Karan Arora

About Karan Arora

Seasoned leader with over 18 years of hands-on expertise in Business Development, Sales Strategy, General Management and Enterprise & Brand Solutions within the Live Entertainment and E-Commerce sectors. Currently driving growth at District by Zomato (formerly Paytm Insider), where I spearhead business initiatives to elevate the “going-out” experience through innovative ticketing and event solutions.For more than 7 years in leadership roles, I’ve managed large, cross-functional teams and orchestrated strategic growth projects across Live Entertainment, Sports, Government partnerships and B2B/B2C SaaS platforms. My journey includes pivotal roles at BookMyShow, where I progressed from managing cinemas and live events to heading corporate sales and international business, contributing to significant revenue expansion and market penetration.Excelled in client-facing positions with full P&L responsibility, focusing on business expansion, client acquisition, and account management. Proven track record in forging high-impact partnerships, optimizing sales funnels, and delivering measurable results in dynamic, competitive environments.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Zomato

   Jul 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Advanced Leadership Programme

• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Skills

• Market Research
• Marketing Management
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Team Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Lead Generation
• Relationship Management
• Management
• Key Account Management
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing