Vinay Pant is a marketing leader with over three decades of experience transforming brands and driving innovations across automotive, FMCG, and consulting sectors. 

As the former Chief Marketing Officer at Tata Motors – Passenger Vehicles, Vinay spearheaded initiatives that established Tata Motors as the undisputed market leader in the SUV space. This helped to significantly increase the market share and brand affinity through premiumization of flagship models like Nexon and Harrier. His leadership, fueled by extensive buzz creation and social media engagements, resulted in substantial growth in Net Promoter Score (NPS). 

Previously, as Head of Marketing at Maruti Suzuki, Vinay was instrumental in creating the brand ‘NEXA’, a pioneering retail experience, and in repositioning the existing dealer network and its constituent brands. This successfully elevated Maruti Suzuki to a premium brand status. He integrated digital transformation into Maruti Suzuki’s dealer network and launched consumer-focused campaigns, contributing to increased market share and an elevated brand perception. 

Vinay's extensive career demonstrates a profound expertise in strategic marketing, encompassing areas such as digital transformation, retail innovation, and impactful communication strategies. Vinay has consistently focused on leveraging consumer insights to foster brand excellence and achieve measurable business results. Currently, Vinay dedicates his time to mentoring and advising startups and media companies, deriving advantage from his vast experience to cultivate the next generation of marketing leaders.