Rahul Taneja

About Rahul Taneja

I’ve spent over 20 years building brands and growing businesses across real estate, telecom and consumer brands. Much of my work has been in competitive markets where clarity of positioning, disciplined execution and digital evolution — including the adoption of data and AI-led marketing approaches — make the difference.Over the years, I’ve led brand transitions, launched businesses in new markets and driven large-scale marketing mandates at both regional and national levels. From telecom circle launches to national retail marketing for a leading consumer brand and premium real estate projects, I have also led the shift toward digital-first and data-driven marketing models that strengthen customer engagement, performance visibility and decision-making.I work closely with promoters and leadership teams to ensure marketing remains aligned with revenue priorities, competitive strength and long-term brand equity.To me, marketing is about building brands that matter, compete strongly and deliver sustained business impact.

Experience

1. Chief Marketing Officer

   Emaar India

   Feb 2026 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading the marketing mandate across Emaar’s India business, reporting directly to the CEO.Driving product positioning and major launches while ensuring strong alignment between marketing and sales, and partnering closely with leadership on growth priorities.Focused on strengthening the brand, advancing digital transformation, and delivering long-term business impact.

Education

• University Business School, Panjab University

  MBA, Marketing

  2001 — 2003

• Shaheed Bhagat Singh Government College of Engineering & Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Production

  1995 — 1999

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Executive Course in Digital Marketing and Strategy

Skills

• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• Team Management
• Management
• Vendor Management
• Trade Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Marketing Communication
• Brand Management
• Market Research
• Marketing Communication
• Business Strategy
• Telecommunications