Karan Kapoor
Marketing Leader | Building Iconic Brands & Consumer Experiences | Asian Paints | Ex-Amazon | Aditya Birla
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Marketing Leader with 15+ years of experience in building iconic brands, shaping customer experiences, and driving high-impact growth across industries. My career journey spans Asian Paints, Aditya Birla, Amazon, and Infosys, where I’ve blended the science of marketing with the art of storytelling to deliver both strong business results and memorable consumer connections. At Asian Paints, I lead brands with over ₹30,000 Cr in sales, shaping brand architecture, customer journeys and experience, that strengthened one of India’s most trusted consumer brands. At Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, I set up new categories from scratch in the athleisure, active, and innerwear space, scaling them into profitable growth engines. My experience at Amazon and Infosys further sharpened my understanding of technology, scale, and program management in global-first organizations. What drives me is building customer-centric strategies that translate into measurable growth, whether through brand building, innovative retail formats, or loyalty ecosystems. I thrive on solving complex business challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and shaping marketing strategies that create long-term value. 🔹 Key strengths: Marketing Strategy | Brand Building | Customer Centricity | Loyalty & CRM | Retail Transformation | Sales Leadership 🔹 Purpose: To create brands and experiences that win both hearts and market share
Career Timeline
- Asian PaintsCurrentFeb 2021–Present· 5 yrs 7 mos
- Head of MarketingCurrentJul 2025–Present
- General Manager, Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer2025–Present
- General Manager, Services, Loyalty, Field Readiness and Customer Centricity2025–Jul 2025
- Associate General Manager, MarketingMar 2022–2025
- Head, National Sales and Marketing, Alternate ChannelFeb 2021–Feb 2022
- Sep 2020–Feb 2021· 5 mos
- Manager, Program ManagementSep 2020–Feb 2021
- May 2017–Sep 2020· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Head Sales, Strategy and OperationsJun 2019–Sep 2020
- General Manager - SalesMay 2017–Jun 2019
- Jun 2011–May 2017· 5 yrs 11 mos
- Senior Manager, Brand OperationsSep 2016–May 2017
- Senior Area Manager, Delhi and GurgaonFeb 2015–Aug 2016
- Manager, Area Operations, DelhiApr 2014–2015
- Area Manager, RajasthanApr 2013–Mar 2014
- Manager, Decorative ProductsJun 2011–Mar 2013
- Apr 2010–Jun 2011· 1 yr 2 mos
- Associate ConsultantApr 2010–Jun 2011
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Marketing
IMI DelhiForeign Exchange Programme - 4 Month Course
Marketing
Rennes School of BusinessBachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Jaypee University of Information Technology