IMPACT Marketing 40 Under 40 celebrates future faces of the industry
Here we feature top marketing leaders who were part of the terrific list
IMPACT Marketing 40 Under 40, 2023, honoured the best marketing professionals at an event in Mumbai. The glittering evening saw eminent leaders, and industry experts gather to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the future faces of the marketing industry.
The inaugural edition of the list recognized leaders who are under 40 years of age and have demonstrated exceptional skills, innovation, and leadership in the marketing field. It put the spotlight on individuals who have made a significant impact with their groundbreaking work, shaping the industry’s landscape.
The list saw a healthy representation of both men and women achievers from across sectors.
Deepak Sinha
Vice President – Marketing, Bira 91
Deepak Sinha drives growth for Bira 91 through strategic market expansion, partnerships, and the best global practices. He spearheaded the brand’s expansion into the US in 2017, and today, Bira 91 is present in 18 countries. Sinha has built an 18-year-strong track record in the alco-bev brand development, marketing, and sales, having worked with Pernod Ricard, MillerCoors, and had even launched a tequila for the lead singer of Third Eye Blind. He co-founded the BottleCo alcohol retail shopping experience, conceptualized the brand, designed the consumer experience, and secured over $1.5 million in initial funding to launch the concept in the US. His experience has been critical in the success of Bira 91 in India and beyond.
Deepti Karthik
Fractional CMO, Sleepyhead (ex-SVP - Marketing, Damensch)
Deepti Karthik is a sales and marketing expert with 14+years of working experience with companies ranging from behemoths like Unilever to early-age start-ups such as DaMENSCH. Karthik started her career in FMCG at Wipro and transitioned to e-commerce with Snapdeal, before working with Nokia to re-launch it in India in 2017. At DaMENSCH, she ensured a 20% awareness of the brand in the cluttered apparel category, and helped 3x growth to get the brand to a 100cr ARR milestone. Under her leadership, the brand collaborated with Vikrant Massey on a one-of-a-kind 500 day collection, which led to 38 k to 76 k+ growth in social.
