Anu Raj
Chief Marketing Officer | Building Growth Engines Across Brand, CX & Business Strategy | 25+ Years Transforming Marketing into Measurable Impact
Mahindra Finance•Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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I believe great marketing doesn’t just make brands look smart. It makes customers feel smart.With over 25+ years across financial services & consumer businesses, I’ve built brands that are trusted, launched products that stick, and delivered growth by blending sharp strategy with bold creativity.My edge? An ability to simplify the complex. Whether it’s consumer behavior, CX journeys, or multi-channel marketing ecosystems. I don’t just "think outside the box". I question why the box exists in the first place!What drives me?• Building brands with purpose and personality• Marketing that delivers the art and the science• CX that’s a business lever, not a buzzword• Leading teams that are fearless, curious, and future-readyLet’s connect if you believe great marketing is part intuition, part intelligence, and mostly about asking the right questions. Always happy to swap ideas, challenge the obvious or just trade notes on what’s keeping the modern CMO awake at night
Career Timeline
- Mahindra FinanceCurrentMar 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
- Chief Marketing OfficerCurrentMar 2025–Present
- Sep 2022–Feb 2025· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Marketing OfficerSep 2022–Feb 2025
- Jun 2011–Aug 2022· 11 yrs 2 mos
- Senior Vice President- Head Marketing (Assets, Corporate & CSR) & Head Corporate CommunicationsAug 2017–Aug 2022
- Vice President, Head- Marketing (Assets) & Corporate CommunicationsJun 2011–Aug 2017
- Feb 2006–Sep 2011· 5 yrs 7 mos
- Head Marketing- Retail Banking, IndiaAug 2009–Sep 2011
- Head of Marketing- Credit CardsFeb 2006–Jul 2009
- May 1996–2006· 9 yrs 8 mos
- Associate Vice President & Branch Head - MumbaiMay 1996–2006
Education
Bachelors in Commerce (Hons),
Business/Commerce, General
Calcutta University, Kolkata