Deepali Naair bids farewell to CKA Birla Group as Group CMO

Deepali Naair has stepped down from her position as Group Chief Marketing Officer at CKA Birla Group after a tenure of around two and a half years, according to sources who confirmed the development. She joined the conglomerate, then known as CK Birla Group, in early 2023, following her role as Director, Digital Sales–India at IBM and CMO for India and South Asia.

A marketing professional with over three decades of experience across sales, P&L management, e-commerce, and brand leadership, Naair has held senior roles at several consumer and financial brands. Her career began at Tata Motors as a senior officer, and over the years she held marketing leadership roles at BPL Mobile Communications, FCB Ulka, Marico, HSBC Asset Management India, L&T General Insurance, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India, and IIFL Wealth, where she also served on the board of IIFL Wealth Finance.

Naair is also known for her podcast 'Being CEO with Deepali Naair,' where she engages with leaders across industries. While her next move has not been confirmed, sources indicate an announcement may follow soon.

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