Building Enduring Brands: Insights from Pawan Kumar Marella, Former Vice President of Marketing, Unilever
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Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You, where Ashutosh Garg hosts Pawan Kumar Marella, former Vice President of Marketing at Unilever, author of Dear Rookie, Don’t Panic, and founder of Learnity Labs. Pawan takes us through his remarkable journey from engineering to global marketing leadership, sharing hard-earned lessons in brand building, leadership, and personal growth across emerging and frontier markets.
Learn how patience, frugal innovation, and deep respect for consumer realities shape successful branding strategies. Pawan also explores the power of ruthless clarity in leadership, essential capabilities for modern marketers, the role of AI, and practical guidance for young professionals starting their careers. Additionally, he offers valuable advice on building a strong reputation, cultivating a network, and balancing technical and soft skills for lasting success.
Don’t miss these career-transforming insights from one of the most influential voices in global marketing and leadership!
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