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Zoheb Shah

Bengaluru,KA

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Associate Vice President, Client ServicingDirector MarketingCountry Account LeadAssociate Director, Events & ActivationCountry Account Lead MEA

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Bengaluru, KA, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Summary

Brand Experience & Marketing leader with 20 years of experience leading global events, experiential programmes, executive engagement and integrated marketing mandates. Brings a distinctive mix of agency leadership and in-house marketing experience, with a strong ability to collaborate across global, regional and cross-functional teams. Proven in managing complex stakeholder ecosystems, global brands and regional growth initiatives while translating strategy into high-impact execution.

Overview

5
5
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President, Client Servicing

Shobiz Experiential - Havas Creative Network
Bengaluru
05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Led senior client engagements and multidisciplinary teams across strategy, creative, production and operations, including high-stakes leadership events, large-scale launches and new-business pitches.
  • Drove proposal development, annual planning and commercial reviews, working with Directors and the CEO on business plans, pipeline priorities, account growth and P&L alignment.

Director Marketing

Teachmint
Bengaluru
03.2024 - 04.2026
  • Led brand, product and international marketing for Teachmint’s AI-powered classroom technology portfolio across India and MEA, spanning positioning, GTM, demand generation and partner-led growth.
  • Built the Teachmint X brand and go-to-market proposition from 0-to-1, shaping positioning, launch strategy, product storytelling and integrated market activation.
  • Drove GCC market expansion across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman through distributor enablement, partner marketing, regional events and customer engagement programmes.
  • Led integrated marketing across brand, PR, content, social, product marketing and demand generation, aligning cross-functional teams around pipeline, market-entry and growth priorities.

Country Account Lead

George P. Johnson
Bengaluru
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Led IBM’s experiential and executive engagement portfolio, including flagship events, launches and CXO programmes.
  • Managed senior client relationships and cross-functional teams across strategy, creative, production and operations.
  • Oversaw programme planning, commercial alignment and delivery.
  • Drove stronger client engagement and account growth through high-value client experiences.

Associate Director, Events & Activation

Teachmint
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Built and scaled Teachmint’s Events & Activation function across product showcases, summits, webinars, virtual events and customer programmes.
  • Designed top- and mid-funnel event programmes to drive brand awareness, audience engagement, lead generation and qualified pipeline, working closely with sales, product and marketing.

Country Account Lead MEA

George P. Johnson
Bengaluru
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • Played a key role within GPJ’s global IBM account team, partnering with regional and global leaders to align experience strategy, governance and delivery standards across markets.
  • Led IBM MEA’s experiential and executive-engagement portfolio, including Think Summits, CXO forums and 100+ executive programmes across the region.
  • Owned senior client relationships, commercial performance and programme governance across multiple MEA markets.

Activation Regional Head

Milestone Brandcom (Dentsu)
Bengaluru
04.2015 - 06.2019
  • Built Milestone Brandcom’s South India experiential business from the ground up, creating full-service teams across servicing, planning, creative and operations with P&L ownership.
  • Partnered with Dentsu network agencies on integrated pitches and delivery, winning and executing experiential mandates for Toyota, Puma, Airtel, Axis Bank, Indo Nissin and TOTO.
  • Led the Government of Telangana’s global showcase at the World Economic Forum in Davos, managing a high-visibility international stakeholder programme.

Director Brand Communications

DDB Mudra Group
Bengaluru
10.2013 - 04.2015
  • Led Puma’s brand experience and activation mandate at DDB Mudra, managing key client relationships and driving integrated campaigns, account growth and new business.
  • Created and delivered some of Puma India’s flagship properties, including School of Speed and Usain Bolt’s Fastest Day in India, building strong national visibility and consumer engagement.

Regional Head

Big Factor
Bengaluru
03.2012 - 10.2013
  • Led regional operations, client growth and new business, scaling the agency’s presence across key markets.

Manager Brand Communications

DDB Mudra Group
Bengaluru
05.2010 - 03.2012
  • Managed key client relationships and day-to-day brand communication mandates, coordinating internal teams and ensuring consistent delivery across event campaigns and activations.
  • Delivered differentiated brand properties, including India’s first stand-up comedy tour for channel engagement and a crowdsourced brand anthem.

Group Account Manager

Ogilvy & Mather
Bengaluru
05.2008 - 04.2010
  • Managed key client relationships and integrated brand mandates, working across Ogilvy’s creative, planning, PR, activation and OOH teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
  • Led campaigns and brand programmes for Vodafone, Yahoo, Manipal Education, Reebok and Honeywell across advertising, activations and events.

Senior Account Executive

Ogilvy & Mather
Bengaluru
04.2007 - 05.2008
  • Supported client servicing and campaign delivery across leading brands including Vodafone, Lenovo, ITC and Honeywell.
  • Contributed to major national programmes, including the Vodafone India launch and Olympic Torch Relay.

Management Trainee

R K SWAMY BBDO
Mumbai
06.2006 - 03.2007
  • Selected through campus recruitment into R K SWAMY BBDO’s Management Trainee programme, gaining hands-on exposure to client servicing, campaign planning and activation across automotive, FMCG, banking, insurance and entertainment.
  • Worked on distinctive on-ground programmes including LIC’s exhibition-on-wheels train initiative and a film music launch aboard INS Vikrant.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Management

Manipal Institute of Communication
Manipal

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Manipal Institute of Communication
Manipal

Skills

  • Brand Strategy & Marketing Leadership
  • Brand Experience & Experiential Marketing
  • Global Events & Conferences
  • Executive & Customer Engagement
  • GTM, Regional Marketing & Market Expansion
  • Commercial & P&L Leadership
  • Global & Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Client & Agency Leadership

Timeline

Associate Vice President, Client Servicing

Shobiz Experiential - Havas Creative Network
05.2026 - 08.2026

Director Marketing

Teachmint
03.2024 - 04.2026

Country Account Lead

George P. Johnson
04.2023 - 02.2024

Associate Director, Events & Activation

Teachmint
07.2022 - 03.2023

Country Account Lead MEA

George P. Johnson
07.2019 - 03.2022

Activation Regional Head

Milestone Brandcom (Dentsu)
04.2015 - 06.2019

Director Brand Communications

DDB Mudra Group
10.2013 - 04.2015

Regional Head

Big Factor
03.2012 - 10.2013

Manager Brand Communications

DDB Mudra Group
05.2010 - 03.2012

Group Account Manager

Ogilvy & Mather
05.2008 - 04.2010

Senior Account Executive

Ogilvy & Mather
04.2007 - 05.2008

Management Trainee

R K SWAMY BBDO
06.2006 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Communication Management

Manipal Institute of Communication

Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies

Manipal Institute of Communication

Selected Global Brands

IBM | Toyota | Amazon | Vodafone | Puma | Airtel | Axis Bank | Honeywell | Yahoo | Reebok | Teachmint

Linkedin

linkedin.com/in/zoheb-shah

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