Kunal Aurora
About Kunal Aurora
Kunal Aurora is a Marketing Communications Manager at CIBC and an Independent Marketing Consultant, with extensive experience in marketing roles across various industries.
Title and Current Roles
Kunal Aurora is currently the Marketing Communications Manager at CIBC, a role he has held since 2020. In addition to this, he serves as an Independent Marketing Consultant since 2019. Both positions are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Past Professional Experience
Kunal Aurora has extensive experience in marketing and product proposition management across various industries and geographies. He worked at RAKBANK as a Manager of Marketing and Product Proposition for Elite Banking from 2016 to 2019 in Dubai, UAE. Prior to that, he held the role of Product Marketing Manager for Wealth Management at FGB from 2012 to 2016. Kunal's earlier roles include Senior Marketing Analyst at Deyaar Development PJSC (2008-2011) and Learning and Development at IBM India (2007-2008), both in Dubai and Gurgaon, India, respectively. He began his career as a Quality Analyst at Vertex from 2003 to 2007 in Gurgaon, India.
Educational Background
Kunal Aurora completed his Bachelor of Arts at Delhi University, where he studied English, History, and Political Science from 2003 to 2006. Prior to his university education, he attended Springdales School in New Delhi, where he studied a range of subjects including English, Political Science, History, Geography, and Fine Art, achieving his high school diploma in 2003.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Kunal Aurora possesses a diverse skill set that includes strong proficiency in design tools, enabling him to translate brand visions into engaging visuals. He has a notable ability to influence marketing budgets and product pricing, which has driven portfolio growth. Kunal's expertise extends to acquisition and retargeting strategy, data visualization, and 'no-cost' lead nurturing. His role as a bridge between marketing, design, product management, and C-suite teams has been instrumental in effective sales enablement.
Presentation and Communication Skills
Kunal is recognized for his strong presentation skills, effectively communicating with both internal teams and external audiences. He consistently champions marketing budget optimization and excels in delivering strategic insights that benefit his organization's goals.