Devyani Pawar
About Devyani Pawar
Devyani Pawar is an Impact Officer and entrepreneur based in Pune, Maharashtra, India. She founded The Essential Greens and Hippodrome Production House, and has led over 500 successful business projects while receiving multiple accolades for her contributions to marketing and social initiatives.
Work at Global Shapers Community
Currently, Devyani Pawar serves as an Impact Officer at the Global Shapers Community, a World Economic Forum initiative. In this role, she works as a curator for the Baramati Hub, focusing on community development and social impact initiatives. Her responsibilities include leading projects aimed at empowering women and youth, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis, where she spearheaded efforts to provide free sanitary napkins and healthcare supplies to women in slum areas.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Devyani Pawar is the Founder of The Essential Greens, a company established to offer modern kitchen garden solutions. She also co-founded Hippodrome Production House, expanding her entrepreneurial footprint in the media and production sector. Additionally, she holds the position of Founder and CEO at DP House of Media, where she implements design-led marketing strategies. Her entrepreneurial efforts have led to the successful execution of over 500 business projects with diverse teams.
Education and Expertise
Devyani Pawar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, studying from 2010 to 2013. Her academic background is complemented by expertise in social media marketing, brand identity design, and digital marketing innovation.
Achievements and Recognition
Devyani Pawar has received several accolades for her contributions to marketing and entrepreneurship. She was recognized as one of the She's Mercedes Top 10 Women Led Startups in Pune and received the Times Power Women Award 2020 West India in the category of Marketing Excellence. Additionally, she was featured in the Times of India 'Under 30' for her innovative contributions to design-led marketing.
Professional Experience
Prior to her entrepreneurial ventures, Devyani Pawar completed an internship at JW Marriott Pune, where she gained experience in marketing and human resources from 2013 to 2015. This early exposure to the hospitality industry contributed to her understanding of brand management and customer engagement, which she later applied in her own businesses.