Shalmali Patkar
About Shalmali Patkar
Shalmali Patkar serves as the Director of Marketing, PR, and Strategic Alliance at Bizongo, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay, she has held various roles in marketing and packaging, and is known for her empathetic leadership style.
Work at Bizongo
Shalmali Patkar serves as the Director of Marketing, PR, and Strategic Alliance at Bizongo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing the brand story and enhancing the company's marketing strategies. Prior to her current role, she worked as Associate Director of Marketing at Bizongo from 2016 to 2022, where she contributed to various marketing initiatives. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Packaging at Bizongo for 11 months in 2015-2016. Shalmali has been instrumental in fostering a unique company culture, including establishing an in-house library to enhance employee engagement.
Education and Expertise
Shalmali Patkar completed her undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2009 to 2014. She also studied at K J Somaiya College of Science and Commerce from 2007 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, which she applies in her marketing and strategic roles. Shalmali's expertise extends to storytelling, where she focuses on crafting compelling narratives for the Bizongo brand.
Background
Shalmali Patkar began her career with an internship at Mexus Education Pvt Ltd in 2011, followed by another internship at the University of Michigan in 2012. She then joined ITC Limited as an Assistant Manager for a brief period in 2014-2015. Her journey at Bizongo started in 2015, and over the years, she has taken on various roles that have shaped her professional development. Shalmali's experience spans multiple facets of marketing and strategic planning.
Achievements
During her tenure at Bizongo, Shalmali Patkar has led initiatives that reflect the company's culture, such as conducting themed days like Oatmeal Cookie Day. She is recognized for her leadership style, which emphasizes empathy. Her efforts in establishing an in-house library have also contributed to enhancing the company's work environment. Shalmali's commitment to employee engagement and brand storytelling are key aspects of her role at Bizongo.