Viraj Nair
About Viraj Nair
Viraj Nair is the AVP of Marketing at Kalaari Capital, where he drives content and marketing efforts for initiatives supporting women founder-CEOs. With a background in journalism and marketing, he has held various roles in notable organizations, enhancing industry reputation through data-driven insights.
Work at Kalaari Capital
Viraj Nair currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Marketing at Kalaari Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he drives content and marketing efforts for the CXXO initiative, which supports women founder-CEOs in shaping India's digital future. Nair enhances Kalaari Capital's reputation as an industry thought leader by leveraging data-driven insights. He focuses on creating close-knit communities to promote impact, diversity, and social change through strategic marketing initiatives. His work aims to build a brand identity that resonates with India's rapidly growing startup and investor communities.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Before joining Kalaari Capital, Viraj Nair worked at KPMG India as Editorial and Insights from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Manager, Marketing & Communications during a secondment at KPMG Singapore from 2021 to 2022. His earlier roles include Senior Correspondent for Energy, Power & Coal at The Financial Express and Senior Assistant Editor at Fortune India. Nair's diverse experience in marketing and communications spans various industries, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the market landscape.
Educational Background
Viraj Nair studied at the Asian College of Journalism, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from 2008 to 2009. He also attended Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi, completing his education there from 1991 to 2004. His academic background in journalism has equipped him with the skills necessary for effective communication and content creation in his professional career.
Career in Journalism
Viraj Nair began his career in journalism, working as a Journalist for Reuters News from 2009 to 2011. He later served as a Sub Editor at Thomson Reuters from 2011 to 2012. Nair also worked as a Consultant Writer for the Economic Times in 2014 and as a Staff Writer at NewsRise Financial Research & Information Services LLP from 2015 to 2016. His experience in journalism has contributed to his expertise in content strategy and marketing.