Schbang elevates Neel Gawde to chief business officer

MUMBAI: Digital agency Schbang has promoted Neel Gawde to chief business officer, marking his rise from national head of business development. Gawde, who joined the firm in 2018, has been instrumental in driving client acquisition and expanding Schbang’s solutions, media and events portfolio.

A marketing specialist with a track record of more than 700 pitches and 300 closures, Gawde earlier worked at Togglehead and Activ Eight Dimensions. He began his career in social media management before moving into business development.

At Schbang, he credits founder Harshil Karia’s mentorship and his team’s “relentless pursuit of excellence” for the agency’s momentum. In his new role, Gawde is tasked with accelerating growth and shaping the next phase of Schbang’s expansion in India’s fiercely competitive digital market.