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Reema Kundnani climbs Brookfield’s property ladder
MUMBAI: Reema Kundnani has just bagged a promotion at Brookfield Properties, leaping from senior vice president to executive vice president, head of marketing and key account management. She’s clearly not one to let the grass grow under her feet, having made a right splash in her three years at the company, shaping marketing strategies.
Kundnani, who announced her promotion on LinkedIn, is clearly a seasoned pro. Before her Brookfield stint, she held senior roles at Oberoi Realty, Tech Mahindra, and i-flex Solutions. She’s clearly collected more business cards than most people have had hot dinners.
At Oberoi Realty, she was executive vice president, head of marketing, corporate communications, and luxury residential sales, which is a right mouthful. At Tech Mahindra, she led marketing and alliances across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, India, and Africa. So, she’s clearly a global player, not just a local one. And at i-flex Solutions, she started her ascent as assistant manager, marketing, proving that everyone has to start somewhere.
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Ameya Velankar steps down as Uber’s head of marketing for India & South Asia
Veteran marketer exits after more than seven years with the ride-hailing giant.
MUMBAI: After more than seven years of steering Uber through the bumpy roads of India’s mobility market, Ameya Velankar has decided to change lanes. Ameya Velankar has stepped down as Head of Marketing for India and South Asia, marking the end of a significant chapter at the ride-hailing company. He had been with Uber since 2019, taking on multiple roles in product and category marketing before rising to lead the marketing function for the region in 2021.
During his tenure, Velankar played a key role in strengthening Uber’s positioning in one of its most competitive and dynamic markets. He helped drive localised marketing strategies and scale adoption across key offerings such as Auto, Moto, Rentals and Intercity, tailoring global platforms to Indian consumer needs.
Prior to joining Uber, Velankar built his marketing expertise at leading consumer companies including SC Johnson and Marico, where he handled category and product leadership roles. His career began at RPG Enterprises.
Details of his next professional move have not been disclosed.
In a fast-evolving mobility landscape where brands constantly battle for attention, Ameya Velankar helped Uber stay relevant and resonant with millions of Indian users. As he moves on from the driver’s seat of marketing, the company will now look for fresh ideas to keep its wheels turning smoothly.
