Manu Makkar

Brand Building

Role
Senior Manager Brand Strategy at INNOCEAN
Location
Gurugram, HR, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Manu Makkar

Young marketing professional having a cumulative work experience of 9 years & bringing to the table a domain expertise that lies at the intersection of Marketing, Creativity & Analytics.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager Brand Strategy

    INNOCEAN

    Apr 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

    Led integrated marketing strategy across Kia’s ICE and EV portfolio, including Sonet, Seltos, Carens, Carnival, Syros, EV6, and Carens EV, supporting the brand’s growth to around 6% MS within six years of entering India. • Leveraged brand and consumer insights to shape RoohAfza’s brand strategy, helping grow MS in the syrup category from 43% to nearly 50%. • Managed multi-channel launch campaigns for Hamdard’s portfolio across spices, beverages, and new product categories.(10+ NPD launches in 3 years) • Developed and executed digital-first marketing strategies for Sony’s key product portfolios, including audio, TV, and cameras. • Built the campaign strategy for KEI Wires’ IPL association in 2024, 2025, and 2026, helping drive brand visibility through a high-impact sports marketing platform. • Led a Gen Z team in developing AI-led market intelligence reports, capturing trends.

Education

  • MICA | The School of Ideas

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategic Marketing & Communication

    2017 — 2019

  • Pune Institute of Computer Technology

    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Telecommunication

    2011 — 2015

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