiali worked at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited as Senior Manager - Media from 2014 to 2015. During his nearly one-year stint, he was tasked with overseeing media strategies to enhance Zee's broadcasting reach and impact.
Roles at Madison Media
Dorab Ghadiali has held multiple roles at Madison Media, one of India’s leading media agencies. Starting as a Senior Planning Manager from 2007 to 2010 in Mumbai, he progressed to Account Manager from 2011 to 2013, and then to Account Controller from 2013 to 2014. His responsibilities included media planning, client servicing, and account management, laying the foundation for his subsequent roles in media strategy.
Educational Background
Dorab Ghadiali holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) from the Rizvi Institute Of Management Studies and Research, specializing in Marketing. He completed this program from 2005 to 2007, equipping him with a strong foundation in management practices and marketing strategies.
Expertise in Media and Digital Marketing
With over 15 years of experience spanning across FMCG, broadcasting, agency roles, and the paints industry, Dorab Ghadiali specializes in building media omni-reach strategies that align with brand metrics and business objectives. His expertise includes digital marketing, media strategy, and media buying, making him a seasoned professional in the field.