Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Education Credentials
Notable Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
SHILPI KAPOOR

SHILPI KAPOOR

Chief Marketing Officer
New Delhi

Summary

As the Chief Marketing Officer of Airtel Payments Bank, I spearhead the development and execution of marketing and corporate communication strategies to drive business growth and elevate brand presence. With extensive experience across BFSI, telecom, automotive, and FMCG sectors, I have worked with global brands like American Express, Renault, and Coca-Cola, driving new brand launches and crafting India-specific strategies. I lead initiatives in market research, product marketing, and communications, while overseeing advertising and public relations to enhance the bank's reputation in a competitive market. As a member of the Executive Committee, I leverage strategic insights and creative execution to significantly influence the bank’s trajectory and ensure alignment with business goals. Creative marketing executive well-educated in web-based advertising, data analysis, and publication marketing. Highly-motivated visionary with 20 years of experience in developing highly successful and award-winning marketing programs and advertising campaigns. High-achiever with moral character and integrity recognized for utilizing diverse marketing methods and tactics.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Marketing Officer

Airtel Payments Bank
06.2022 - Current

Spearheaded the category creation of the "Safe Second Account", positioning Airtel Payments Bank as a secure, easy-to-use solution for customers seeking an additional layer of financial safety.

Led B2C and B2B marketing strategies through comprehensive 360-degree campaigns to drive growth, increase brand awareness, and enhance market share.

Played a key role in making Airtel Payments Bank India’s third-largest digital bank, solving problems at scale and transforming the banking experience.

Drove over 100 million monthly transacting users, contributing to significant user growth and engagement.

Achieved 1 million+ account openings per month and set a target of one billion transactions in 2025, with a 47% year-on-year growth.

Developed and executed digital marketing campaigns, business strategies, and activation targets across multiple channels, leading to measurable increases in brand visibility and business revenue.

Utilized robust PR strategies and media partnerships to further enhance brand reputation and build market share.

Contributed significantly to Airtel Payments Bank’s leadership position in the competitive fintech space through innovative marketing and business development initiatives.





Director Brand Strategy & Communication

American Express Banking Corporation
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Spearheading Advertising and Brand strategy for the American express cards in India
  • Oversee corporate branding and advertising with an A&P of $ 500k for the first ever 360 Marketing campaign for the market
  • Closely working with media buying and creative agencies to ensure consistency in messaging and driving cost effectiveness
  • Formulating and executing sustainable consumer-centric Marketing plans by understanding consumer & media insights thus activating all touchpoints of Marketing channel mix (Retail, digital, events, PR and ATL)
  • Established Exclusive Engagement Platforms for Centurion Card Members
  • Launching new products as per market need & creating demand through communicating the differentiation in value proposition
  • Driving campaigns to leverage spends on American express cards

Head Marketing & Communication

Renault India Pvt Ltd
Gurgoan
04.2015 - 01.2018
  • Marketing and communication Strategy - Designing and Managing Key Communication of Renault brands in India
  • Aligning Creative guidelines with global brand vision and India strategy
  • Digital Marketing - Campaigns across owned, earned and bought media, Driving Social engagement
  • Celebrity Management and Endorsements – Contract Negotiation, Selection and Execution
  • Media Planning and Communication across print, TV, radio and digital
  • Managing campaigns - Managing ATL and BTL activation in strategic markets, Promotions – New Brand Roll out, New Variant Launches, Consumer engagements
  • Highlights - Signed up Ranbir Kapoor for Renault India Brand Campaign

Brand Head

Godfrey Phillips
08.2011 - 03.2015
  • Brand Architecture – Managing Brand Architecture for existing and upcoming Brands & Product Offerings
  • Packaging - Developing packaging and communications for the new brand
  • New Product Development - Developing new products in the Mouth freshener segments
  • Budgeting and Planning Marketing Spends, Media Planning for launch of new brand communication
  • 360 degree marketing campaigns –ATL,BTL and digital marketing
  • Sales Support: Supporting the Sales Force in achieving Brand Share through Sales Conferences, Trade Interaction, Consumer Interaction, Local Endorsements, New offer roll out
  • Key Achievements: National Launch and Geographical Expansion of Pan Vilas and Pan Vilas extension 'Silver Dewz'
  • Launched premium mouth freshener range 'Raj Vilas' being retailed through exclusive stores
  • Worked on tie up with KKR for promotion of Silver Dewz for Channel partners

Head Marketing & Communication

Bharti Airtel Ltd
11.2006 - 08.2011
  • Successfully handled the complete Brand Changeover of Airtel across North India –Dec 10
  • Visibility Drive across North and East India – Retail Visibility across 100K retail outlets in 1 month

Assistant Manager –Marketing & Key Accounts

Coca Cola
Gurgoan
11.2004 - 10.2006
  • Introduced 'Revenue Growth Management' model in key accounts for a healthier bottom-line growth
  • Highlight: Conceptualized and executed promotions and events – 'Coca- Cola truly yours', 'Piyo sar Utha ke' campaign, Fifa world cup across mass market and key accounts

Business Development Specialist

UB Group Spirits Division
06.2003 - 10.2004
  • Handled successful launch of Kristov Vodka Cruiser in Delhi by ensuring hi Visibility and availability
  • Initiated several unconventional campaigns for generating trial & awareness (Boutique sampling, tie up with Café Coffee Day etc)

Education

Accelerated Marketing Leadership -

Kellogg School of Management –North western university
01.2021 - 01.2022

PGDM - Marketing

Amity Business School

BA (Hons) - undefined

Delhi University

High School - undefined

Delhi Public School

Skills

Education Credentials

  • Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University, Accelerated Marketing Leadership, 2022
  • Amity Business School, Noida, PGDM (Marketing), 2003
  • Delhi University, BA (Hons)
  • Delhi Public School, 1998

Notable Accomplishments

  • American Express, Orchestrated Brand Strategy & Communication, Formulated innovative results-driven brand strategy, Outstanding Brand lift post campaign of 40%, Digital engagement across platforms nearly doubled, 100% Web traffic boost resulting in lead generation
  • Renault India, Product launch of Renault KWID with drastic booking traction, App based booking and Virtual showroom, Bagged Most innovative launch of the year 2015-16

Affiliations

CII -National committee on marketing leadership

FICCI FLO -women in leadership

Timeline

Chief Marketing Officer - Airtel Payments Bank
06.2022 - Current
Kellogg School of Management –North western university - Accelerated Marketing Leadership,
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director Brand Strategy & Communication - American Express Banking Corporation
03.2018 - 09.2019
Head Marketing & Communication - Renault India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2018
Brand Head - Godfrey Phillips
08.2011 - 03.2015
Head Marketing & Communication - Bharti Airtel Ltd
11.2006 - 08.2011
Assistant Manager –Marketing & Key Accounts - Coca Cola
11.2004 - 10.2006
Business Development Specialist - UB Group Spirits Division
06.2003 - 10.2004
Amity Business School - PGDM, Marketing
Delhi University - BA (Hons),
Delhi Public School - High School,
SHILPI KAPOORChief Marketing Officer