Gayatri Yadav has joined Reliance Industries Limited as Group chief marketing officer (CMO) and executive vice president (EVP), Strategic Initiatives, chairman’s office.
The appointment was announced by Isha Ambani, RIL's director and daughter of chairman Mukesh Ambani.
In this role, Yadav will work closely with Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, Anant Ambani, and other senior leaders to amplify brand impact, innovation, and consumer engagement at scale.
Yadav brings a wealth of experience in building brands and driving large-scale impact across industries. Her career spans FMCG, media, and technology, with leadership roles at Procter & Gamble (P&G), General Mills (Pillsbury), Star India, and most recently, Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India and SEA). She has played a pivotal role in shaping brand narratives, launching businesses from the ground up, and leveraging technology to drive non-linear growth.
Yadav joined Sequoia in 2020 as its CMO, bringing with her experience from her previous role at Star India, where she not only oversaw the marketing division but also served as president of Consumer Strategy & Innovation.
At Star India, Yadav played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s marketing landscape, overseeing landmark initiatives such as the launch of Star Sports and Hotstar, and spearheading the influential "Nayi Soch" brand campaign on Star Plus, which emphasized women's empowerment.
Her career began at Procter & Gamble in brand management, a foundation she built upon during her tenure at General Mills India. As CMO, she was instrumental in introducing the Pillsbury brand to the Indian market and was a key figure in shaping the emerging packaged foods industry during its formative years.
Her appointment aligns with Reliance’s core philosophy of ‘Growth is Life’, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, consumer-centricity, and national impact. As mentioned in her LinkedIn post, she believes that this next leap will bring together her expertise in consumer, brand, and technology, creating a platform of unimaginable scale and potential to drive real impact for the nation and the world.
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